CDL-A Truck Driving Jobs in Nashville, TN
Big River Transfer — CDL-A Flatbed & Reefer Positions
Nashville drivers: Big River Transfer is hiring CDL-A Flatbed and Reefer drivers. Our Memphis base is under 3 hours away on I-40, and Nashville sits right in our preferred hiring radius. Same pay, same equipment, same team — no relocation needed.
Open Positions
We're actively hiring CDL-A drivers in the Nashville area for two divisions.
CDL-A Flatbed Driver
Haul steel, lumber, machinery, and building materials. Tarp pay on every load. Late-model Freightliner Cascadias with all flatbed gear provided.
- Pay: $0.55–$0.70 CPM + $60/load tarp pay (tarp & untarp)
- Type: Company Driver
- Runs: Regional & OTR, nationwide
CDL-A Reefer Driver
Temperature-sensitive freight across all 48 states through our brokerage network. Food products, produce, pharma, and more.
- Pay: $0.55–$0.70 CPM + detention
- Type: Company Driver
- Runs: Regional & OTR, nationwide
Why Drive Out of Nashville?
Nashville is under 3 hours from our Memphis base via I-40 — and it's one of the strongest freight markets in the Southeast.
I-40 Corridor Access
Nashville sits right on I-40 — the same corridor that connects to our Memphis base under 3 hours away. Excellent positioning for Southeast and cross-country freight lanes.
Growing Freight Market
Nashville is one of the fastest-growing metros in the US. Distribution centers, construction, and manufacturing are booming — meaning steady loads year-round.
Established Carrier
Big River Transfer is a licensed, insured carrier (MC-1649855 / DOT 4254852) based in Memphis. Nashville drivers benefit from the same dispatch, equipment, and pay as our Memphis team.
Competitive Pay
Starting at $0.55–$0.70 CPM with tarp pay, detention, and milestone bonuses. Same pay structure for Nashville- and Memphis-based drivers.
Pay & Bonuses
All positions include the same pay structure and bonus program — Nashville or Memphis, you earn the same.
Base & Additional Pay
- All Miles Paid: Loaded and deadhead miles both paid
- Base CPM: $0.55–$0.70/mile
- Flatbed Tarp Pay: $60/load — tarp and untarp both paid
- Detention: $25/hour after 3 hours
- Driver Assist: $25/hour
- Local Work: $25/hour (≤65 miles)
Bonus Program
- Safety Bonus: Up to $250/quarter
- 100K Miles: $1,000 milestone bonus
- 500K Miles: $5,000 milestone bonus
- Customer Referral: $1,000
- Driver Referral: $1,000 total
Nashville–Memphis I-40 Corridor
Nashville is about 210 miles from our Memphis base — under 3 hours straight down I-40. You stay home-based in Nashville while getting the full support of an established Memphis carrier. We also hire qualified CDL-A drivers nationwide.
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Prefer to call? (901) 295-9066 or email dispatch@bigrivertransfer.com
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