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Flexible / Owner-Operator Trucking Jobs in Kentucky

Find truck driver positions in Kentucky with flexible / owner-operator home time. Browse job types, expected pay, and top hiring companies in KY.

Home Time

You choose your own schedule

Expected Pay

$150,000 - $300,000+ gross ($60,000 - $120,000 net)

KY CDL-A Avg

$55,800

Flexible / Owner-Operator Jobs in Kentucky

Kentucky is a strong market for flexible / owner-operator trucking positions. Kentucky is a major logistics hub anchored by UPS's global air hub at Louisville's Worldport and the convergence of I-64, I-65, and I-71. The state's bourbon, automotive, and coal industries generate diverse freight types. Key industries including Air cargo & parcel logistics (UPS Worldport), Automotive manufacturing (Toyota, Ford), Bourbon & distilled spirits create consistent demand for drivers who want flexible / owner-operator schedules.

Flexible / Owner-Operator Job Types Available in KY

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Independent owner-operator (own authority)
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Leased owner-operator (carrier contract)
3
Power-only contractor
4
Expedited freight specialist
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Hot shot hauler
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Specialized/oversized hauler (independent)

Companies Offering Flexible / Owner-Operator in Kentucky

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Landstar System (agent-based)
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Mercer Transportation
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CH Robinson (brokered loads)
T
Total Quality Logistics
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Amazon Relay (power-only)

Freight Corridors in Kentucky

I-65 (Louisville to Nashville)
I-75 (Covington/Cincinnati to Tennessee)
I-64 (Louisville to Lexington and West Virginia)

Major Trucking Cities in Kentucky

Louisville, KY
Lexington, KY
Covington, KY
Bowling Green, KY
Paducah, KY

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do flexible / owner-operator truck drivers make in Kentucky?

Flexible / Owner-Operator truck drivers in Kentucky typically earn $150,000 - $300,000+ gross ($60,000 - $120,000 net) annually. The overall CDL-A average in Kentucky is $55,800. Pay varies by carrier, freight type, and endorsements.

What flexible / owner-operator trucking jobs are available in Kentucky?

Kentucky offers flexible / owner-operator positions in Independent owner-operator (own authority), Leased owner-operator (carrier contract), Power-only contractor. The state's key industries (Air cargo & parcel logistics (UPS Worldport) and Automotive manufacturing (Toyota, Ford)) create consistent demand for drivers with this schedule.

Which companies offer flexible / owner-operator schedules in Kentucky?

Major carriers offering flexible / owner-operator schedules with operations in Kentucky include Landstar System (agent-based), Mercer Transportation, CH Robinson (brokered loads). Check each carrier's website for current openings near Louisville.