Hire Power Only Drivers in Tennessee
Access our pool of pre-screened power only drivers in Tennessee. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with various trailer types experience, placed within 48-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$51,000-$65,000/year
Placement
48-72 hours
State Pool
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Power Only Driver Requirements in Tennessee
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years OTR with various trailer types
- Wage Range:$51,000-$65,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Experience coupling and uncoupling various trailer types
- Familiarity with trailer inspection and pre-trip procedures
- Adaptability to different trailer handling characteristics
- GPS-equipped tractor for real-time trailer tracking
Tennessee Market for Power Only Drivers
Top Cities for Power Only Hiring in Tennessee
#1
Nashville
#2
Memphis
#3
Knoxville
#4
Chattanooga
#5
Clarksville
Employers Driving Power Only Demand in Tennessee
FedEx SuperHub (Memphis)Amazon BNA2-BNA7Nissan (Smyrna)Pilot Flying J HQWalmart DCs
Why Hire Power Only 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 Power Only Drivers Bring to Your Tennessee Operation
- Flexibility — can run different trailer types on different lanes
- Lower overhead for owner-operators (no trailer payment)
- Access to more load options through broker networks
- Good fit for drivers who want variety in their freight
- Popular option for fleet expansion without capital investment
Other Equipment Types in Tennessee
Hiring Power Only Drivers in Tennessee — FAQ
Our typical placement time for power only drivers is 48-72 hours. In Tennessee, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Power Only drivers in Tennessee typically earn $51,000-$65,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Nashville and Memphis tend to offer the highest rates.
Power Only 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 power only 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 power only 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.