CDL-A Truck Driving Jobs in Tennessee
CDL-A driver jobs based in Tennessee, including Chattanooga, Memphis, Cleveland, Nashville, Lebanon, plus regional and over-the-road fleets that hire drivers who live in Tennessee. Every job shows home time, freight and how the pay works, without carrier sales talk.
Right now we have 18 CDL-A jobs for drivers in Tennessee. Company-driver jobs with a reported average pay show a typical average of about $1,580 a week, with most between $1,300 and $1,900. Home time: 28% home daily, 33% home weekly, 39% with longer stretches out. Most of the freight is dry van and intermodal container. 6 of these jobs are listed as no-touch or drop and hook.
Updated October 21, 2026. Pay figures are averages or maximums reported by carriers, not guarantees.
Live unloads averaging 3-4 stops per load
Avg $1,900 a weekView →Dedicated CDL-A DriverChattanooga, TN · Dedicated · Home weekly
On average, drivers will deliver 3 loads per week, making three stops
Avg $1,693 a weekView →Intermodal CDL-A DriverNashville, TN · Intermodal · Home daily
Intermodal containers on chassis, no-touch freight
Avg $1,500 a weekView →Dedicated Intermodal CDL-A DriverMemphis, TN · Dedicated · Home weekly
Drop and Hook / Live Load / Live Unload / Preload
Avg $1,400 a weekView →Dedicated Intermodal CDL-A DriverLebanon, TN · Dedicated · Home daily
Drop and Hook / Live Load / Live Unload / Preload
Avg $1,300 a weekView →Intermodal CDL-A DriverChattanooga, TN · Intermodal · Home daily
Intermodal containers on chassis, no-touch freight
Avg $1,295 a weekView →Local CDL-A DriverHiring in AL, GA, TN · Local · Home daily
All merchandise carried in a Ross Dress for Less. Apparel and house waView →Local Intermodal CDL-A DriverMemphis, TN · Local · Home daily
8–12 hour workdays depending on freight volumeView →CDL-A Company driver · OTR & RegionalHiring in AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA and more · OTR · Home weekly
Dry Van
Avg $2,000 a weekView →OTR CDL-A DriverHiring in GA, IA, IN, NC, SC, TN and more · OTR · 18 days out, 5 days home
Full truckload dry van
Avg $90,000–$105,000 a yearView →CDL-A Company driver · OTRHiring in CO, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS and more · OTR · Out 10 days and home for 3 days
Flatbed
Avg $1,700 a weekView →Regional CDL-A DriverHiring in IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO and more · Regional · Home weekly
Full truckload dry van
Avg $85,000–$105,000 a yearView →Dedicated CDL-A DriverHiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT and more · Dedicated · Home every 2 weeks
This is a no-touch freight account.
Avg $1,519 a weekView →Dedicated CDL-A DriverHiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT and more · Dedicated · Home every 2 weeks
Avg $1,519 a weekView →OTR Owner-Operator (own truck)Hiring in AL, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE and more · OTR · Out about 5 to 7 days at a time
Dry van, about 75–85% drop and hook
Avg $235,000 a year in 1099 gross revenue (before truck expenses)View →OTR CDL-A Team DriverHiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT and more · OTR · Home every 2 weeks
Avg $1,500–$2,100 a weekView →Dedicated CDL-A Team DriverHiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT and more · Dedicated · Every four Weeks
Avg $1,500–$1,700 a weekView →CDL-A Team · OTR & RegionalHiring in AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA and more · OTR · Home weekly
Dry Van
Questions drivers ask
How much do CDL-A drivers make in Tennessee?
It depends on the job type. On the jobs we list for Tennessee right now, check the average pay on each job; local and dedicated jobs often report weekly averages, OTR jobs often pay by the mile. Averages are reported by carriers and are not guarantees.
Can I get a CDL-A job in Tennessee with little experience?
Some carriers hiring in Tennessee take drivers with 3 to 6 months of experience, and some OTR fleets train new CDL graduates. Each job lists its experience requirement.
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