$2,408 /week
~$125,216/year
Average CDL driver pay in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Browse 1,609 positions in Cleveland, TennesseeMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,046
avg across 519 jobs
Pay Distribution in Cleveland, Tennessee
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Cleveland, Tennessee
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, Tennessee
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Cleveland, Tennessee
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,609 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, Tennessee earns $2,408 per week, or approximately $125,216 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,609 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Cleveland, Tennessee earn $4,250 per week, which works out to roughly $221,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Cleveland, Tennessee. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,091/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,231/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,598/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 — 519 jobs in Cleveland, Tennessee currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,046.
Based on 1,609 current listings in Cleveland, 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 1,609 open positions and an average pay of $125,216 per year in Cleveland, Tennessee, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $221,000 per year, and 519 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,046. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.