Truck Driver Jobs in Memphis Area (Southaven), MS

Memphis Area (Southaven) is a high-demand market for truck drivers. Major employers in the area include FedEx Ground (Memphis Hub), Ashley Furniture DC, Milwaukee Tool DC, Walmart DC. Key freight corridors like I-55 North to Memphis Corridor keep loads moving consistently. Across Mississippi, there are approximately 28,000+ active truck drivers.

Truck drivers in the Memphis Area (Southaven) area typically earn $50,000 - $76,000 annually, depending on equipment type, experience, and routes. The statewide average for Mississippi is $42,000 - $62,000. Memphis Area (Southaven)'s higher demand often pushes local rates above the state average.

Major carriers and logistics companies hiring in Memphis Area (Southaven) include FedEx Ground (Memphis Hub), Ashley Furniture DC, Milwaukee Tool DC, Walmart DC. These companies hire CDL-A, CDL-B, and non-CDL drivers for a variety of positions — from local delivery to OTR routes. O Trucking connects you with loads from these carriers and many others, letting you choose which freight to haul.

Key freight corridors near Memphis Area (Southaven) include I-55 North to Memphis Corridor, I-69 South Corridor, US-51 North Route. These routes carry agriculture and automotive freight and provide consistent load availability for local, regional, and OTR drivers. Drivers based in Memphis Area (Southaven) can access outbound loads heading in multiple directions from these corridors.

CDL training facilities near Memphis Area (Southaven) include Northwest MS Community College CDL and DeSoto County CDL Academy. Most CDL-A programs take 3-7 weeks to complete and cost $3,000-7,000. Some programs offer financing or payment plans. Once you have your CDL, apply with O Trucking and start driving within 48 hours — no weeks of mandatory orientation.

No — your CDL works in all 50 states, and many drivers based elsewhere run loads into and out of Memphis Area (Southaven). However, living near Memphis Area (Southaven) gives you access to local routes (home nightly) and lets you build relationships with area shippers and receivers. If Memphis Area (Southaven) isn't your home base, we can still match you with freight that routes through the area.

Memphis Area (Southaven)'s strong freight market supports all equipment types — dry van, reefer, flatbed, step deck, power only, box truck, and hotshot all find loads here. The agriculture sector drives specialized equipment demand, while shipbuilding creates additional freight opportunities. Tell us your equipment type and we'll show you what's available.