$2,493 /week
~$129,636/year
Average CDL driver pay in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Browse 1,592 positions in Chattanooga, TennesseeMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,500
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,051
avg across 511 jobs
Pay Distribution in Chattanooga, Tennessee
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
26% Dedicated Routes
70% Pets Allowed
69% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,592 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch94%
Live Load65%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Chattanooga, 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
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Chattanooga, Tennessee earns $2,493 per week, or approximately $129,636 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,592 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Chattanooga, Tennessee earn $4,500 per week, which works out to roughly $234,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,111/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,229/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,595/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 — 511 jobs in Chattanooga, Tennessee currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,051.
Based on 1,592 current listings in Chattanooga, Tennessee: 26% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 70% allow pets, 69% allow riders, 89% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,592 open positions and an average pay of $129,636 per year in Chattanooga, Tennessee, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $234,000 per year, and 511 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,051. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.