Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
Very High Demand
Over-the-Road (OTR) Jobs in Tennessee
Browse otr trucking positions across Tennessee with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
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Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
OTR Trucking in Tennessee
Tennessee stretches from Memphis (FedEx hub and Mississippi River intermodal) along I-40 to Nashville and Knoxville, with strong automotive and retail distribution freight. Demand for OTR drivers in Tennessee is very high, with carriers recruiting experienced CDL-A drivers for long-haul lanes that touch this state. Ask each carrier for current pay — this page does not publish an unsourced band.
Top Companies Hiring OTR Drivers in TN
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CRST International
$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
Forward Air
$60,000 - $90,000OTR, Regional, LTL, Expedited, Owner-Operator
Knight-Swift Transportation
$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Intermodal
US Xpress (Knight-Swift)
$52,000 - $82,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team
Driving job listings in Tennessee
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$62,500 - $88,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$63,500 - $89,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$66,500 - $94,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$70,000 - $99,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$46,500 - $66,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$53,000 - $74,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$58,000 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for OTR Jobs in Tennessee
Memphis
Tennessee
Nashville
Tennessee
Knoxville
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Clarksville
Tennessee
Key Freight Routes in Tennessee
1
I-40 (Memphis to Nashville to Knoxville)
2
I-65 (Nashville to Alabama and Kentucky)
3
I-24 (Nashville to Chattanooga)
Requirements for OTR Driving in TN
- Valid CDL-A license
- Minimum 6 months verifiable OTR experience (some carriers accept new graduates)
- Clean MVR with no major violations in the past 3 years
- DOT physical card (medical examiner's certificate)
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
- Must be at least 21 years old for interstate driving
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OTR Trucking Jobs in Tennessee — FAQs
How much do otr truck drivers make in Tennessee?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for otr drivers in Tennessee. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
What are the best OTR trucking routes through Tennessee?
Tennessee's interstate system connects drivers to major freight lanes across the region. Outbound loads from Tennessee typically move to distribution hubs in neighboring states, while inbound freight includes consumer goods, raw materials, and manufacturing inputs. Carriers based in or running through TN offer consistent miles with multiple routing options.
Are trucking companies in Tennessee hiring otr drivers in 2026?
Yes — otr driver demand in Tennessee is very high heading into 2026. Tennessee is one of the top hiring markets for otr drivers, with multiple carriers offering sign-on bonuses, increased CPM rates, and accelerated hiring processes. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in TN.