$2,403 /week
~$124,956/year
Average CDL driver pay in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Browse 1,600 positions in Knoxville, TennesseeMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $8,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,071
avg across 518 jobs
Pay Distribution in Knoxville, Tennessee
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Knoxville, Tennessee
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Knoxville, Tennessee
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
26% Dedicated Routes
71% Pets Allowed
69% Riders Allowed
88% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Knoxville, Tennessee
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Knoxville, Tennessee
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,600 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, Tennessee earns $2,403 per week, or approximately $124,956 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,600 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Knoxville, Tennessee earn $4,250 per week, which works out to roughly $221,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Knoxville, Tennessee. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,090/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,234/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,596/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 — 518 jobs in Knoxville, Tennessee currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,071.
Based on 1,600 current listings in Knoxville, Tennessee: 26% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 71% allow pets, 69% allow riders, 88% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,600 open positions and an average pay of $124,956 per year in Knoxville, Tennessee, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $221,000 per year, and 518 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,071. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.