Hire Step Deck Drivers in Tennessee
Access our pool of pre-screened step deck drivers in Tennessee. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$57,000-$73,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Tennessee
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years step deck or flatbed experience
- Wage Range:$57,000-$73,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Step deck loading and height clearance awareness
- Experience with ramp loading of machinery and equipment
- Knowledge of axle weight distribution on two-level decks
- Comfort with oversized loads and permit routes
Tennessee Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Tennessee
#1
Nashville
#2
Memphis
#3
Knoxville
#4
Chattanooga
#5
Clarksville
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Tennessee
FedEx SuperHub (Memphis)Amazon BNA2-BNA7Nissan (Smyrna)Pilot Flying J HQWalmart DCs
Why Hire Step Deck 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 Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Tennessee Operation
- Premium rates — step deck commands $0.03-$0.08/mile over flatbed
- Less competition for specialized loads
- Growing demand as industrial equipment shipments increase
- Many loads are shipper-loaded, reducing physical demands
- Diverse cargo keeps routes and work engaging
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Hiring Step Deck Drivers in Tennessee — FAQ
Our typical placement time for step deck drivers is 72-120 hours. In Tennessee, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Step Deck drivers in Tennessee typically earn $57,000-$73,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Nashville and Memphis tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck 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 step deck 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 step deck 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.