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, the state licensing rules that apply 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.
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Augusta earn a median $47,920, 18% under the $58,640 national figure, and 109th of 112 metros. Pay runs $37,240 at the tenth percentile to $75,390 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, at $60,440 against $62,890 nationally. BLS withholds Augusta pay for one occupation in the table.
| 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. A metro ranking counts only the metros where BLS publishes that occupation.
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. More per job 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.
Commercial Trucking licensing in Georgia.
Georgia writes the rule as 21 with an intrastate exception: an applicant must be at least 21, but applicants between 18 and 20 who meet every other requirement may be issued a CDL valid for intrastate use only, bearing an 'Intrastate Commerce Only' restriction spelled out in words rather than as a code letter. Georgia operates a narrow intrastate medical exemption: rule 1-1-.06(4) lets a driver who operates solely within Georgia and has lost some or all vision in one eye qualify on evidence from an ophthalmologist or optometrist for a maximum of two years, renewable at the Department's discretion, and after three years on the state waiver the driver may apply for the federal vision exemption. Rule 1-1-.06(6) grandfathers intrastate drivers who did not meet the federal standard when Georgia adopted it. Georgia issues no diabetic waivers at all - the Department states FMCSA grants those only for interstate commerce. Since June 18, 2025 the medical examiner transmits the certificate electronically and the Department no longer accepts paper, so verify the driver's status in Department records rather than from a card. The same state rules apply in Atlanta, so candidates licensed there can work in Augusta without re-qualifying. The Augusta metro crosses a state line, so check the rules in the neighboring state too for crews that work on both sides.
Licensing authority: Georgia Department of Driver Services. Confirm current rules with the agency.
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.
What else is competing for Augusta crews.
Not commercial trucking work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Augusta in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Fort Eisenhower construction program$2B+ over 10 years ($1.6B already underway through 2028)80+ projects planned
17,000+ new military personnel, civilians, contractors, and family members expected in the region. (The Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center, a $100M facility and the largest government cybersecurity building in the US, is an already-completed 2018 project in the same footprint, not part of this new pipeline.)
- "Project Eisenhower" data center campus~$2BFirst delivery now expected ~2027 (slipped from earlier Q2 2026 estimate)
A 2.1+ million sq ft data center campus developed by Eagle South LLC - roughly twice the size of Augusta Mall.
- New Augusta Arena$250MPartial opening 2027, full completion mid-2027
Superstructure steel now complete, with crews shifting to interior work - a major downtown civic anchor.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Augusta market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial trucking, and what kills offers in Augusta.
The 4 credentials that gate the work and the 4 things that most often end a commercial trucking offer are the same in every market, kept in one place: Commercial Trucking credentials and offer risks, each linked to the body that issues it. What is local is the licensing rule above and the pay further up this page.
Is Augusta a linehaul market or a last-mile one?
For every light-truck driver BLS counts in Augusta there are 3.1 heavy and tractor-trailer drivers - 3,250 against 1,060, 7th of 112 on that ratio.
Weighted that far to Class A, the linehaul and regional pool is deeper than the headcount suggests and the local-delivery bench thinner.
Nationally it is 2.1 to one.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (53-3032) against light truck drivers (53-3033), across the 112 metros BLS publishes both series for.
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. Most of the market sits between $37,240 and $75,390, a 2.0x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. 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.
The seat is open. The pipeline should not be.
129 general freight trucking companies in Augusta are drawing on the same 3,250 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Let's get your next hire lined up first.
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