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12 carriers profiled

Trucking Companies Hiring in Kentucky

Kentucky's trucking market benefits from UPS's massive Worldport hub in Louisville and Toyota's manufacturing presence. The state's central location and bourbon industry create unique hauling opportunities not found in neighboring states.

12Carriers Profiled
6Run Over-the-Road
11Run Regional
6Run Local

Carriers Operating in Kentucky

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Over-the-roadFlatbedOwner-operator
2 years CDL-A with flatbed experience
LocalRegionalDedicated
1 year CDL-A (internal promotion common)
Over-the-roadRegionalDedicated
Recent graduates accepted (with CDL training)
Over-the-roadRegionalDedicated
Recent graduates accepted (Schneider training program)
Over-the-roadRegionalDedicated
6 months CDL-A (some divisions accept recent graduates)
Over-the-roadRegionalDedicated
Recent graduates accepted (Swift Academy)
Over-the-roadRegionalRefrigerated
No experience required (paid CDL training available)
LocalRegionalDedicated
1 year CDL-A
LocalRegionalLTL
1 year CDL-A
LocalRegionalDedicated
1 year CDL-A preferred
RegionalDedicatedLocal
30 months verifiable CDL-A experience in the last 3 years
LocalRegionalDedicated
1 year CDL-A (some positions accept recent graduates)

Frequently Asked Questions

What trucking companies are hiring in Kentucky?
UPS (Worldport in Louisville), Amazon Freight, FedEx Freight, Mercer Transportation, and R+L Carriers all hire in Kentucky. The UPS hub alone creates thousands of feeder driver positions.
How does UPS Worldport affect Kentucky trucking jobs?
UPS's Louisville Worldport hub is the world's largest automated package sorting facility, processing 2+ million packages daily. This creates massive demand for feeder drivers, with positions paying $80,000 to $120,000+ annually.
What makes Kentucky unique for trucking careers?
Kentucky's central location, UPS Worldport, Toyota manufacturing in Georgetown, bourbon industry hauling, and no major congestion make it an efficient state for carriers. Cost-of-living is well below the national average.

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