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Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling Jobs in Tennessee

Tennessee is rapidly becoming a major auto manufacturing state, anchored by Nissan's Smyrna plant (the largest vehicle assembly plant in North America by volume), GM's Spring Hill complex, and Volkswagen's Chattanooga facility. Ford's BlueOval City in Stanton will be the largest automotive construction project in Tennessee history, adding massive EV and battery production. The state's location on I-40 and I-65 connects it to parts suppliers across the Southeast.

TN Industry Pay

$52,000 - $80,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+7% through 2028 (EV transition effect)

Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in Tennessee

Tennessee is rapidly becoming a major auto manufacturing state, anchored by Nissan's Smyrna plant (the largest vehicle assembly plant in North America by volume), GM's Spring Hill complex, and Volkswagen's Chattanooga facility. Ford's BlueOval City in Stanton will be the largest automotive construction project in Tennessee history, adding massive EV and battery production. The state's location on I-40 and I-65 connects it to parts suppliers across the Southeast.

Top Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling Employers in Tennessee

1

Nissan North America (Smyrna)

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2

GM Spring Hill Assembly

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3

Volkswagen Chattanooga

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4

Denso Manufacturing (Maryville)

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5

Penske Logistics

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Requirements for Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in TN

CDL-A required for all auto hauler and most parts delivery positions
Car hauler experience with multi-level trailer loading/unloading
Just-in-time delivery reliability (zero tolerance for late loads)
Clean driving record (hauling $500K+ in vehicles per load)
Ability to work rotating shifts matching factory production schedules

Equipment Used in Tennessee

Multi-level car hauler trailersDry van (auto parts)Flatbed (steel/stampings)Specialized enclosed trailersHotshot trucks (expedited parts)Container chassis (port drayage for imports)

Trucking in Tennessee

State CDL Avg

$48,000 - $74,000

Key Industries

Air cargo & logistics (FedEx, Memphis), Automotive manufacturing (Nissan, GM, VW), Healthcare (Nashville HCA, hospital supply)

Major Cities

Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga

Top Corridors

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

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Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in Tennessee — FAQ

What is Nissan Smyrna's impact on Tennessee trucking?

Nissan's Smyrna plant is the highest-volume single auto assembly plant in North America, producing Altima, Rogue, and other models. The plant and its surrounding supplier park generate massive parts delivery demand along the I-24 and I-65 corridors near Nashville.

How will Ford BlueOval City change Tennessee auto trucking?

Ford's $5.6 billion BlueOval City in Stanton will produce electric F-Series trucks and batteries. When fully operational, it will create thousands of transportation jobs for parts inbound, battery material hauling (hazmat), and finished vehicle outbound from rural western Tennessee.

Is Tennessee's auto trucking sector growing?

Rapidly. Between Volkswagen's expansion in Chattanooga, GM's EVicle transition at Spring Hill, and Ford's BlueOval City, Tennessee is adding more new auto manufacturing capacity than any other state. This translates directly into more trucking positions for parts delivery and finished vehicle transport.