Sales Route Driver Jobs in Tennessee

Sales Route Driver jobs in Tennessee are in consistent demand, concentrated in food and beverage distribution, consumer packaged goods, and wholesale supply chains that run through the state's industrial corridors. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville account for the bulk of openings, with large distributors like Sysco, PepsiCo, and McLane Company maintaining active driver networks across Tennessee. The most sought-after specialties are direct store delivery, foodservice distribution, and route sales in the convenience and grocery channels. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles28
Top employerVestis
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring14
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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FusionSite Services
Route Driver
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FusionSite Services
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Route Driver
FusionSite Services
Knoxville, Tennessee
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.
Driver Trainee Route Sales
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Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.
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Driver Trainee Route Sales
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.
Johnson City, Tennessee
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
10,000+

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Clean Harbors
Local Class B Vacuum Route Driver
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Clean Harbors
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Local Class B Vacuum Route Driver
Clean Harbors
Knoxville, Tennessee
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$21 - $23/hr
Military encouraged
10,000+

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Primo Brands
CDL Route Driver - Salary
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Primo Brands
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CDL Route Driver - Salary
Primo Brands
Memphis, Tennessee
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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WM
Med Waste Box Truck Route Driver Non CDL
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WM
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Med Waste Box Truck Route Driver Non CDL
WM
Memphis, Tennessee
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Sales Route Driver Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashville
7 jobs
Knoxville
6 jobs
Memphis
4 jobs
Decatur
1 job
Lebanon
1 job
Newbern
1 job
Columbia
1 job
Kingsport
1 job
Millington
1 job

Sales Route Driver Job Market in Tennessee

A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Vestis
Vestis3 open roles
WM
WM2 open roles
CJ Schwan’s
CJ Schwan’s2 open roles

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sales route driver jobs across Tennessee.

  • Valid Class A or Class B Tennessee Commercial Driver License (CDL) as required by route
  • Clean driving record meeting Tennessee Department of Safety standards for commercial operators
  • One or more years of route sales, direct store delivery, or merchandising experience
  • Ability to lift and carry cases repeatedly throughout a full delivery shift
  • Familiarity with handheld order management or route accounting software systems
  • Strong customer service and upselling skills for managing an assigned account base

Sales Route Driver Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales route driver in Tennessee?

Most Tennessee employers require at minimum a valid Commercial Driver License issued through the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, with Class B covering straight-truck routes and Class A required for tractor-trailer distribution. Candidates complete a written knowledge test and a skills road test at a Tennessee Driver Services Center. Beyond the CDL, employers typically look for a high school diploma or GED and some background in sales, merchandising, or customer-facing delivery work.

Which companies hire sales route drivers in Tennessee?

Employers hiring sales route drivers in Tennessee right now include Vestis, WM, and CJ Schwan’s, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's dense network of food distribution hubs, particularly around Memphis and Nashville, means large regional and national distributors maintain steady driver headcount throughout the year.

Which Tennessee cities have the most sales route driver jobs?

Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis have the most sales route driver openings in Tennessee. Nashville's rapid population and retail growth drives high volume for consumer goods and foodservice routes, Memphis functions as a major logistics gateway with concentrated distribution center activity, and Knoxville's manufacturing and wholesale base supports steady regional route demand.

Are there remote sales route driver jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're rare. Sales route driving is a fundamentally field-based role requiring physical delivery, in-store merchandising, and in-person customer relationship management, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of sales route driver openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those typically involve inside route sales coordination or account management support rather than active delivery duties.

How can I get hired as a sales route driver in Tennessee with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a driver's helper, merchandiser, or warehouse selector role with a large Tennessee distributor, then moving into a route position once you have a CDL and on-the-job product knowledge. Companies like Sysco and McLane Company regularly hire entry-level warehouse and merchandising associates in Tennessee who transition into route sales. Earning a Class B CDL through a Tennessee community college program, such as those offered at Tennessee College of Applied Technology campuses, significantly strengthens your application even before your first route role.

Where can I find and apply to sales route driver jobs in Tennessee?

You can find and apply to sales route driver jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the Tennessee market. Search the listings to find roles that match your CDL class, territory preference, and product experience, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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