Straight Truck Jobs in Tennessee

A Straight Truck, also known as a box truck or a cube van, plays an essential role in the transportation industry. These vehicles are crucial for local deliveries and short hauls, often carrying goods from warehouses to retail outlets, or delivering packages in urban areas. Straight Trucks are typically easier to navigate in congested areas compared to larger tractor-trailers, making them ideal for delivery in densely populated regions. They serve as a vital cog in the supply chain, ensuring the smooth and timely transportation of goods to their final destination.

To operate a Straight Truck, one must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - specifically a Class B CDL - or a specialized Straight Truck certification. Important skills for this role include the ability to operate and maintain the vehicle, strong spatial awareness for loading and unloading goods, as well as navigation and route planning skills. Prior job roles that can lead to this position may include a delivery driver, a warehouse worker, or a forklift operator, each providing relevant experience in handling goods, understanding delivery procedures, and operating commercial vehicles.

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OTR Flatbed Truck Driver

  • Milligan College, TN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Milligan College, TN
  • 4 hours ago

Run Flatbed Freight with Cargo Runner Co.! We're hiring experienced CDL-A Flatbed Drivers to join our team. Whether you're looking for company driver pay or a lease/owner op setup, weve got a spot...

OTR Flatbed Truck Driver

  • Antioch, TN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Antioch, TN
  • 4 hours ago

Run Flatbed Freight with Cargo Runner Co.! We're hiring experienced CDL-A Flatbed Drivers to join our team. Whether you're looking for company driver pay or a lease/owner op setup, weve got a spot...

OTR Flatbed Truck Driver

  • Cookeville, TN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 4 hours ago

Run Flatbed Freight with Cargo Runner Co.! We're hiring experienced CDL-A Flatbed Drivers to join our team. Whether you're looking for company driver pay or a lease/owner op setup, weve got a spot...

HIRING OTR FLATBED TRUCK DRIVERS | Truck Driving Job | Trucking | Over the Road UP TO 70CPM PAY!...

Hiring Otr Flatbed Truck Drivers Up To 70Cpm Pay And/Or Lease Purchase

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

HIRING OTR FLATBED TRUCK DRIVERS | Truck Driving Job | Trucking | Over the Road UP TO 70CPM PAY!...

Hiring Otr Flatbed Truck Drivers Up To 70Cpm Pay And/Or Lease Purchase

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

HIRING OTR FLATBED TRUCK DRIVERS | Truck Driving Job | Trucking | Over the Road UP TO 70CPM PAY!...

CDL A OTR FLATBED POSITION UP TO $3000 NOW HIRING CDL-A FLATBED DRIVERS (OTR) JOIN OUR FASTEST OVER-THE-ROAD GROWING FLATBED COMPANY!...

Be Home More in a home weekly driving job!...

Be Home More in a home weekly driving job!...

Be Home More in a home weekly driving job!...

Be Home More in a home weekly driving job!...

CDL A OTR FLATBED POSITION UP TO $3000 NOW HIRING CDL-A FLATBED DRIVERS (OTR) JOIN OUR FASTEST OVER-THE-ROAD GROWING FLATBED COMPANY!...

Local Class A CDL Delivery Truck Driver (281)

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago

drug screen and random drug screens are required Straight truck experience is preferred Semi tractor and trailer experience is preferred Benefits may include: Health, dental, and vision coverage -...

Delivery Truck Driver - CDL

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Would you like a truck driving career where you can be home daily with no nights or weekends? Join our team today!...

70-75 cpm or 30% of Gross CDL Flatbed Truck Drivers Needed

  • Memphis, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 5 days ago

2 year+ CDL class A, driving experience!...

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for Straight Truck 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 Straight Truck positions.



Highest Education Level

Straight Trucks in Tennessee offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.6%
Associate's Degree
12.1%
Bachelor's Degree
10.9%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
1.2%

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

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Straight Truck position


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