Trucking in Georgia

Atlanta and Savannah are two of the busiest freight nodes in North America.

Major interstates

I-16, I-20, I-75, I-85, and I-95. Trucks restricted from I-75/85 HOT lanes.

Permits

Federal 80,000 lb; GDOT issues OSOW permits online.

Weather

Ice on Atlanta bridges shuts down the city for days when it happens.

Weigh stations

Permanent scales on every major interstate. I-285 truck routing is enforced.

Freight hubs

Atlanta LTL/intermodal hub. Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing container port in the US.

Frequently asked

Atlanta HOT lanes?

No trucks.

Savannah drayage?

Book appointments early; peak fills weeks ahead.

Around Atlanta?

I-285 for through-trucks.