Semi truck with a 53-foot trailer passing the Welcome to Kentucky sign on the highway
Kentucky truck driver jobs

CDL-A Truck Driver Jobs in Kentucky

Kentucky drivers: OTR, team and hazmat seats are open. We run 53-foot dry van and reefer in all 48 states, and we built this company from a carrier's side of the desk. You run out of the Texas area, but you don't have to move. Keep your home in Kentucky and drive with us.

We are a carrier-first company.

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OTR driving jobs in Kentucky

Kentucky OTR Drivers Wanted

If you like seeing the country from the driver's seat, OTR with us fits. We run 53-foot dry van and reefer in all 48 states, and Kentucky interstates like I-65 are part of the map. You run out of the Texas area, but you don't have to move. Keep your home in Kentucky and drive with us.

We keep the truck legal, we find the freight, and we pick up the phone at 2 a.m.

  • CDL-A, over the road
  • 53-foot dry van and reefer
  • All 48 contiguous states
  • Work out of the Texas area
  • Dispatch support day and night
  • Equipment placement for the right driver
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Team drivers wanted

Team Drivers Wanted in Kentucky

We want teams. Husband and wife, two friends, or two drivers who just met at a Louisville truck stop, if you run well together there's a seat for you.

Not paired up yet? Tell us on the application and we'll talk about matching you with a partner.

  • Established teams welcome
  • Solo drivers open to teaming
  • Long-haul OTR freight
  • Freight planned around both drivers
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Hazmat drivers

Hazmat Truck Driver Jobs in Kentucky

Hazmat drivers wanted. If your CDL-A carries the H endorsement, tell us. Our compliance department handles the training records and the paperwork the rules call for, and backs you up on every load.

Drivers without hazmat are welcome to apply too.

  • H endorsement on your CDL-A
  • Compliance team keeps the records right
  • No hazmat yet? Still apply
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Trucking in Kentucky

Kentucky Freight Lanes, Interstates and Hubs

Kentucky freight moves on I-65, I-64, I-75 and I-71. Big freight hubs include Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green and Florence, and the Louisville air cargo hub keeps freight moving in and out of the state.

Common freight in and out of Kentucky includes auto parts, bourbon and retail freight. Our dry van and reefer trucks run these lanes as part of our all-48-state network.

  • Interstates: I-65, I-64, I-75 and I-71
  • Hubs: Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green and Florence
  • Gateway: the Louisville air cargo hub
  • Region: Southeast
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Owner-operators and equipment placement

Owner-Operators and Equipment Placement

Own your truck? Owner-operators from Kentucky can lease on and get our dispatch, compliance and software behind them.

No truck yet? We want to make a deal with good drivers. For the right driver, we can place equipment. Tell us about yourself on the application.

  • Owner-operators lease on
  • Equipment placement for the right driver
  • Dispatch, compliance and software behind you
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Driver development program

A Driver Development Program That Helps You Grow

Our driver development program is how we help Kentucky drivers grow. You learn compliance the right way and you learn the business side of trucking, backed by Freight University.

Drivers who understand the business make better decisions and build better futures.

  • Compliance education
  • Business development education
  • A path toward your own equipment
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Drive and broker freight

Become a Freight Broker and Earn Extra While You Drive

Ever looked at a rate confirmation and thought, I could do that? Our drivers can learn freight brokering through Freight University's PLSP education and earn extra money while they drive.

You know Kentucky freight from the cab. Learn it from the desk too. See our freight broker agent training.

  • PLSP education from Freight University
  • Virtual live sessions every week
  • Earn additional money while driving
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We are a carrier-first company

Carrier-First: Our Own Compliance, Software and Freight

Carriers built this company, for carriers and drivers. Our compliance department, our freight and our software, LFS AOS with MT, are ours, so we don't have to pass you around.

Every truck is geo-located and every load is followed. You have a team with you.

  • Our own compliance department
  • Our own freight
  • LFS AOS with MT, our own software
  • Education behind everything we do

Your Next Seat Starts in Kentucky

Tap I'm Interested and fill out a short application. A real person on our team will call you back.

I'm Interested

Questions Kentucky Drivers Ask

Do I have to live in Texas to drive with you?

No. Our drivers work out of the Texas area, but you can keep your home in Kentucky. Tap I'm Interested to start.

Are you hiring team drivers in Kentucky?

Yes. Team drivers are wanted. Established teams and solo drivers open to teaming can both apply.

Do you hire hazmat drivers in Kentucky?

Yes. We're looking for CDL-A drivers with the hazmat (H) endorsement. Drivers without it can still apply.

What interstates and hubs do Kentucky drivers run?

In Kentucky, freight moves on I-65, I-64, I-75 and I-71, through hubs like Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green and Florence. Our trucks run all 48 states, so your miles go well beyond the state line.

What freight do you haul?

53-foot dry van and refrigerated (reefer) freight in all 48 contiguous states.

Can I become a freight broker while I drive?

Yes. Our drivers can learn freight brokering through Freight University's PLSP education and earn additional money while driving.

I don't own a truck. Can you place equipment with me?

For the right driver, yes. Tell us about your driving on the application and we'll talk.

Do you hire owner-operators?

Yes. Owner-operators lease on and get our dispatch, compliance and software behind them.