Averitt Express
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL, Dedicated, Truckload
Very High Demand
Regional Truck Driver Jobs in Tennessee
Browse regional trucking positions across Tennessee with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
Ask the carrier
Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Regional 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. Regional driver demand in Tennessee is very high, with multi-state runs that usually keep drivers within a few hundred miles of a Tennessee domicile and weekly home time on many accounts.
Top Companies Hiring Regional Drivers in TN
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Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
CRST International
$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
FedEx Freight
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
Forward Air
$60,000 - $90,000OTR, Regional, LTL, Expedited, Owner-Operator
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 Regional 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 Regional Driving in TN
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months CDL-A experience (some carriers accept recent graduates)
- Clean MVR with no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
- DOT physical card
- Willingness to travel multi-state routes within assigned region
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check
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Regional Trucking Jobs in Tennessee — FAQs
How much do regional truck drivers make in Tennessee?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for regional 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.
How often do regional drivers in Tennessee get home?
Most regional driving positions based in Tennessee offer weekly home time, with many carriers guaranteeing at least 34 hours off each week. Some premium regional accounts get drivers home every weekend. The frequency depends on the carrier, account, and your home terminal location relative to the regional freight lanes.
Are trucking companies in Tennessee hiring regional drivers in 2026?
Yes — regional driver demand in Tennessee is very high heading into 2026. Tennessee is one of the top hiring markets for regional 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.