Averitt Express
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL, Dedicated, Truckload
Very High Demand
Regional Truck Driver Jobs in Georgia
Browse regional 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
Regional 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. Regional driver demand in Georgia is very high, with multi-state runs that usually keep drivers within a few hundred miles of a Georgia domicile and weekly home time on many accounts.
Top Companies Hiring Regional Drivers in GA
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Estes Express Lines
$58,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, LTL
Forward Air
$60,000 - $90,000OTR, Regional, LTL, Expedited, Owner-Operator
Heartland Express
$55,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated
Saia Inc.
$60,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, LTL
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 Regional 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 Regional Driving in GA
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months CDL-A experience (some carriers accept recent graduates)
- Clean MVR with no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
- DOT physical card
- Willingness to travel multi-state routes within assigned region
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check
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Regional Trucking Jobs in Georgia — FAQs
How much do regional truck drivers make in Georgia?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for regional 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.
How often do regional drivers in Georgia get home?
Most regional driving positions based in Georgia offer weekly home time, with many carriers guaranteeing at least 34 hours off each week. Some premium regional accounts get drivers home every weekend. The frequency depends on the carrier, account, and your home terminal location relative to the regional freight lanes.
Are trucking companies in Georgia hiring regional drivers in 2026?
Yes — regional driver demand in Georgia is very high heading into 2026. Georgia is one of the top hiring markets for regional 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.