Hire Truck Drivers in Tennessee
Access our network of 48,000+ CDL drivers in Tennessee. Average wages of $50,000-$66,000/year with very high demand across all equipment types.
Tennessee Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
48,000+
Avg. Wage
$50,000-$66,000/year
Demand Level
very high
CDL Schools
60+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
64%
Top Hiring Cities in Tennessee
#1
Nashville
#2
Memphis
#3
Knoxville
#4
Chattanooga
#5
Clarksville
Major Employers in Tennessee
FedEx SuperHub (Memphis)
Amazon BNA2-BNA7
Nissan (Smyrna)
Pilot Flying J HQ
Walmart DCs
Hire Drivers in Tennessee by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Tennessee-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: very high
Reefer
Class A
Demand: very high
Flatbed
Class A
Demand: very high
Step Deck
Class A
Demand: very high
Hotshot
Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs
Demand: very high
Box Truck
Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Demand: very high
Car Hauler
Class A
Demand: very high
Tanker
Class A
Demand: very high
Power Only
Class A
Demand: very high
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: very high
CDL Training Pipeline in Tennessee
60+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Tennessee
Tennessee's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Tennessee-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire 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
Hiring Drivers in Tennessee — FAQ
The FedEx SuperHub at Memphis International Airport is the world's largest cargo hub. Every night, thousands of trailers shuttle between the airport and regional distribution points. Memphis also sits at the I-40/I-55 crossroads, making it a top-5 US freight market.
Tennessee drivers earn $50,000-$66,000 per year. No state income tax means more take-home pay. FedEx feeder positions and Nashville distribution roles often pay above this range with overtime.
Nashville is one of the fastest-growing freight markets in the US. New distribution center construction, healthcare logistics (Nashville is the healthcare capital), and population growth are driving year-over-year increases in driver demand.
Dry van dominates (FedEx, Amazon, Walmart). Flatbed serves Nissan/automotive and construction. Reefer handles food distribution. The FedEx SuperHub creates unique overnight dry van demand in Memphis.
FedEx is by far the largest employer in Memphis, and their driver compensation sets the market rate. Competing for Memphis drivers means matching or exceeding FedEx's package of pay, benefits, and home-time.