Owner-Operator Truck Driver, Dedicated Container Lane

Job overview

The Owner-Operator Truck Driver role is based in Savannah, GA, and serves the dedicated Cottonton, AL–Savannah, GA container lane. Gross pay is $4,000–$4,500; the posting does not specify a pay period. The work moves dedicated WestRock paper-product freight to the Savannah port, with drivers living in Savannah and returning home daily. The owner-operator uses their own truck to complete drop-and-hook container deliveries, following shipper and port operating arrangements. The role supports freight movement on the dedicated lane, with no-force-dispatch terms and a shipper that allows pickups around the clock.

What you'll do

• Run dedicated WestRock paper-product freight
• pick up containers in Cottonton, AL, and deliver to the Savannah port
• complete drop-and-hook work
• operate an owner-provided truck from model year 2000 or newer
• meet Class A CDL, experience, and TWIC requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

owner-operator truck driver

savannah ga

cottonton al to savannah ga

dedicated container lane

home daily

class a cdl

twic card

own truck required

2000 or newer truck

drop and hook

westrock freight

paper products

gross pay $4,000–$4,500

no force dispatch

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Fuel card and fuel discounts
• weekly direct deposit
• tag and truck insurance programs offered
• carrier-paid DOT inspections
• roadside inspection, quarterly incentive, and driver referral bonuses
• driver legal plan.

Why this role

Home daily; no force dispatch; shipper operates 24/7 and drivers set their own schedule. Permits for legal and overweight containers are supplied at no cost. Fuel card and discounts, weekly direct deposit, carrier-paid DOT inspections, and bonus programs are listed.

About the employer

E-transport Carriers is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local. Sector: 48.