Commercial Trucking recruiters serving Augusta.
At a $47,920 median, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Augusta earn 18% less than nationally; about 3,250 work in the metro. BLS counts 129 business locations of general freight trucking companies across the metro. Below: local pay for every role we staff and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Augusta.
BLS counts about 5,480 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Augusta metro, the largest group being heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (about 3,250). Relative to the size of the local economy, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.06). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Trucking hub.
CDL-A Truck Driver
Sample job description →Augusta: 3,250 employed · $47,920 median, 109th-highest of 112 metros
CDL-B Truck Driver
Sample job description →Augusta: 1,060 employed · $41,100 median, 85th-highest of 112 metros
Dispatcher / Fleet Coordinator
Augusta: 220 employed · $47,860 median, 77th-highest of 111 metros
Fleet Manager
Augusta: 240 employed · $124,100 median, 17th-highest of 112 metros
Safety & Compliance Manager (DOT)
Augusta: 480 employed · $64,260 median, 101st-highest of 112 metros
Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Technician
Augusta: 310 employed · $56,920 median, 105th-highest of 112 metros
Logistics Coordinator
Augusta: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Driver Recruiter
Augusta: 1,210 employed · $67,120 median, 83rd-highest of 112 metros
Terminal Manager
Route / Delivery Supervisor
Augusta: 860 employed · $60,440 median, 81st-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Trucking roles earn in Augusta.
In the Augusta metro, the median wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $47,920 a year, 18% below the $58,640 national median. Most earn between $37,240 and $75,390. Of the other roles listed, first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers earn the most locally, at a $60,440 median. BLS does not publish Augusta pay for one occupation below, usually because too few people hold the job locally.
| Role | Augusta median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Truck DriverHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032) | $47,920 | $37,240–$75,390 | $58,640 | −18% | 3,250 |
| CDL-B Truck DriverLight Truck Drivers (53-3033) | $41,100 | $26,480–$93,150 | $44,860 | −8% | 1,060 |
| Dispatcher / Fleet CoordinatorDispatchers (43-5032) | $47,860 | $29,990–$70,780 | $50,340 | −5% | 220 |
| Fleet Manager · Terminal ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $124,100 | $63,300–$191,460 | $107,230 | +16% | 240 |
| Safety & Compliance Manager (DOT)Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $64,260 | $40,420–$115,920 | $80,730 | −20% | 480 |
| Diesel Mechanic / Fleet TechnicianBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) | $56,920 | $38,240–$76,170 | $61,770 | −8% | 310 |
| Logistics CoordinatorCargo and Freight Agents (43-5011) | – | – | $52,260 | – | – |
| Driver RecruiterHuman Resources Specialists (13-1071) | $67,120 | $44,410–$116,730 | $75,940 | −12% | 1,210 |
| Route / Delivery SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers (53-1047) | $60,440 | $36,940–$96,210 | $62,890 | −4% | 860 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Augusta metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide.
How Augusta's commercial trucking market has changed since 2018.
The number of general freight trucking companies in Augusta rose from 94 in 2018 to 129 in 2023, up 37%, behind the 49% growth nationally. Headcount at those firms went up 17%, to about 1,395 people. Average annual pay there went from $50,660 to $60,897 (+20%), in step with the 23% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| General freight trucking companies: business locations | 94 | 129 | +37% |
| General freight trucking companies: employment | 1,188 | 1,395 | +17% |
| General freight trucking companies: average annual pay | $50,660 | $60,897 | +20% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Free Commercial Trucking hiring resources.
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Augusta runs 6% more commercial trucking workers per job than the country as a whole — above the national concentration. A deeper local pool means more people to reach, and more employers reaching them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 , Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers. Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Augusta's commercial trucking market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Augusta ranks 89th for headcount, 97th for median pay and 42nd for concentration for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Pay here is among the lowest we see, which makes relocation offers from higher-paying metros a real retention risk.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 41,830 | $59,100 | 1.09 | 1,924 |
| Augusta | 3,250 | $47,920 | 1.06 | 129 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial trucking employers in Augusta, the pool is about the national norm for its size, and local employers have trimmed headcount. That usually means experienced people are available but cautious, so the stability of the job matters as much as the rate.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Augusta metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Nearby markets competing for Augusta talent.
The closest metro we cover is Columbia, about 65 miles away, with roughly 5,630 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (1.7 times Augusta's 3,250). Atlanta pays the most nearby, a $59,100 median, 23% above Augusta. That is the number any Augusta offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. Atlanta has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | – | 3,250 | $47,920 |
| Columbia | 65 mi | 5,630 | $51,280 |
| Greenville | 98 mi | 5,240 | $53,080 |
| Charleston | 128 mi | 6,020 | $55,150 |
| Charlotte | 137 mi | 18,700 | $56,120 |
| Atlanta | 140 mi | 41,830 | $59,100 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
Frequently asked - Commercial Trucking hiring in Augusta.
What do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earn in Augusta?
BLS puts the Augusta median for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers at $47,920 a year, 18% below the $58,640 national median. That ranks 109th of 112 metros with published figures, in the bottom quarter. Experience carries a clear premium, $37,240 at the 10th percentile against $75,390 at the 90th, so an offer at the median mostly reaches newer workers. Within Georgia, Atlanta pays more, at $59,100.
Is it hard to hire heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Augusta?
It is about average. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are as common in Augusta as they are nationally (location quotient 1.06), with about 3,250 in the metro. The 129 general freight trucking companies here average about 11 employees per location. With 37% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial trucking roles pay the most in Augusta?
Of the roles we recruit for, Fleet Manager pays the most in Augusta, a $124,100 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Route / Delivery Supervisor at $60,440, 51% below it. CDL-B Truck Driver is the lowest-paid field role at $41,100. Relative to national pay, Fleet Manager is the strongest-paying role here (16% above). Safety & Compliance Manager (DOT) trails national pay the most (20% below).
How many general freight trucking companies operate in Augusta?
BLS counted 129 general freight trucking companies in Augusta in 2023, employing about 1,395 people between them. Up from 94 in 2018, a 37% increase against 49% growth nationally. That averages 11 people per location. They pay an average of $60,897, 7% below the $65,587 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Augusta for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Columbia (65 miles, about 5,630, $51,280 median), Greenville (98 miles, about 5,240, $53,080 median) and Charleston (128 miles, about 6,020, $55,150 median). Columbia has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Columbia pays 7% more, which is where Augusta employers tend to lose people.
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