Truck Driver Jobs in Green Bay, WI

Green Bay is a high-demand market for truck drivers with a metro population of 330K metro. Major employers in the area include Georgia-Pacific, Procter & Gamble, Schneider National HQ, Associated Wholesale Grocers. Key freight corridors like I-43 South Corridor keep loads moving consistently. Across Wisconsin, there are approximately 42,000+ active truck drivers. Stable — Georgia-Pacific invested $500M+ in its Broadway Mill modernization. Schreiber Foods is expanding its global headquarters and R&D facility. The Fox River brownfield cleanup is opening up new industrial land along the waterfront.

Truck drivers in the Green Bay area typically earn $53,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on equipment type, experience, and routes. The cost of living in Green Bay is 8% below national average, meaning your take-home pay stretches further here. The statewide average for Wisconsin is $50,000 - $72,000. Green Bay's higher demand often pushes local rates above the state average. Typical weekly miles: Local: 700-1,000 | Regional: 2,000-2,400 | OTR: 2,500-3,000.

Major carriers and logistics companies hiring in Green Bay include Georgia-Pacific, Procter & Gamble, Schneider National HQ, Associated Wholesale Grocers. 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 paper and packaging and food processing. O Trucking connects you with loads from these carriers and many others, letting you choose which freight to haul.

Key freight corridors near Green Bay include I-43 South Corridor, US-41 North-South Route, WI-29 West Route. These routes carry manufacturing and agriculture (dairy) freight and provide consistent load availability for local, regional, and OTR drivers. Nearby trucking hubs include Appleton, WI (30 mi via I-41) and Milwaukee, WI (120 mi via I-43), giving you multiple directional options for outbound loads.

CDL training facilities near Green Bay include Northeast Wisconsin Technical College CDL and Green Bay CDL Training Center. 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 Green Bay. However, living near Green Bay gives you access to local routes (home nightly) and lets you build relationships with area shippers and receivers. Green Bay's cost of living is 8% below national average, which is worth factoring into your decision. If Green Bay isn't your home base, we can still match you with freight that routes through the area.

The top equipment types for Green Bay are: Dry van, Reefer, Flatbed, Box truck. Dry van — paper and packaging rolls from Fox Valley mills. The manufacturing sector drives specialized equipment demand. Tell us your equipment type and we'll show you what's available.

Decent options — Kwik Trip travel centers along I-41 are well-maintained. The Pilot at I-43 Exit 180 (near Manitowoc) is popular for Milwaukee-bound drivers. The Love's on WI-29 near Howard is convenient for east-side mill deliveries. Diesel is $0.03-0.05/gal below national average. Kwik Trip stations offer competitive fleet fueling programs. Avoid fueling on game days near Lambeau — prices spike and lines are long.

Packers game day road closures affect Lombardi Avenue, Ridge Road, and Oneida Street for 4+ hours per event (10 games/year). Spring weight restrictions (March 1 - May 1) on Brown County and Outagamie County highways — 60% of posted weight limit. Mason Street Bridge over the Fox River has a 40-ton limit. Always check local signage for recent changes, especially in construction zones.

Brutally cold winters — Green Bay averages 48 inches of snow and temperatures drop below 0°F regularly in January-February. I-43 along Lake Michigan gets heavy lake-effect snow. The Bay of Green Bay creates additional moisture that compounds snow events. Spring breakup season (March-April) brings weight restrictions on county highways. Plan your routes and schedule around these seasonal patterns for the best experience driving out of Green Bay.