Georgia is the Southeast's logistics powerhouse, anchored by the Port of Savannah — the fastest-growing container port in America. Over 105,000 heavy truck drivers serve the state's distribution boom.
105,000+
CDL Drivers
$156 billion
Freight Value
6.2%
Growth Rate
18%
Hispanic Workforce
| City | Drivers | Growth | Industry Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 45,000+ | 5.8%/yr | Distribution, film industry |
| Savannah | 18,000+ | 8.5%/yr | Port operations, container drayage |
| Augusta | 10,000+ | 3.5%/yr | Fort Eisenhower, manufacturing |
| Macon | 8,000+ | 4.2%/yr | I-75/I-16 junction, distribution |
| Columbus | 7,000+ | 3.0%/yr | Fort Moore, manufacturing |
Average costs by metro area and program type
| Metro | Private School | Community College | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $3,500-$8,500 | $1,800-$4,500 | $0 (2-yr contract) |
| Savannah | $3,000-$7,000 | $1,500-$4,000 | Port authority programs |
| Augusta | $3,000-$6,500 | $1,500-$3,500 | Military transition programs |
| Macon | $2,500-$6,000 | $1,200-$3,500 | $0 (2-yr contract) |
WorkSource Georgia centers provide WIOA funding for CDL training at approved providers.
Georgia has 700,000+ veterans near Fort Moore and Fort Eisenhower. Multiple VA-approved CDL programs.
Georgia HOPE Career Grant covers tuition for CDL programs at technical colleges statewide.
Georgia's Quick Start provides customized workforce training at no cost to qualifying employers.
Administered by Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
Port of Savannah container handling requires TWIC card and specialized training
Atlanta film industry logistics creates unique oversize load and equipment transport demands
I-75/I-16 junction at Macon is a critical routing point with high DOT enforcement
Georgia is expanding inland port operations — creating new training demand in NW Georgia
Hurricane season affects coastal Savannah operations with emergency logistics requirements
18% of Georgia truck drivers identify as Hispanic. CDL Schools USA offers all courses in native Spanish voiceover.
105,000+ drivers. 6.2% annual growth. Zero upfront investment.
“Savannah's port growth is explosive. Our white-label academy serves drayage companies with rapid hazmat and container certifications. We hit $13,000/month within 6 months.”
— Anthony Williams, Peach State CDL Training
Compare DOT compliance requirements and training costs in states bordering Georgia.
95,000+ drivers · 4.8% growth
North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
42,000+ drivers · 5.5% growth
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
140,000+ drivers · 5.5% growth
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV)
38,000+ drivers · 4.2% growth
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)
50,000+ drivers · 5.0% growth
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security