Truck Driver Jobs in Savannah, GA

Savannah is a high-demand market for truck drivers with a metro population of 400K metro. Major employers in the area include Georgia Ports Authority, NFI Industries, Schneider National, JB Hunt. Key freight corridors like I-16 West Corridor keep loads moving consistently. Across Georgia, there are approximately 82,000+ active truck drivers. Explosive — the Port of Savannah is completing the Mason Mega Rail Terminal (largest on-dock rail facility in North America) and adding 6 new neo-Panamax cranes. Hyundai's $7.6B EV plant in Ellabell will generate massive supply chain freight.

Truck drivers in the Savannah area typically earn $53,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on equipment type, experience, and routes. The cost of living in Savannah is 7% below national average, meaning your take-home pay stretches further here. The statewide average for Georgia is $50,000 - $74,000. Savannah's higher demand often pushes local rates above the state average. Typical weekly miles: Local (drayage): 400-800 | Regional: 1,800-2,400 | OTR: 2,500-3,000.

Major carriers and logistics companies hiring in Savannah include Georgia Ports Authority, NFI Industries, Schneider National, JB Hunt. These companies hire CDL-A, CDL-B, and non-CDL drivers for a variety of positions — from local delivery to OTR routes. Key industries driving freight demand include port of savannah and logistics and warehousing. O Trucking connects you with loads from these carriers and many others, letting you choose which freight to haul.

Key freight corridors near Savannah include I-16 West Corridor, I-95 Coastal Corridor, US-17 Coastal Route. These routes carry port freight and automotive freight and provide consistent load availability for local, regional, and OTR drivers. Nearby trucking hubs include Charleston, SC (108 mi via I-95) and Jacksonville, FL (140 mi via I-95), giving you multiple directional options for outbound loads.

CDL training facilities near Savannah include Savannah Technical College CDL and Coastal CDL Training - Savannah. Most CDL-A programs take 3-7 weeks to complete and cost $3,000-7,000. Some programs offer financing or payment plans. Once you have your CDL, apply with O Trucking and start driving within 48 hours — no weeks of mandatory orientation.

No — your CDL works in all 50 states, and many drivers based elsewhere run loads into and out of Savannah. However, living near Savannah gives you access to local routes (home nightly) and lets you build relationships with area shippers and receivers. Savannah's cost of living is 7% below national average, which is worth factoring into your decision. If Savannah isn't your home base, we can still match you with freight that routes through the area.

The top equipment types for Savannah are: Container chassis, Dry van, Flatbed, Reefer. Container chassis — port drayage from Garden City Terminal to regional DCs. The port freight sector drives specialized equipment demand. Tell us your equipment type and we'll show you what's available.

Extremely high demand near the port — the Love's at I-95 Exit 109 (Hardeeville, SC) and Pilot at I-16 Exit 155 fill up fast. The new truck parking lots along Jimmy DeLoach Parkway serve port drayage drivers. Port chassis lots often double as parking. Georgia diesel is $0.05-0.10/gal below national average. Fuel is cheapest along I-16 west of Savannah near Statesboro. Avoid port-adjacent fuel stations (marked up).

Port of Savannah requires Portpass (RFID system) and TWIC card. Jimmy DeLoach Parkway has truck weight limits on new sections. Oversize loads from the port require GPA escort. I-16 east of I-95 is a dead end at the port — no through traffic. Always check local signage for recent changes, especially in construction zones.

Hot and humid year-round — summer heat indexes reach 105°F+. Hurricane risk is real (coastal location). Tropical storms bring flooding to I-16 near the coast. Winter is mild and excellent for trucking. Morning fog on the Savannah River is common. Plan your routes and schedule around these seasonal patterns for the best experience driving out of Savannah.