Owner Operators - Great Pay - $1500 Sign On Bonus

Dunavant Logistics; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sign-On Bonus

Referral Bonus

Detention pay

Drop & Hook / Live Unload

Fuel discounts

Safety & performance bonuses

Job summary

Dunavant Logistics in Nashville, TN is seeking CDL-A owner-operators to join a driver-first, family-owned team. Secure lanes, steady freight, and new opportunities are available for independent operators who want control over their schedules and business.

Drivers can expect home daily operation with a focus on reliability and professionalism, backed by strong leadership and long-standing industry presence. This is a growth-focused terminal with dedicated freight and competitive incentives.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Class A CDL and verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer within assigned lanes, typically within a 150-mile radius.
• Maintain timely pickups and deliveries with live unload/drop & hook as applicable.
• Manage own schedule with minimal forced dispatch and prioritize safety and reliability.

Skills

CDL-A required

Job description

Job Description

CDL - A OWNER-OPERATORS

Big Pay. Big Opportunity.

Nashville, TN

Looking for real change? Join a terminal that s growing fast and backed by strong leadership, steady freight, and a driver-first culture. We just secured new lanes and we re contracting CDL-A drivers ready to roll.

Built on Family. Driven by You.

We're a family-owned business that proudly partners with professional independent owner operators. We understand the importance of providing for your family while maintaining the independence and flexibility to run your own business. That's why we value drivers who bring professionalism, reliability, and an entrepreneurial spirit to everything they do.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• $2,500 $3,000 weekly average
• $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,000 Referral Bonus bring a friend, get paid
• Detention pay included
• Drop & Hook and Live Unload options

HOME DAILY!

• Monday Friday day schedule running 5 days per week.
• Early morning start time can very/12-hr shifts
• Some optional weekend work available, some Saturday work comes about terms and pre-pulls if we cannot get to all of it Friday afternoon.
• Consistent routes = work-life balance you can count on
• Can run multiple loads per day; days typically start from yard, CSX, or IMC. Live load appointments are serviced first; drop lanes tend to occur in the afternoon as filler freight.
• Loads typically do not go outside a 150-mile radius, multiple shorter runs in a day = higher grossing day
• Secure yard with electric fence, gate, cameras to store truck overnight.

DEDICATED FREIGHT READY NOW!

Multiple lanes available out of Nashville, TN, including:

• Nashville Clarksville (multiple trips per day!)
• Nashville Cookeville, La Vergne & Murfreesboro
• Bowling Green, KY (75% staged on yard, rest are pre-pulled. About 20 each week TCW- Live Unload Sweepout included in total load pay)
• Russellville, KY (75% staged on yard, rest are pre-pulled. About 20 each week TCW- Live Unload Sweep-out included in total load pay)
• Clarksville, TN (Driver Fav Driver can typically turn 2 3 per day 45-dollar increase)
• No forced dispatch you re in control of your schedule

A GROWING TERMINAL = GROWING OPPORTUNITY!

• Freight volume from Memphis & Kentucky is rising
• Nashville market is booming through year-end
• Work now and lock in your lane for the long run

DRIVER-FIRST BENEFITS!

• Fuel cards with daily-updated discounts save up to $1/gallon
• Low rates on insurance and tags
• Safety & performance bonuses
• Tanker & Hazmat Endorsements = even more opportunity

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must have a valid Class A CDL
• Applications must either have a minimum of 15 months of verifiable Tractor Trailer experience within the last three years OR 24 months of tractor trailer driving experience within the last four years
• TWIC card is preferred in port city locations

About Dunavant

Founded in 1928, and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Dunavant gained more than 50 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management as one of the largest global commodities distributors in the world. In 2010, the company expanded its established logistics model beyond commodities to other industries including the automotive aftermarket, chemical, food and beverage, paper and packaging, and retail. With solutions within the four main service verticals global, freight, distribution, and consulting - Dunavant provides the knowledge, experience, and technology necessary to ensure supply chain efficiency and effectiveness for its customers.