Straight Truck Driver

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Straight Truck Driver | Average $60,000 per Year | Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN

Posted: 8/12/2026

Team Number: 1518

About the Job

Ruan is hiring straight truck drivers to be based in Nashville, TN, to haul and deliver freight for our dedicated customer. For more information, please call our Recruiting Hotline at (800) 879-7826.

Pay

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• $60,000 average annual
• $0.532 cpm - 1772 miles per week on average
• $12.63 per stop - 20 stops on average per week

Schedule

Team members typically work a minimum of four nights per week, with the potential to work up to six nights during peak season. Shifts begin between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., running Monday through Saturday evenings. This role offers exciting travel opportunities to locations such as Birmingham, AL, Memphis, TN, and other nearby markets. All travel time is paid with provided per diem, hotel accommodation, and rental vehicles when needed. Ruan is looking for an individual who is flexible and adaptable with their availability

Equipment

Drive a 26 box truck with lift gate.

Benefits

Ruan values your commitment to our success, and we're equally committed to you. That's why we offer competitive, affordable benefits, including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance; prescription drug coverage; paid time off, earned vacation, and holiday pay; 401(k) matching; and more. Explore all benefits information here.

Why Ruan?

People First, Safety Focus, 90+ Years Strong.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 22 years or older
• No more than three moving violations in the past three years (some restrictions apply)
• No more than one DOT recordable preventable accident in the last three years
• Additional qualifications will apply
• With the Department of Transportations Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in effect, all applicants must create a profile at fmcsa.dot.gov before being hired

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Ruan's number one strength is our people. Therefore, it's our number one priority to make sure our team members feel safe, valued, and empowered. With focused efforts on safety, benefits, continuous improvement, and fostering an inclusive, positive culture, every team member ends their day knowing they made a difference. Whether you're a professional truck driver, skilled technician, warehouse worker, or office team member, you're part of a family of dedicated, hard-working professionals who, together, perform essential work for our customers, families, and neighbors. We are Ruan. We are you.