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OTR Dry Van Trucking Job in Knoxville, TN
Last updated: 09-18-2026
$0.65 - $0.75CPM
$2,500Sign-on bonus
2 – 4 WeeksOn the road
Vacancy description
HMD Trucking is hiring dry van truck driving jobs in Knoxville and nearby areas. Our dry van division offers steady freight, reliable miles, and competitive pay that reflects the effort you put in on the road. With modern equipment, consistent support, and year-round job availability, we provide a professional driving experience built around stability and comfort.
If you’re an experienced CDL-A driver looking for strong miles and consistent OTR opportunities, our Knoxville dry van positions are now available.
What Sets Driving with HMD Apart:
Drivers earn a base rate of 65 CPM on every mile, with average weekly mileage of around 2,500 miles and no-touch freight across the board.
We offer strong referral bonuses for each qualified driver you recommend.
Additional pay is available for clean DOT inspections and for successfully completing onboarding.
Supportive team and reliable equipment to keep you moving efficiently.
About 90% of our fleet is the legendary Peterbilt 579. We also utilize Freightliner’s flagship Cascadia and Volvo trucks.
We have multiple dry van openings in Knoxville and nearby areas, with positions available year-round.
Requirements
Valid Class A CDL
Minimum 1 year of OTR CDL-A driving experience
No DUI or DWI convictions within the past 5 years
No more than 3 moving violations or 3 preventable accidents on record
No excessive speeding violations (21 mph or more over the limit) within the last 3 years
Drivers must be at least 23 years old at the time of application
Benefits
65 CPM base pay, with up to 10 CPM in performance-based bonuses
Average weekly mileage of approximately 2,500 miles
Home time every two weeks to support a balanced work–life schedule
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Optional life, AD&D, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with available employer matching
Paid Time Off, offering flexibility to rest and recharge
$2,500 sign-on bonus
Clean DOT inspection bonus of $100
Driver referral bonus of $2,000
Additional stop pay of $50 per stop
Empty miles paid at the same CPM rate as loaded miles
Detention pay of $15 per hour after the first 2 hours
Layover pay of $100 for every 24-hour period
Orientation pay of $150
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Dry Van Trucking Job in Knoxville, TN – Your Next Career Step
Have a CDL Class A and want OTR work? HMD offers stability, respect, and growth with consistent loads, modern trucks, and a supportive team.
Take on a dry van trucking job in Knoxville, TN with HMD and count on consistent pay and regular home time. Keep reading to discover your earning potential.
Discover Your Earning Potential at HMD
HMD has active vacancies for dry van truck driving jobs in Knoxville and is looking for drivers ready to grow their careers with us.
Apply nowWondering how much drivers really earn? Here’s a look at actual monthly paychecks — and what yours could look like.
Ennio K.
Miles13,290
Base CPM$0.65
Base Pay$8,639
Bonus CPM$0.10
Bonus Pay$1,329
Total$9,968
Roman K.
Miles Dry Van12,427
Base CPM$0.65
Base Pay$8,078
Bonus CPM$0.08
Bonus Pay$994
Total$9,072
Chris B.
Miles Dry Van14,530
Base CPM$0.65
Base Pay$9,445
Bonus CPM$0.08
Bonus Pay$1,162
Total$10,607
OTR Driving with HMD — At a Glance
These numbers show what Dry Van driving with HMD really looks like.
500+Number of drivers
10,000Average monthly mileage
$6,000Average monthly pay
Join HMD Trucking and boost both your miles and your earnings.
Apply nowDrive in Comfort with Trucks Made for Long Hauls
Our fleet consists of modern trucks that are less than three years old. With dry van truck driving jobs in Knoxville, you’ll operate late-model equipment built to keep you comfortable mile after mile.
All our semi-trucks offer the following benefits:
Peterbilt
Spacious, high-roof cabin
Inverter
Powerful diesel APU
Minifridge
Automatic
Removable rider seat
Comfortable combo sleeper
Life on the Road with HMD Drivers
Discover what it’s like to drive with HMD — straight from our drivers.
Nigel T.
In the company since 2020
Hello there, my name is Nigel Tuckey. Wanted to share with you a little bit about my experience. Beginning with the extensive training and orientation I received, right up through the professional support in the background that I've received from dispatch, and safety, and even the fine people in the repair shop to get me back on the road. Very early on, in the first couple of months, I was able to achieve or meet and even exceed my goals as far as mileage and earnings are concerned. Would highly recommend them. Feels like a family atmosphere, a lot of great support, a lot of fun!
Bonnie B.
In the company since 2021
Hi, my name is Bonnie Burton and I have been with the company for about 10 months. I really like the family atmosphere with HMD and I like that if I have any questions it's not hard to find the answer. Everybody knows who you are, they remember you, they know your name, so that's a good feeling.
Cameron F.
In the company since 2025
Hi, my name is Cameron and I've been with HMD for six months. What I like about HMD is the entire aspect of the company. The equipment is great, the dispatchers are great, the pay is comparable to any other company that you can potentially find. I haven't had too many issues. The transparency and consistent communication that they give whenever you have questions or concerns that you gotta call about, they're always there. They always make theirself available. And they make sure that they work for you.
Current Employee
August 2, 2021
It's not really easy being an CDL driver and I've worked for several companies in my 8 years driving. HMD is so different from any company I've ever worked for. Good money, easy to understand pay structure, great trucks that are kept in top working order, actual home time and above all a true work family. Mary the recruiter is a great I am making money and I am happy to be working with a great company like HMD Trucking
Kwame S.
In the company since 2026
My name is Kwame. Well, HMD Trucking is my third company, trucking company that I've worked with. And honestly, I will say HMD is the best trucking company I've ever worked for. I recommend HMD Trucking for every truck driver who wants, who wants good miles, who doesn't want to sit at the truck stop waiting for a load and all that. I mean, yeah, you have to have at least one year experience to join HMD, which I think isn't that bad. And so, if you have six months experience and you have a good clean record, I mean, I would recommend HMD Trucking for you 100%, 100%. They are, they are really awesome. Trust me, they are.
Reggie and Charles W.
In the company since 2024
My name's Reggie Williams. Been out here with HMD going on three years. My name's Chris Williams, and I run team with my husband. We got a good communication with our dispatcher. So we have no problem with him. Our dispatcher by the name of Shelby, he's awesome. If you're looking for a good company, looking for stability, looking for great benefits, looking for the miles and the home time, HMD. We definitely recommend HMD.
Modu Mele
In the company since 2023
Looks like I've finally landed in the perfect spot. I just wanted to say thanks for the great cpm and the awesome working conditions. I've put in a lot of hours in my time, but you folks from Chicago really have a knack for business. HMD keep up the good work!
HMD Trucking Company Started as a Family Business in Chicago, Illinois, Back in 1998
Over the years, it has grown into a nationwide carrier with a fleet of more than 650 modern trucks. Today, HMD provides freight services across the United States and continues to expand.
We regularly list openings for company drivers in multiple regions, including opportunities for a CDL dry van job in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering steady miles and long-term positions on both regional and over-the-road routes.
Recruiting: 888 215 8523
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