Trucking Driver Wanted in Memphis, Tennessee, USA

A trucking driver operates commercial trucks to transport freight, containers, automotive parts, food products, industrial materials, equipment, and other cargo throughout Memphis and surrounding states.

Current Memphis opportunities include Class A CDL drivers, local truck drivers, regional drivers, OTR drivers, intermodal drivers, freight drivers, delivery drivers, dry-van drivers, and owner-operators.

List of Trucking Driver Vacancies

Class A Truck Driver

A Class A truck driver operates tractor-trailers and other combination commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities can include performing vehicle inspections, transporting freight, securing loads, following assigned routes, completing documentation, and communicating with dispatch.

Current Memphis listings include local and regional Class A positions.

Local Truck Driver

A local truck driver operates primarily around Memphis and nearby communities.

Responsibilities can include making multiple deliveries, loading and unloading freight, inspecting the truck, following local routes, and returning home after the route.

Current Memphis listings include local Class A positions with daily home time.

Regional Truck Driver

A regional truck driver transports freight between Memphis and cities throughout Tennessee and neighboring states.

Responsibilities can include route planning, cargo securement, vehicle inspections, electronic logs, and communication with dispatch.

A current Penske position in Memphis offers Class A regional driving with weekly home time and no-touch freight.

OTR Truck Driver

An over-the-road driver transports freight across multiple states.

Responsibilities can include long-distance driving, load inspections, cargo securement, electronic logging, route navigation, and maintaining communication with dispatch.

Current Memphis listings include OTR Class A positions and team-driving opportunities.

Intermodal Truck Driver

An intermodal driver transports shipping containers between rail terminals, warehouses, distribution centers, and customers.

Current Memphis opportunities include local and regional intermodal freight, including positions with daily home time.

Freight Truck Driver

A freight driver transports commercial cargo between terminals, distribution centers, warehouses, and businesses.

Responsibilities can include loading freight, securing cargo, inspecting trailers, following routes, and completing delivery paperwork.

Dry Van Truck Driver

A dry-van driver transports general freight inside enclosed trailers.

Responsibilities can include inspecting trailers, securing pallets, transporting merchandise, and completing scheduled deliveries.

A current Memphis Class A flex position involves operating 26- to 53-foot dry vans and handling freight with pallet jacks and hand trucks.

Delivery Truck Driver

A delivery truck driver transports products from distribution facilities to stores, dealerships, businesses, and other customers.

Penske currently has a Memphis Class A position involving multi-stop deliveries of automotive parts and supplies to dealerships.

Automotive Parts Truck Driver

An automotive-parts driver transports parts and supplies between distribution centers and dealerships.

Responsibilities can include multi-stop deliveries, unloading using pallet jacks and hand trucks, scanning products, and completing delivery documentation.

Owner-Operator Truck Driver

An owner-operator operates their own commercial tractor while hauling freight for a carrier or logistics company.

Current Memphis listings include local and regional intermodal owner-operator opportunities with home-daily options.

No-Touch Freight Driver

A no-touch freight driver transports cargo without normally handling the freight manually.

Current Ryder opportunities in Memphis include Class A no-touch freight driving with daily home time and scheduled routes.

Requirements

1. Valid commercial driver's license
2. Class A CDL for applicable positions
3. Appropriate endorsements when required
4. Previous tractor-trailer experience when required
5. Acceptable driving record
6. Valid medical card
7. Knowledge of DOT regulations
8. Knowledge of hours-of-service requirements
9. Ability to perform pre-trip inspections
10. Ability to perform post-trip inspections
11. Ability to operate tractor-trailers
12. Ability to operate dry-van trailers
13. Ability to secure cargo
14. Ability to use pallet jacks
15. Ability to use hand trucks
16. Ability to maintain electronic logs
17. Ability to use GPS navigation
18. Ability to follow assigned routes
19. Ability to complete delivery paperwork
20. Ability to communicate with dispatch
21. Ability to inspect tires and equipment
22. Ability to identify mechanical problems
23. Ability to report vehicle issues
24. Good defensive-driving skills
25. Good road awareness
26. Good communication skills
27. Good time-management skills
28. Physical stamina
29. Ability to load and unload freight when required
30. Ability to repeatedly enter and exit the truck
31. Ability to work independently
32. Ability to work early mornings when required
33. Ability to work nights when required
34. Ability to work weekends when required
35. Ability to travel regionally
36. Ability to travel OTR when required
37. Ability to pass required screening
38. Ability to pass a DOT medical examination
39. Ability to follow company safety procedures

Requirements vary by position. For example, a current Centerline Memphis Class A position requires one year of Class A driving experience, a valid Class A license, and a medical card.

A current regional CDL-A position based in Memphis requires a valid Class A CDL and experienced first-seat driving experience.

For local owner-operator positions, IMC currently requires at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, a Class A CDL, and an acceptable driving record.

Benefits

1. Opportunity to develop commercial-driving experience
2. Development of Class A CDL skills
3. Experience with local Memphis routes
4. Experience with regional routes
5. Long-distance driving experience
6. Development of cargo-securement skills
7. Experience with dry-van transportation
8. Experience with intermodal freight
9. Development of vehicle-inspection skills
10. Experience using electronic logs
11. Development of route-planning abilities
12. Improvement of defensive-driving skills
13. Development of logistics knowledge
14. Experience transporting automotive products
15. Experience with distribution centers
16. Development of communication with dispatch
17. Development of time-management skills
18. Exposure to freight transportation
19. Development of professional driving habits

Advantages

1. Provides practical trucking experience
2. Develops knowledge of Memphis transportation routes
3. Strengthens highway-driving abilities
4. Develops cargo-securement techniques
5. Provides experience with different types of freight
6. Builds local and regional driving experience
7. Can develop intermodal transportation skills
8. Can develop dry-van driving experience
9. Improves vehicle-inspection abilities
10. Strengthens defensive-driving practices
11. Develops route-management skills
12. Improves communication with dispatch
13. Provides logistics-industry experience
14. Develops freight-handling knowledge
15. Strengthens transportation safety practices
16. Provides experience with distribution networks
17. Builds experience useful for future positions as a CDL-A driver, local driver, regional driver, OTR driver, freight driver, intermodal driver, delivery driver, dry-van driver, or owner-operator