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OTR / Extended Away Trucking Jobs in Tennessee

Find truck driver positions in Tennessee with otr / extended away home time. Browse job types, expected pay, and top hiring companies in TN.

Home Time

Out 3-4 weeks, home 3-5 days

Expected Pay

$62,000 - $90,000

TN CDL-A Avg

$57,200

OTR / Extended Away Jobs in Tennessee

Tennessee is a strong market for otr / extended away trucking positions. Tennessee is a major logistics state stretching from Memphis (the busiest cargo airport in North America via FedEx) to Nashville (booming economy) to Knoxville (gateway to the Southeast). The state's central location and business-friendly policies attract distribution operations. Key industries including Air cargo & logistics (FedEx, Memphis), Automotive manufacturing (Nissan, GM, VW), Healthcare (Nashville HCA, hospital supply) create consistent demand for drivers who want otr / extended away schedules.

OTR / Extended Away Job Types Available in TN

1
OTR solo dry van
2
OTR team driver
3
OTR refrigerated driver
4
OTR flatbed driver
5
Expedited freight driver
6
Household goods mover
7
Oversized load escort/driver

Companies Offering OTR / Extended Away in Tennessee

P
Prime Inc
C
CRST International
C
Covenant Transport
C
Crete Carrier Corporation
R
Ryder System

Freight Corridors in Tennessee

I-40 (Memphis to Nashville to Knoxville)
I-65 (Nashville to Alabama and Kentucky)
I-24 (Nashville to Chattanooga)

Major Trucking Cities in Tennessee

Memphis, TN
Nashville, TN
Knoxville, TN
Chattanooga, TN
Clarksville, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do otr / extended away truck drivers make in Tennessee?

OTR / Extended Away truck drivers in Tennessee typically earn $62,000 - $90,000 annually. The overall CDL-A average in Tennessee is $57,200. Pay varies by carrier, freight type, and endorsements.

What otr / extended away trucking jobs are available in Tennessee?

Tennessee offers otr / extended away positions in OTR solo dry van, OTR team driver, OTR refrigerated driver. The state's key industries (Air cargo & logistics (FedEx, Memphis) and Automotive manufacturing (Nissan, GM, VW)) create consistent demand for drivers with this schedule.

Which companies offer otr / extended away schedules in Tennessee?

Major carriers offering otr / extended away schedules with operations in Tennessee include Prime Inc, CRST International, Covenant Transport. Check each carrier's website for current openings near Memphis.