Updated July 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Bartlett, Tennessee (July 2026)
Bartlett, Tennessee CDL drivers average $2,589 per week, median $2,000, as of July 2026. Pay varies meaningfully by hiring type — the breakdown by W2, owner-op, and 1099 is below. Based on 1,564 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,049. Tennessee is a critical national freight crossroads: Memphis hosts the FedEx global air hub and a major trucking interchange on I-40 / I-55, while Nashville-area automotive and manufacturing plants drive dense I-65 / I-24 lane activity.
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How Bartlett, Tennessee compares to Tennessee
| Bartlett, Tennessee | Tennessee | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,589 | $2,033 | +27% |
| Take-truck-home | 88% | 82% | +6 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 71% | 66% | +5 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 69% | 64% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 76% | +11 pt |
| Regional routes | 12% | 19% | -7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Bartlett, Tennessee differs most from Tennessee — 27% above statewide.
What CDL drivers are earning across Bartlett, Tennessee
Across active CDL postings in Bartlett, Tennessee this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,235 | $2,000 | 696 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,602 | $1,550 | 503 |
| Owner Operator | $7,108 | $7,000 | 365 |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Bartlett, Tennessee
Of active CDL postings in Bartlett, Tennessee this month, 12% are regional and 87% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Bartlett, Tennessee CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 88% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Tennessee
Tennessee is a critical national freight crossroads: Memphis hosts the FedEx Express World Hub — one of the world's largest air cargo hubs by tonnage — and a major trucking interchange on I-40 / I-55, with the nightly sort cycle generating enormous regional dispatch demand. Nashville-area automotive (Nissan Smyrna) and manufacturing drive dense I-65 / I-24 lane activity. Cost of living is below the national average; Tennessee has no state income tax on wages. East TN (Chattanooga, Knoxville) is mountain-adjacent — I-40 east through the Smokies and I-24 across Monteagle pass have real winter weight.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Bartlett, Tennessee
- Best owner-operator companies in Bartlett, Tennessee
- CDL driver salary in Tennessee
How we compile these rankings
Compensation is the largest single weight at 30% — pay percentile, sign-on bonus, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement cadence. FMCSA safety contributes 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions with unsafe-driving and hours-of-service weighted 2× heavier. Benefits contribute 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator and 1099 carriers. Operational performance — application responsiveness and fleet scale — contributes 20%. Updated July 2026.