Hire Flatbed Drivers in Tennessee
Access our pool of pre-screened flatbed drivers in Tennessee. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years flatbed-specific experience experience, placed within 72-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Placement
72-96 hours
State Pool
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Flatbed Driver Requirements in Tennessee
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years flatbed-specific experience
- Wage Range:$56,000-$72,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Tarping, chaining, and load securement per FMCSA 393.100-393.136
- Coil securement certification preferred
- Oversize/overweight load escort experience a plus
- Comfort working at heights and in all weather conditions
Tennessee Market for Flatbed Drivers
Top Cities for Flatbed Hiring in Tennessee
#1
Nashville
#2
Memphis
#3
Knoxville
#4
Chattanooga
#5
Clarksville
Employers Driving Flatbed Demand in Tennessee
FedEx SuperHub (Memphis)Amazon BNA2-BNA7Nissan (Smyrna)Pilot Flying J HQWalmart DCs
Why Hire Flatbed Drivers in Tennessee
Memphis FedEx SuperHub — overnight freight capital of the US
No state income tax — excellent recruiting tool
Nashville fastest-growing distribution market in the Southeast
I-40/I-65/I-24 intersection creates superior freight connectivity
Pilot Flying J HQ — driver-friendly infrastructure
What Our Flatbed Drivers Bring to Your Tennessee Operation
- Highest base rates among standard equipment types
- Tarp pay adds $50-$150+ per load on top of line-haul
- Diverse freight keeps the job interesting — no two loads alike
- Less warehouse wait time — most flatbed loads are outdoor staging
- Strong demand year-round from construction and manufacturing
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Hiring Flatbed Drivers in Tennessee — FAQ
Our typical placement time for flatbed drivers is 72-96 hours. In Tennessee, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Flatbed drivers in Tennessee typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Nashville and Memphis tend to offer the highest rates.
Flatbed drivers in Tennessee need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Tennessee has 60+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for flatbed driver demand in Tennessee are Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga. Major employers driving this demand include FedEx SuperHub (Memphis), Amazon BNA2-BNA7, Nissan (Smyrna).
Our Tennessee flatbed driver pool draws from 48,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 64% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Memphis FedEx SuperHub — overnight freight capital of the US.