🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Savannah, Georgia
- Route type: Local LTL Pickup & Delivery
- Freight: Mixed palletized dry freight, B2B LTL shipments
- Schedule: Early terminal dispatch, split return cycles, afternoon pickup wave
📋 Job Description
- Pickup and delivery of LTL freight across metro delivery zones
- DOT inspections at start and end of shift
- Maintain ELD logs during multi-stop routing
- Load securement using straps, bars, and dock equipment
- Loading and unloading at docks and curbside stops
- Compliance handling including scan verification and paperwork
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year preferred (LTL or local P&D advantageous)
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Pallet handling, liftgate operation, dock activity
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Freightliner M2 / Volvo VNR (rotation-based yard assignment drift)
- Fleet average age: 3–7 year mixed fleet spread
- Features: Liftgate units, automatic transmission, 28–53 ft box trailers
🏠 Home Time
- Daily return to terminal after route completion
- Split shift variability based on inbound freight cycles
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Garden City terminal → Pooler distribution cluster → retail delivery loop (10–14 stops)
- Savannah port industrial corridor → warehouse staging yards near coastal logistics zone
- I-16 freight spine → I-95 connector drops → Bluffton border retail reload cycle
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many stops per shift?
Typically 10–18 stops depending on freight density and dock availability.
Is unloading required?
Yes, pallet jack and liftgate unloading is part of daily operations.
Do routes change daily?
Routes are zone-based but adjusted based on freight volume and terminal backlog.
Is weekend work required?
Occasional weekend rotation depending on freight surge and backlog recovery.
What type of freight is handled?
Mixed palletized dry freight for retail, manufacturing, and distribution customers.
How fast is onboarding?
Typically 2–4 days depending on screening and terminal orientation availability.
💼 Career Opportunities
Freight demand in the Savannah metro distribution network remains steady due to constant retail replenishment cycles and industrial supply flow through port-adjacent corridors. Drivers in this segment typically move between local pickup routes and structured delivery zones tied to warehouse clusters. Internal progression usually starts with multi-stop P&D routes, then transitions into dedicated accounts or trainer assignments once consistency and safety metrics stabilize. Some drivers shift into yard coordination roles or short regional lanes feeding intermodal hubs. Dispatch teams prioritize reliability and scan accuracy, which directly influences access to higher-density routes and more predictable freight blocks over time.
🔗 CDL-A Local LTL Pickup & Delivery Driver – Savannah, Georgia
Local freight movement in this network is structured around terminal-to-zone distribution cycles. Drivers operate in tight delivery grids with multiple daily stops, supporting retail and industrial replenishment flows. Dispatch timing is driven by inbound freight arrival waves and dock capacity at consolidation points. Workdays typically include early pickup waves followed by staged deliveries and return cycles for afternoon freight sorting. This role maintains consistent demand due to ongoing warehouse expansion and port-connected logistics activity. Earnings vary based on stop density and route compression, with weekly performance reflecting both mileage and dwell time conditions across the terminal network.
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