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-roadRegionalDedicated
Recent graduates accepted (Schneider training program)
Over-the-roadRegionalDedicated
6 months CDL-A (some divisions accept recent graduates)
RegionalDedicatedLocal
30 months verifiable CDL-A experience in the last 3 years
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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