Landstar System
$150,000 - $300,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Very High Demand
Owner Operator Jobs in Georgia
Browse owner-op trucking positions across Georgia with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
Ask the carrier
Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Owner-Op Trucking in Georgia
Georgia’s freight spine is the Port of Savannah paired with Atlanta’s I-75/I-85/I-20 crossroads; Savannah–Atlanta and Southeast manufacturing lanes dominate carrier networks here. The owner-operator market in Georgia is very high; load mix follows the freight geography above rather than a generic regional template. Confirm rates and deadhead with brokers and carriers directly.
Top Companies Hiring Owner-Op Drivers in GA
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Forward Air
$60,000 - $90,000OTR, Regional, LTL, Expedited, Owner-Operator
Heartland Express
$55,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated
Schneider National
$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Intermodal
US Xpress (Knight-Swift)
$52,000 - $82,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team
Driving job listings in Georgia
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$61,000 - $86,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$64,000 - $90,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$44,500 - $63,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$51,000 - $72,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$55,500 - $78,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$56,500 - $79,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$43,500 - $61,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Owner-Op Jobs in Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia
Savannah
Georgia
Augusta
Georgia
Macon
Georgia
Columbus
Georgia
Key Freight Routes in Georgia
1
I-75 (Atlanta to Florida)
2
I-85 (Atlanta to Charlotte)
3
I-16 (Macon to Savannah port)
Requirements for Owner-Op Driving in GA
- Valid CDL-A license with 2+ years verifiable experience
- Own or lease a truck meeting carrier/DOT specifications
- Active motor carrier authority (MC number) or willingness to lease onto a carrier
- Current IFTA registration and fuel tax compliance
- Commercial auto liability insurance ($1M minimum for most carriers)
- Clean CSA scores and satisfactory safety rating
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Owner-Op Trucking Jobs in Georgia — FAQs
How much do owner-op truck drivers make in Georgia?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for owner-op drivers in Georgia. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
Is Georgia a good state to base an owner-operator business?
Georgia offers very high freight volumes for owner-operators, with balanced inbound and outbound freight that minimizes deadhead miles. Operating costs including fuel, permits, and insurance should be factored against the state's load-to-truck ratio when choosing a home base.
Are trucking companies in Georgia hiring owner-op drivers in 2026?
Yes — owner-op driver demand in Georgia is very high heading into 2026. Georgia is one of the top hiring markets for owner-op drivers, with multiple carriers offering sign-on bonuses, increased CPM rates, and accelerated hiring processes. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in GA.