🗺 Terminal Base & Operating Area
- Home terminal: Atlanta metro (Forest Park, Austell, Conley area plants and terminals)
- Primary service area: Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North & South Carolina
- Freight type: Dry bulk cement, fly ash, lime in pneumatic tankers
- Typical cycle: 2–4 day regional turns with weekend resets in Atlanta
📦 What the Loads Actually Look Like Day-to-Day
Drivers load at cement plants and terminals around Atlanta then head out on line-haul runs to ready-mix plants, construction sites, and industrial customers. Unloading is pneumatic — you'll connect hoses, manage blow-downs, and handle the discharge process. Some sites have tight access and longer unload times, especially after rain when ground conditions change. Expect a mix of live loading, waiting for dispatch windows, and occasional empty backhauls. Traffic on I-75, I-85, and I-20 corridors plus Atlanta metro congestion is part of the reality here.
🚛 Equipment You'll Run
- Late-model tractors paired with dry bulk pneumatic tank trailers
- Full unloading package including hoses, air systems, and safety gear provided
- Strict preventive maintenance schedule with in-house and vendor shops
- Tractors equipped for regional work with necessary comfort and safety features
✅ Driver Qualifications We Need
CDL & Endorsements
Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement
Experience
Minimum 1 year bulk tanker or pneumatic unloading experience preferred
Record
Clean MVR and current DOT medical card
Other
Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. Physical ability to handle hoses and connections in all weather.
💰 Full Compensation Details
- $0.68 per mile on all miles
- $45 per load pneumatic unloading bonus
- Detention/layover: $30 per hour after 2 hours
- Safety & performance bonus: Up to $200 per month
- Weekly average based on 2,200–2,800 miles
🏠 Schedule & Reset Reality
Regional operation built around 2–4 day cycles. Most drivers are home most weekends with 2-3 nights out per week. Start times vary by load appointments. Dispatch works to maximize efficiency within HOS rules. Construction demand stays fairly steady but can slow in winter. Expect a combination of day and night runs depending on the week. Home time is generally reliable but can flex with customer needs and weather.
🔄 Typical Run Patterns
- Atlanta terminals to Savannah, Macon, or Columbus ready-mix plants
- Cross-border runs into Birmingham or Chattanooga areas
- Occasional longer turns into the Carolinas for larger projects
- Mixture of same-day turns and overnight regional loops
📍 Regional Dry Bulk Opportunities in Atlanta
Atlanta-based CDL-A drivers hauling dry bulk cement and related materials run regional lanes throughout Georgia and into neighboring states. This pneumatic tanker work involves loading at area plants and terminals then delivering to construction sites and ready-mix facilities. Expect 2,200–2,800 miles weekly with $0.68 per mile pay plus unloading bonuses and detention after two hours. Most weekends home with 2-3 nights out on typical 2–4 day cycles. Traffic around Atlanta and on the interstates is part of daily operations, along with variable unload times depending on site conditions and weather. The fleet runs well-maintained tractors and pneumatic trailers with consistent preventive maintenance. This is solid regional work for experienced tanker drivers comfortable with physical unloading and changing construction schedules.
🎁 What the Company Provides
❓ Questions Drivers Usually Ask
How consistent is the pneumatic unloading work?
Most loads require full pneumatic discharge. Some customer sites unload faster than others depending on equipment and access.
Will I be home every weekend?
Most weeks yes, though occasional busier periods or weather may extend a turn by a day.
Is tanker experience mandatory?
Tanker endorsement is required. At least one year of bulk or pneumatic experience is strongly preferred.
How does detention pay work?
$30 per hour after the first two hours of waiting at customer or shipper locations.
🚀 Apply Now
Submit your application for the CDL-A Dry Bulk Cement Driver (Regional) position based in Atlanta, GA.