CDL-A Truck Driver Jobs in Memphis, TN
Memphis is known as one of America's biggest distribution towns. I-40 and I-55 cross here at the Mississippi River, and the city sits within a day's drive of a large share of the country.
Main highways: I-40, I-55, I-240 and I-269.
What Freight Moves Through Memphis
Memphis is home to FedEx's world hub, which makes Memphis International one of the busiest cargo airports in the world. Several Class I railroads run through town, and barge traffic on the Mississippi adds to the mix. With all that, Memphis has a dense cluster of warehouses and distribution centers for retail and e-commerce.
Types of Runs From the Memphis Area
Local drivers often run air cargo, rail ramp and warehouse work. Regional lanes run across the Mid-South, from Arkansas and Mississippi to Tennessee and Alabama. OTR drivers use Memphis as a jumping-off point in just about every direction.
Every carrier is different, so pay, home time and equipment depend on the company and the account. Get the details in writing before you sign on.
How Road Ready Crew Helps Memphis Drivers
We're trucker-run, not a call center. You tell us what you need: home time, type of freight, the equipment you want and what you won't put up with. We match you with carriers that are hiring for that kind of seat. Listings change week to week, so we won't promise a job we don't have. Drivers never pay us. Carriers pay us when they hire.
Want to see what's open right now? Check our current CDL-A jobs, or read our driver tips and guides before you talk to a recruiter.
Memphis CDL-A Driver FAQ
Why is Memphis such a big trucking hub?
It has a giant air cargo hub, several railroads, the Mississippi River and two major interstates crossing in the middle of the country. That combination brings a lot of freight. Tell us what you want to run and we'll look at openings.
Does it cost me anything to use Road Ready Crew in Memphis?
No. Drivers never pay us a dime. Carriers pay us when they hire a driver we sent them.
Are there CDL-A jobs open in Memphis right now?
It depends on the week. Carrier openings around Memphis change all the time, and we don't promise a seat before we've talked to you. Fill out the driver form and tell us what you want, and we'll match you with carriers that are hiring for your kind of run.