$2,417 /week
~$125,684/year
Average CDL driver pay in Memphis, Tennessee.
Browse 1,577 positions in Memphis, TennesseeMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $8,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,103
avg across 510 jobs
Pay Distribution in Memphis, Tennessee
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Memphis, Tennessee
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Memphis, Tennessee
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
70% Pets Allowed
69% Riders Allowed
88% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Memphis, Tennessee
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Memphis, Tennessee
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,577 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch94%
Live Load65%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Memphis, 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 Memphis, Tennessee earns $2,417 per week, or approximately $125,684 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,577 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Memphis, 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 Memphis, Tennessee. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,044/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,259/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,608/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 — 510 jobs in Memphis, Tennessee currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,103.
Based on 1,577 current listings in Memphis, Tennessee: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 70% allow pets, 69% allow riders, 88% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,577 open positions and an average pay of $125,684 per year in Memphis, Tennessee, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $221,000 per year, and 510 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,103. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.