Updated September 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Peachtree Corners, Georgia (September 2026)
Active CDL job postings in Peachtree Corners, Georgia pay $2,470/week on average (median $1,950) through September 2026. Based on 1,731 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,981. Georgia freight is anchored by the Port of Savannah — a top-tier US container gateway — and the Atlanta intermodal crossroads at I-75 / I-85 / I-20, making it the dominant Southeast distribution hub.
What changed in September 2026
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Peachtree Corners, Georgia CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Peachtree Corners, Georgia this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,158 | $2,000 | 810 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,554 | $1,500 | 538 |
| Owner Operator | $7,077 | $7,000 | 383 |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
What Peachtree Corners, Georgia drivers actually run
15% of Peachtree Corners, Georgia's active CDL postings are regional and 82% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Across Peachtree Corners, Georgia CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 66% riders-allowed.
Peachtree Corners, Georgia vs Georgia: the numbers that diverge
| Peachtree Corners, Georgia | Georgia | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,470 | $2,261 | +9% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 82% | 76% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Peachtree Corners, Georgia's biggest divergence from Georgia is on average weekly pay, 9% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Georgia
Georgia anchors the Southeast freight network through the Port of Savannah (a top-tier East Coast container gateway) and the Atlanta intermodal crossroads at I-75 / I-85 / I-20. Atlanta traffic is consistently top-tier US congestion — drivers based here either learn the off-peak windows or take a real income hit. Outside the metro, Georgia is one of the easier driving states: flat, mostly forgiving weather, no real mountain work. Reefer pulling poultry out of north-central Georgia is a steady regional segment. State income tax is moderate; cost of living statewide is below the national average. The Port of Savannah lanes are a steady driver-pay segment.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Peachtree Corners, Georgia
- Best owner-operator companies in Peachtree Corners, Georgia
- CDL driver salary in Georgia
Where this data comes from
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated September 2026.