Skip to main content
USA Trucker Choice

Trucking Companies in Tennessee

Directory of 25,724+ registered carriers in Tennessee (TN). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in Tennessee

Tennessee is one of the most important trucking states in America, anchored by Memphis — home to FedEx's global hub and the busiest cargo airport in the Western Hemisphere. Nashville has boomed as a distribution center market, and Chattanooga hosts several major carrier headquarters including Covenant Transport and US Xpress. The I-40 corridor spans the entire state east-west, connecting Memphis to Knoxville. No state income tax on wages and affordable operating costs make Tennessee extremely popular with carriers and drivers. The state's automotive sector (Nissan in Smyrna, GM in Spring Hill) adds steady freight demand.

Top Trucking Companies in Tennessee

1

FedEx

City
Memphis, TN
Fleet Size
40,000+
Specialties
LTLExpeditedAir Freight
2

Werner Enterprises

City
Nashville, TN
Fleet Size
8,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferFlatbed
3

Schneider National

City
Nashville, TN
Fleet Size
10,500+
Specialties
Dry VanIntermodalTanker
4

Covenant Transport

City
Chattanooga, TN
Fleet Size
5,800+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferDedicated
5

US Xpress Enterprises

City
Chattanooga, TN
Fleet Size
6,500+
Specialties
Dry VanDedicated
6

Averitt Express

City
Cookeville, TN
Fleet Size
4,900+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
7

Knight-Swift Transportation

City
Memphis, TN
Fleet Size
23,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferIntermodal
8

Old Dominion Freight Line

City
Nashville, TN
Fleet Size
10,000+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
9

Nissan Private Fleet (TN)

City
Smyrna, TN
Fleet Size
500+
Specialties
FlatbedDedicated
10

Music City Freight

City
Nashville, TN
Fleet Size
300+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
11

Volunteer Express

City
Knoxville, TN
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
Dry VanReefer
12

Dollar General Fleet

City
Goodlettsville, TN
Fleet Size
1,200+
Specialties
Dry VanDedicated

Tennessee Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.45

Top Equipment Types

Dry VanLTLReeferFlatbed

Major Freight Hubs

  • Memphis
  • Nashville
  • Chattanooga
  • Knoxville

Key Industries

  • Logistics (FedEx HQ)
  • Automotive
  • Healthcare
  • Music/entertainment

Tennessee Trucking Regulations

Tennessee has no state income tax on wages (Hall Tax on investment income ended in 2021), making it attractive for trucking professionals. The state follows federal regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. No toll roads on interstates (some minor toll bridges). Annual vehicle inspections are required. Mountain grades in eastern Tennessee require careful driving.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in Tennessee

Tennessee has approximately 25,724 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include FedEx, Werner Enterprises, Schneider National.
The largest carriers operating in Tennessee include FedEx, Werner Enterprises, Schneider National. These companies cover specialties including Dry Van, LTL, Reefer, Flatbed. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in Tennessee are Dry Van, LTL, Reefer, Flatbed. Key industries driving freight demand include Logistics (FedEx HQ), Automotive, Healthcare, Music/entertainment. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.45.
The major freight hubs in Tennessee are Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages (Hall Tax on investment income ended in 2021), making it attractive for trucking professionals. The state follows federal regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. No toll roads on interstates (some minor toll bridges). Annual vehicle inspections are required. Mountain grades in eastern Tennessee require careful driving.