100,000+

IN THE NASHVILLE REGION 75% OF ALL

U.S. MARKETS

TRUCK DELIVERY TIMES TO MORE THAN DISTRIBUTION &

TRADE JOBS

1-2 DAY

ONE-THIRDOF ALL CAR AND TRUCK ASSEMBLY

IN THE UNITED STATES IS WITHIN

250 MILES OF NASHVILLE

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DISTRIBUTION& TRADEDISTRIBUTION& TRADEThe Nashville region is centrally located and offers expansive modes of transportation, allowing businesses to reach U.S.

and international locations with ease and affordability.

Fifty percent of the U.S. population lives within 650 miles of Nashville, and 24 states are located within a 650-mile radius.

Tennessee borders eight states. These location advantages translate to one- and two-day truck delivery times to more

than 75 percent of all U.S. markets.

Nashville is one of only six U.S. cities with three major intersecting interstate highways. Highway systems in Tennessee

are rated among the nation’s best, offering exceptional connections for freight and commuting. Middle Tennessee is

within 250 miles of one-third of all car and truck assembly in the United States, offering an ideal location for vehicle

shipment. Unmatched access to North American markets delivers bottom-line advantage in freight costs.

Nissan North America

Bridgestone Americas

Electrolux Home Products

Amazon

A.O. Smith Corp.

Ingram Content Group

Lifeway Christian Resources

General Mills

CEVA Logistics

GAP

Under Armour

Western Express

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3,539

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2,456

1,842

1,168

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370

LEADING DISTRIBUTION/TRADE EMPLOYEES

LOCALEMPLOYEES

Air traffic controllers

Airfield operations specialists

Cargo and freight agents

Commercial pilots

Conveyor operators and tenders

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

Light truck and delivery service drivers

Motor vehicle operators

Pump operators

Tank car, truck, and ship loaders

Transportation security screeners

Transportation workers, all other

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$11.45

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$20.32

$17.12

$11.91

DISTRIBUTION AND TRADE OCCUPATION

JOBS IN NASHVILLE MSA

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