Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Collierville, Tennessee (May 2026)
As of May 2026, CDL drivers in Collierville, Tennessee are earning a weekly average of $2,607 (median $2,000). Based on 1,602 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,166. 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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Collierville, Tennessee vs Tennessee: the numbers that diverge
| Collierville, Tennessee | Tennessee | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,607 | $2,087 | +25% |
| Take-truck-home | 89% | 82% | +7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 70% | 64% | +6 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 71% | 66% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 76% | +11 pt |
| Regional routes | 11% | 19% | -8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Collierville, Tennessee's biggest divergence from Tennessee is on average weekly pay, 25% above the state baseline.
Collierville, Tennessee CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Collierville, 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) | $2,221 | $2,000 | 701 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,606 | $1,560 | 518 |
| Owner Operator | $7,046 | $7,000 | 383 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Collierville, Tennessee drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Collierville, Tennessee this month, 11% are regional and 87% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Across Collierville, Tennessee CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 89% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 70% 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.
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Where this data comes from
The score is built from four buckets. Thirty percent compensation, drawn from real active job postings and modified by bonus and settlement structure. Twenty-five percent safety, from FMCSA SAFER. Twenty-five percent benefits, scored hiring-type-aware. Twenty percent operational performance, drawn from how carriers actually behave toward applicants. Updated May 2026.