Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
Very High Demand
Team Driving Jobs in Tennessee
Browse team trucking positions across Tennessee with top carriers hiring now.
Average Pay
$62,000 - $95,000
Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Team Trucking in Tennessee
Tennessee team drivers serve the Southeast's growing e-commerce and retail distribution networks, running coast-to-coast expedited loads and time-sensitive automotive parts freight. Team driving demand in Tennessee is very high, with carriers offering premium mileage rates and sign-on bonuses for qualified driver pairs.
Top Companies Hiring Team 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
US Xpress (Knight-Swift)
$52,000 - $82,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team
Knight-Swift Transportation
$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Intermodal
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Tennessee
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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 Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot 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 Team 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 Team Driving in TN
- Both drivers must hold valid CDL-A licenses
- 1+ year CDL-A experience for each team member
- Clean MVR for both drivers
- Ability to sleep in a moving truck
- Compatible driving schedules and communication skills
- DOT physical cards for both drivers
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Team Trucking Jobs in Tennessee — FAQs
How much do team truck drivers make in Tennessee?
Team truck drivers in Tennessee earn $62,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience, endorsements, and carrier. While base pay in Tennessee is near the national average, the lower cost of living means take-home pay stretches further than in coastal states. 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.
Which carriers hire team drivers in Tennessee?
Major carriers with team driving programs recruit in Tennessee, including national fleets running expedited and time-sensitive freight. Team positions based in TN typically run coast-to-coast or to specific high-demand corridors. Most carriers offer team-specific sign-on bonuses and assigned late-model trucks with team amenities.
Are trucking companies in Tennessee hiring team drivers in 2026?
Yes — team driver demand in Tennessee is very high heading into 2026. Tennessee is one of the top hiring markets for team 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.