CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Tennessee

A CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Truck Driver plays a critical role in the transportation industry by ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods. Their tasks include planning routes, inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods). It is their responsibility to manage loads, keep logs of their activities, report any incidents or issues encountered, and maintain a professional and customer-focused attitude. CDL Truck Drivers are key links in the supply chain, as they facilitate the movement of goods from manufacturers to consumers, impacting sectors such as retail, food services, and manufacturing.

Prior to becoming a CDL Truck Driver, an individual might have held roles such as a delivery driver, warehouse worker, or freight handler. These positions provide the necessary experience in handling goods, understanding delivery protocols, and operating within the logistics sector. In addition to prior experience, a CDL Truck Driver must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and often undergo further specialized training depending on the type of materials they transport. Essential skills for this role include a solid understanding of road safety, excellent time management to ensure timely deliveries, mechanical knowledge to perform basic vehicle maintenance, and physical stamina to manage long hours on the road.

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CDL-A Truck Driver - Weekly Home Time - Earn Up to $96,000/Year

  • Smyrna, TN
  • moments ago
  • Smyrna, TN
  • moments ago

A CDL Minimum of 6 months of verifiable OTR tractor-trailer experience in the last 12 months or 12+ months experience in last 2 years Must meet FMCSA/DOT driver regulations No SAP Interested in Driving...

CFI is Now Hiring CDL-A Driver - Recent Grads! Excellent Pay and Benefits - Reliable Home Time Solo and Team Opportunities Available Top Drivers Earn $100,000+ Annually 90% No-Touch Freight CFI...

Licensed OTR CDL-A Driver - Earn Up to $100,000/Year - 1+ Year Exp.

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 3 hours ago

Requirements: Valid CDL-A At least 1 year of driving experience within the last 5 years Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement and doubles/triples endorsements Must pass DOT Medical exam...

CDL A Conestoga Truck Driver, Home Weekly Regional

  • Lobelville, TN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lobelville, TN
  • 8 hours ago

Job Location CDL-A Home Weekly - Regional Conestoga - $1,500-$1,800/week Home Weekly for an average of 48 hours Percentage Fleet - earn more of the percentage based on your production! 27% scale...

Local CDL A Truck Driver - $24/hr

  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 10 hours ago
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 10 hours ago

: CDL A Experience: 1+ year Additional Information TransForce is seeking CDL A Driver in Goodlettsville, TN....

Team CDL-A Driver

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 16 hours ago

Join Baylor Trucking - Drive with Purpose! *This is a Ready Made Team Position* Do you have the drive to keep America moving forward? Are you looking to steer your career toward a prosperous...

CDL-A Truck Driver - Recent Grads Welcome - Home Weekends

  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 16 hours ago

Orientation is followed by five weeks over-the-road (OTR) with a Driver Trainer (4 weeks if you have an Automatic Transmission restriction printed on your Class A CDL)....

Class A CDL, Regional, Home weekends

  • Memphis, TN
  • 18 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 18 hours ago

Looking for Professional drivers to run Regional, we pick up and deliver to steel mills, No Tarping, we have new Conestoga trailers,we have paid training if you have 2 years CDL experience, No...

$20.00-$22.00/HR Local Class B Truck Drivers

  • Harrison, TN
  • 18 hours ago
  • Harrison, TN
  • 18 hours ago

Truck Driver Training, Chauffer, Class A, Class A CDL, Class A Truck Driver, Company Paid Training, Company Truck Driver, Delivery, Delivery Driver, Distribution, Driver, Drivers, Driving, Entry Level...

CDL A Truck Driver - Up To $1600/week + Benefits

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 19 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 19 hours ago

Job Info Job Location: Knoxville, TN Route Type: OTR Type of Assignment: Dedicated Transmission Type: Automatic Job Requirements CDL Class: CDL A Experience: 2+ years Additional Information CDL A Truck...

Class B CDL Driver - Home Daily - $26.50 per hour (must get hazmat)

  • La Vergne, TN
  • 23 hours ago
  • La Vergne, TN
  • 23 hours ago

Compensation: $26.50 per hour About our Class B CDL Job: - Overtime after 8 - Automatic Transmissions - Mon-Fri 7am to 4pm Requirements of Class B CDL Job - A valid CDL Class B - Hazmat required or...

Salary: $75,421 CPM: Starting pay $.56 to $59 CPM Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer experience with a class A CDL AT CRETE AND SHAFFER, INDUSTRY LEADING PAY IS JUST THE BEGINNING Learn...

Regional CDL A Drivers 65CPM, $1,200/wk Min. Guaranteed. Job in Collegedale Gr8Jobs

  • Collegedale, TN
  • 23 hours ago
  • Collegedale, TN
  • 23 hours ago

No Touch Non-HazMat Freight No Slip Seating / Home Weekly For 34HR Reset / optional to OTR Drivers. B.A.H. Express, Inc is a highly diversified and financially sound S. E. Regional Transportation...

No Touch Non-HazMat Freight No Slip Seating / Home Weekly For 34HR Reset / optional to OTR Drivers. B.A.H. Express, Inc is a highly diversified and financially sound S. E. Regional Transportation...

CDL-A Driver: High Miles, Excellent Pay and Benefits. Job in Brentwood Gr8Jobs

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 23 hours ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 23 hours ago

CDL-A Reefer Truck Driver Jobs Open in Your Region! EARN $82,400 - $91,700 yr. Apply Now or Call to Speak to a Recruiter Regional CDL-A Reefer Truck Driver Jobs Offer High Miles And Excellent...

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Tennessee

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CDL Truck Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

CDL Truck Drivers in Tennessee offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
4.4%
Some College
3.7%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CDL Truck Drivers in Tennessee
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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