🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Savannah, Georgia
- Route type: Dedicated Linehaul Relay
- Freight: Dry van retail, no-touch DC freight
- Schedule: Night relay cycles aligned to distribution center appointment windows
📋 Job Description
- Pickup and delivery of sealed retail trailers between DC hubs
- DOT inspections at yard entry and exit points
- ELD log management aligned with relay timing windows
- Load securement checks during drop-and-hook transitions
- Limited loading/unloading only at assigned terminals
- Compliance handling across Georgia–Florida relay corridors
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year CDL-A experience required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record preferred
Physical
Routine yard checks and trailer handling
Endorsements
None required (Hazmat not needed)
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Terminal-based rotating pool system
- Fleet average age: 3–6 years
- Features: ELD telematics, auto transmission, dispatch balancing model with night relay optimization
🏠 Home Time
- 2–3 day operational cycle from Savannah hub
- Release timing depends on Atlanta and Jacksonville yard backlog
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Savannah ↔ Atlanta via I-16 / I-75 (DC staging and retail consolidation flow)
- Savannah ↔ Jacksonville via I-95 (port-adjacent congestion and gate delays)
- Atlanta ↔ Jacksonville via I-75 / I-10 interchange (night relay synchronization runs)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How fixed are dispatch times?
Appointment windows are set by DC systems, but yard congestion in Atlanta or Jacksonville can push outbound timing by several hours during peak cycles.
Is freight completely no-touch?
Yes, drivers do drop-and-hook only. No manual loading except basic trailer checks during swaps.
How stable is home time?
Typically 2–3 days, but release timing can extend during port surge weeks or yard backlog conditions.
What are average weekly miles?
Between 600 and 1,200 miles depending on DC flow and relay compression.
Is detention paid?
Yes, detention applies after terminal hold thresholds when appointment delays exceed standard dwell windows.
How are trucks assigned?
Units rotate through a terminal pool system based on dispatch demand and maintenance availability cycles.
💼 Career Opportunities
Freight volume in the Southeast corridor stays tied to retail replenishment cycles and port import flow. Drivers entering this relay system typically move between scheduled linehaul lanes and expanded regional assignments as experience builds. Dispatch may shift operators into trainer positions when consistency in night relay timing and yard coordination is demonstrated. Additional internal movement includes safety monitoring roles and dedicated account routing for high-volume retail clients. The lane structure supports steady freight movement but remains sensitive to congestion at major distribution hubs, which influences dispatch planning. Over time, drivers can transition into higher-mileage regional loops or more stable terminal pairings depending on operational demand and performance history.
🔗 CDL-A Retail Linehaul Relay Driver (Savannah–Atlanta–Jacksonville Triangle) – Savannah, Georgia
This relay operation moves retail dry van freight between coastal import distribution points and inland consolidation hubs. Dispatch cycles are structured around night departures to align with dock availability and reduce highway congestion delays. Yard congestion in Atlanta and Jacksonville can influence outbound timing, especially during peak retail replenishment periods. The role follows a predictable mileage band with variability tied to DC throughput and trailer availability. Operators typically run short regional loops with repeated interchange patterns rather than long OTR cycles, supporting consistent freight flow across the corridor.
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