🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Savannah, GA
- Route type: Local home-daily
- Freight: Palletized LTL terminal freight (dock + delivery)
- Schedule: Structured terminal shifts with overtime availability
📋 Job Description
- Operate Class A tractor-trailers for local pickup and delivery routes
- Transport palletized freight between terminals, warehouses, and customers
- Perform dock work including loading and unloading trailers
- Use forklifts or pallet jacks when required for freight handling
- Complete DOT inspections and maintain ELD logs accurately
- Communicate with dispatch and terminal supervisors for route updates
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Preferred, not required (LTL or local freight experience a plus)
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Frequent lifting, pallet handling, dock operations
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Modern Class A tractors for local LTL operations
- Dry van trailers for palletized freight transport
- Forklifts, pallet jacks, and dock equipment provided
🏠 Home Time
- Return home every day after shift completion
- Structured weekday and weekend scheduling depending on freight volume
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Savannah, GA → Jacksonville, FL terminal corridor (I-95 South)
- Savannah Port terminals → local distribution warehouses
- Savannah, GA → Atlanta metro freight hubs (I-16 / I-75 corridor)
🎁 Benefits
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a home-daily position?
Yes, drivers return home every day after completing local LTL routes and dock work.
Do I need LTL experience?
No, experience is preferred but not required. Training is provided for dock and delivery operations.
What type of freight is handled?
Palletized freight moving between terminals, warehouses, and commercial customers.
Is dock work required?
Yes, drivers assist with loading and unloading trailers as part of daily duties.
Are overtime hours available?
Yes, overtime is available depending on freight volume and terminal demand.
What endorsements are needed?
No special endorsements are required for this position.
💼 Career Opportunities
This Local LTL CDL-A Driver position with Estes Express Lines in Savannah, GA offers long-term career growth within one of the most structured freight networks in the industry. Drivers begin in local pickup and delivery operations, gaining hands-on experience in terminal logistics, dock operations, and time-sensitive freight handling. Over time, employees can advance into senior driver roles, yard management, dispatch coordination, safety training positions, or regional linehaul opportunities. The company emphasizes internal promotion, allowing reliable drivers to build a stable, long-term trucking career. With consistent freight flow, strong hourly pay, and a predictable home-daily schedule, this role is ideal for drivers seeking both financial stability and professional advancement in the LTL sector.
🔗 Local LTL CDL-A Driver – Estes Express Lines – Savannah, GA
Savannah CDL-A drivers are in high demand due to the region’s strong port logistics, warehouse distribution networks, and interstate freight corridors connecting Georgia to Florida and the broader Southeast. This Local LTL position with Estes Express Lines offers home daily schedules, structured terminal-based operations, and competitive hourly pay ranging from $29 to $37 per hour. Drivers benefit from consistent freight flow, overtime opportunities, and a modern fleet designed for efficient palletized delivery operations. The role combines both driving and dock responsibilities, making it ideal for drivers who prefer active, fast-paced work environments rather than long-haul routes. With strong benefits, career advancement opportunities, and stable weekly earnings, this position provides one of the most reliable entry points into the LTL trucking industry in Savannah, GA.
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