Freight Driver Salary in Atlanta, GA

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How much does a Freight Driver make in Atlanta, GA? The average Freight Driver salary in Atlanta, GA is $51,257 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $44,388 and $59,867. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Freight Drivers/Movers

SPS-North America - Austin , TX

The Freight Drivers/Mover provides exceptional delivery and courier services. This position ... A valid driver's license--candidates must be at least 25 years of age to follow fleet insurance ...

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Local Non CDL Delivery Drivers Needed - Touch Freight - Home Daily - Kyle, TX

White Line Systems - Kyle , TX

Valid Class C driver's license * Ability to work late evening, overnight, early morning, weekends ... Ability to operate a 26' box truck loaded with palletized freight Drivers are paid a daily rate

GoToro - 28 days ago

Class A Driver (Nights, Home Daily) + $5,000 sign on bonus!

CrossCountry Freight Solutions - Reno , NV

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is hiring a Class A Linehaul Driver. We are looking for qualified applicants who have a safety-first mindset, ability to work nights, and passionate about providing on ...

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Regional CDL A Driver

Keystone Freight Corp. / National Retail Transport - Nichols , NY

JOB SUMMARY Keystone Freight Corp. is a privately held 4th generation family owned company ... Here at KFC you are not a number on a list, but a valued member of a family-oriented, driver ...

Adzuna - 3 days ago

OTR Class A Driver

ICD Freight - Lenexa , KS

As little fishes in the big business sea, we don't just talk the talk about valuing each individual - at ICD Freight, we walk the walk! No nonsense, we dive deep into getting to know every driver ...

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Local Class A CDL Truck Driver- Daily Home Time, No Touch Freight

Max Recruiting LLC - Sumner , WA

... Driver • Trucker • Trucking • Drivers • Daily Home Time • Intermodal • CDL-A • Class-A • No Touch Freight • Drop and Hook • Container Truck • Sumner, WA • Sumner • 98390 ...

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What does a Freight Driver do?

Common responsibilities of a Freight Driver

Required to ensure deliveries are accurate, properly covered or uncovered, and secured.

October 16, 2022

Drivers can live within 100 mile of Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, 130 miles of Davenport, 40 miles of Des Moines and 75 miles of Bloomington IL and 50 miles of Decatur IL.

December 22, 2022

Maintains safe telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive pick up and delivery instructions.

January 23, 2023

Attend all required meetings, webinars and conference calls.

February 28, 2023

Clean warehouse and maintain a safe and organized work environment.

March 06, 2023

Understand and safely follow directions and instructions.

March 08, 2023

Pick up and Deliver freight in a timely manner while safely operating vehicles.

March 15, 2023

Delivering building materials for roofing on a 53ft flatbed trailer to job sites and warehouses within the states of AL, NC, SC, FL, GA, VA, TN, IL, IN, OH, PA.

March 31, 2023

Assisting in loading and unloading truck, strapping freight for transport.

April 15, 2023

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage before and after route.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Freight Driver in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

44388

59867

51257

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

44626

60644

51862

What is the average salary for Freight Driver in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freight Driver in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Freight Driver ranges from $44,388 to $59,867 with the average base salary of $51,257. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,626 to $60,644 with the average total cash compensation of $51,862.

View Average Salary for Freight Driver as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$51,257	$44,388 - $59,867
Bonus	$604	$238 - $777
Total Pay	$51,862	$44,626 - $60,644

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Freight Driver Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,363 - $59,834	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,406 - $59,891	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,215 - $59,634	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,116 - $56,802	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,713 - $57,608	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,235 - $55,616	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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