$2,034 /week
~$105,768/year
Average CDL driver pay in Tennessee.
Browse 2,320 positions in TennesseeMedian Weekly
$1,750
Top Pay (90th)
$3,500
Pay Range
$300 – $6,250
Sign-On Bonus
$2,094
avg across 711 jobs
Pay Distribution in Tennessee
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Tennessee
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Tennessee
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
65% Pets Allowed
64% Riders Allowed
82% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Tennessee
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Tennessee
Average freight handling breakdown across 2,320 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch91%
Live Load63%
Driver Load9%
Featured Opportunities in Tennessee
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
PREMIER REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT LLC
Regional Solo Driver (out 2-3 days at a time)
$1,200 - $1,300 per week
Class A Regional Company Driver (W2, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,200 - $1,300 total weekly pay. $1,500 sign on bonus
2 - 3 expected days out
PREMIER REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT LLC
Regional Solo Driver
$1,500 - $1,600 per week
Class A Regional Company Driver (W2, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,500 - $1,600 total weekly pay. $1,500 sign on bonus
2 - 5 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Tennessee earns $2,034 per week, or approximately $105,768 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,750, based on 2,320 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Tennessee earn $3,500 per week, which works out to roughly $182,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $6,250.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Tennessee. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,831/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,042/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,488/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 711 jobs in Tennessee currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,094.
Based on 2,320 current listings in Tennessee: 28% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 65% allow pets, 64% allow riders, 82% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 2,320 open positions and an average pay of $105,768 per year in Tennessee, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $182,000 per year, and 711 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,094. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.