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OTR / Extended Away Trucking Jobs in Kentucky

Find truck driver positions in Kentucky with otr / extended away home time. Browse job types, expected pay, and top hiring companies in KY.

Home Time

Out 3-4 weeks, home 3-5 days

Expected Pay

$62,000 - $90,000

KY CDL-A Avg

$55,800

OTR / Extended Away Jobs in Kentucky

Kentucky is a strong market for otr / extended away 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 otr / extended away schedules.

OTR / Extended Away Job Types Available in KY

1
OTR solo dry van
2
OTR team driver
3
OTR refrigerated driver
4
OTR flatbed driver
5
Expedited freight driver
6
Household goods mover
7
Oversized load escort/driver

Companies Offering OTR / Extended Away in Kentucky

P
Prime Inc
C
CRST International
C
Covenant Transport
C
Crete Carrier Corporation
R
Ryder System

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 otr / extended away truck drivers make in Kentucky?

OTR / Extended Away truck drivers in Kentucky typically earn $62,000 - $90,000 annually. The overall CDL-A average in Kentucky is $55,800. Pay varies by carrier, freight type, and endorsements.

What otr / extended away trucking jobs are available in Kentucky?

Kentucky offers otr / extended away positions in OTR solo dry van, OTR team driver, OTR refrigerated driver. 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 otr / extended away schedules in Kentucky?

Major carriers offering otr / extended away schedules with operations in Kentucky include Prime Inc, CRST International, Covenant Transport. Check each carrier's website for current openings near Louisville.