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Trucking in Georgia

Owner-operator guide for Georgia (GA) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Atlanta state.

Quick Stats

Freight Volume

very high

O-O Friendly

8/10

Fuel Tax

31.2 c/gal

Parking

moderate

Average Rates Per Mile

EquipmentRate/Mile
Dry Van$2.40
Reefer$2.70
Flatbed$2.95

Key Highways

I-75I-85I-20I-16I-285I-95

These corridors connect Georgia's major freight cities: Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon, Columbus. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.

Top Industries

1Logistics/distribution
2Poultry processing
3Automotive
4Film production
5Agriculture
6Port operations

Top Shippers

Port of Savannah

Kia (West Point)

Amazon ATL6-ATL12

Home Depot HQ/DCs

Coca-Cola

Trucking Regulations

  • Standard federal compliance
  • 80,000 lbs GVW
  • Savannah port has specific drayage requirements
  • I-285 congestion surcharges common from brokers

Toll Roads & Winter Conditions

Toll Information

Peach Pass on I-85 express lanes

Winter Conditions

Rare ice storms shut down Atlanta completely

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Georgia

In Georgia, dry van rates average $2.40/mile, reefer rates average $2.70/mile, and flatbed rates average $2.95/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
Georgia scores 8/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has very high freight volume with moderate truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Logistics/distribution, Poultry processing, Automotive.
Key trucking regulations in Georgia include: Standard federal compliance. 80,000 lbs GVW. Savannah port has specific drayage requirements. I-285 congestion surcharges common from brokers. The state fuel tax rate is 31.2 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in Georgia are I-75, I-85, I-20, I-16, I-285, I-95. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon, Columbus. Peach Pass on I-85 express lanes.