Trucking in Tennessee

Tennessee is the freight state — Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville all sit on top-tier interstates.

Major interstates

I-24, I-26, I-40, I-55, I-65, I-75, I-81.

Permits

Federal 80,000 lb; TDOT permits online.

Weather

Ice storms in East TN mountains; fog in river valleys.

Weigh stations

THP scales on all major interstates.

Freight hubs

Memphis FedEx SuperHub — largest air cargo hub in NA. Nashville logistics booming.

Frequently asked

TN tolls?

None statewide.

Nashville DC?

Fast-growing — expect longer appointment windows.

Memphis parking?

West Memphis (AR) has more parking; Lakeland and Millington on TN side.