Truck Driving Jobs in Georgia —
Earn up to $110,000 Per Year
Astel LLC is a family-owned trucking company with 18+ years on the road. Weekly pay. All miles are paid, loaded miles and deadhead alike. Brand-new Volvo trucks. Real respect on every mile, and drivers who stay.
Pay That Speaks for Itself
Pay here is transparent and stable. No hidden deductions, no surprises. Georgia-based drivers gross $2,400–2,700+ per week on our Southeast–Midwest corridors.
- ✅$0.80 per mile, flat rateAll miles paid, loaded miles and deadhead alike
- ✅Guaranteed minimum $2,400 per weekYour income floor, every week, for drivers with 1+ year of experience
- ✅$2,000 sign-on bonusFor drivers with 1+ year of CDL-A experience
- ✅Airfare reimbursement up to $200We cover your flight to orientation
- ✅Guaranteed pay raises twice in your first year with us. Our top drivers make 90 cents.
Astel is a company drivers want to stay in. Join a team that respects your experience.
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Weekly Direct Deposit No delays, no holdbacks, money hits your account every week
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All Miles PaidZIP-to-ZIP, loaded and deadhead miles alike
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No Deposit for Experienced DriversDeposit applies only with under 3 months of OTR experience
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Truck Replacement Guarantee Break down on the road, and we send a replacement, so your earnings never stop
Why Georgia Drivers Choose Astel LLC
Our owner drove trucks himself, and he built the company he always wanted to work for. 18 years later, we're still growing, and we still treat every driver like a person, not a number in a system.
Georgia Runs the Southeast's Freight Powerhouse
Georgia is the logistics backbone of the entire Southeast, anchored by the Port of Savannah, the Atlanta distribution mega-hub, and I-75, I-85, and I-16 connecting every major market in the region. Hauling reefer, you're in exactly the right state.
Georgia's Major Freight Hubs
The Port of Savannah is the second-largest container port on the East Coast and one of the fastest-growing in the U.S., generating 14,000–16,000 truck gate moves every single business day. Atlanta's massive distribution network, combined with Georgia's interstate system, I-75, I-85, I-20, I-16, I-95, connects every Southeast market to the national freight grid.
Why Reefer Demand Never Stops in Georgia
Georgia's climate is as diverse as its freight, and that diversity fuels year-round demand for temperature-controlled transport. With summer temperatures regularly exceeding 95°F (35°C) across much of the state, cold-chain integrity is critical on every single load.
Spring: Georgia's agricultural regions kick off
with strawberries and blueberries out of the Vidalia corridor and the Tifton area.
Early vegetables follow close behind, and reefer demand spikes hard.
Summer: Record heat across the Piedmont and Coastal Plain
means refrigeration isn't optional. It's the whole game.
Experienced reefer drivers are in constant demand.
Fall & Winter: Pecan season, sweet potato runs,
and citrus moving north from Florida through Georgia's I-75 corridor.
Georgia's freight market never truly slows. It just shifts cargo type.
Your Routes from Georgia with Astel
Astel's core corridors run Southeast ↔ Midwest and continue to expand. Georgia drivers pick up loads in Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, and Augusta, then move north and west on I-75, I-85, and I-20 toward Chicago, Nashville, Indianapolis, Kansas City, and across the full Midwest network. Our network keeps expanding, and drivers must be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
Georgia in Numbers, Freight & Logistics
The scale of Georgia's freight market puts it in a class of its own in the Southeast, and it's only getting bigger.
Georgia CDL Class A License Requirements
Already have a Georgia CDL-A? You can apply right now. Still working toward your license? Here's everything required by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), straight from the source.
| Requirement | Details | Astel Status |
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| Minimum Age | 21+ for interstate (OTR) operations across all 48 states. Ages 18–20 may hold a GA CDL but are restricted to intrastate (Georgia-only) driving. | Required |
| Valid GA Driver's License | Active, non-suspended Georgia Class C driver's license required before applying | Required |
| Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) | Must hold a Georgia CLP (Class AP) for a minimum of 14 days before taking the CDL skills test. CLP is valid for 365 days. | Pre-CDL Step |
| ELDT Training | Entry-Level Driver Training from an FMCSA-approved provider is mandatory for all first-time CDL-A applicants (effective Feb 7, 2022) | Pre-CDL Step |
| DOT Medical Exam | Medical certificate from a National Registry-certified examiner. As of June 18, 2025, GA DDS requires electronic submission directly from your examiner, no paper copies accepted. | Required |
| Knowledge Tests | General Knowledge, Combination Vehicles, and Air Brakes written exams, taken at any DDS Customer Service Center ($35 test fee) | Pass to Get CDL |
| CDL Skills Test | Pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving, all conducted in a tractor-trailer (fifth-wheel connection) | Pass to Get CDL |
| Reefer Endorsement | No special endorsement required for standard refrigerated freight operations in Georgia | Not Required |
| FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse | As of July 1, 2024, Georgia DDS removes CDL privileges from drivers with a "prohibited" Clearinghouse status until the federal Return-to-Duty process is completed | Must Be Clear |
| Clean Driving Record | No DUI, no at-fault accidents, no serious traffic violations | Astel Requirement |
| OTR Experience | Minimum 1 year of over-the-road driving experience preferred | Preferred by Astel |
Position Details
Driver Responsibilities
- Safe operation of a CMV in full compliance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations
- On-time delivery of refrigerated freight across Southeast, Midwest, and nationwide routes in all 48 states
- Accurate Hours of Service (HOS) logging and complete trip documentation
- Handling Bills of Lading (BOL), receipts, and all load paperwork correctly
- Clear, professional communication with your dispatcher throughout every run
- Monitoring and maintaining proper temperature settings for reefer loads at all times
- Basic in-cab troubleshooting and pre/post-trip vehicle inspections
Truck Break Down in Georgia? We've Got You Covered.
Stuck on I-75 south of Atlanta or on I-16 heading into Savannah? Astel will send a replacement truck. You keep moving, and your paycheck doesn't skip a beat. No stress. No lost income. Guaranteed.
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