Delivery Driver Jobs in Kentucky

A Delivery Driver in the transportation industry is responsible for transporting goods from distribution centers to businesses, residences or other designated locations. They are in charge of ensuring that deliveries are made in a timely manner, keeping accurate records of deliveries, and providing excellent customer service to customers or clients. They generally load and unload goods, inspect and maintain the delivery vehicle, follow driving regulations and safety standards. Additionally, they might be required to report any incidents they encounter while making a delivery to a supervisor.

Before becoming a Delivery Driver, one might have roles such as a Warehouse Associate, where they would gain experience in handling goods, or a Customer Service Representative, where they would learn how to interact with clients effectively. In terms of skills, Delivery Drivers should have excellent driving skills, physical stamina, time management skills, customer service skills, and the ability to work independently. They should also be detail-oriented to maintain accurate records. They should possess a valid driver's license, and in some cases, they may need special certifications depending on what they are transporting - for instance, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for transporting large quantities of goods or hazardous materials.

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CDL Class A Delivery Driver - Local/Home Daily

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Buckner, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Buckner, KY
  • 1 day ago

Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas....

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Class B Delivery Driver $4000 Sign on Bonus

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Covington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Covington, KY
  • 1 day ago

Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas....

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CDL Class A Delivery Driver Trainee

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Dry Ridge, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Dry Ridge, KY
  • 1 day ago

Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas....

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CDL Class A Delivery Driver Trainee - 4 Day Work Week

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas....

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CDL A Delivery Driver Extraboard

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 22 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 22 days ago

Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas....

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CDL Class A Delivery Driver

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Lebanon Junction, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lebanon Junction, KY
  • 1 day ago

Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas....

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Class A Delivery Driver Sign On BONUS Bowling Green

  • Core-Mark
  • Beaver Dam, KY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Beaver Dam, KY
  • 15 hours ago

Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas....

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Class A Delivery Driver- Paducah

  • Core-Mark
  • Paducah, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 11 days ago

Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas....

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Delivery Driver 2

  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Erlanger, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Erlanger, KY
  • 7 days ago

driver Have at least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (for example: forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies,...

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Earn Extra Cash as a Local Delivery Driver

  • Gopuff
  • Fort Thomas, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • Fort Thomas, KY
  • 10 days ago

Delivery Driver Partners will be independent contractors. Delivery Driver Partners must have a valid driver's license, minimum auto insurance and complete a background check....

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Equipment Delivery Driver

  • Wright Implement
  • Florence, KY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 8 hours ago

Discover the difference at Wright Implement, where benefits and competitive pay are top priorities for this family-owned business—become part of our family today! Wright Implement was established...

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Restaurant Catering Delivery Driver

  • North Fork Holdings
  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago

Restaurant Catering Delivery Driver Description QDOBA Mexican Eats is seeking Catering Delivery Drivers....

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Delivery Driver

  • Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 19 hours ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 19 hours ago

As a Delivery Driver, you will ensure that delivery orders are accurate and will deliver products to customers in a safe and courteous manner....

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Delivery Driver - Non CDL

  • Carter Lumber Inc
  • Florence, KY
  • 19 hours ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 19 hours ago

If you are a hard-working individual who enjoys the customer service and energy of being a delivery driver, Carter Lumber should be your career destination!...

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Delivery Driver (01424) - 816 Eastern Pkwy

  • Domino's Pizza
  • Louisville, KY
  • 19 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 19 hours ago

As a Delivery Driver, you'll be the face of our organization, delivering products to our valued customers in a safe, timely, and professional manner....

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Demographic Data for Kentucky

Moving to Kentucky? Find some basic demographic data about Kentucky below.


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Salary for Delivery Driver Jobs in Kentucky

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Delivery Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Delivery Drivers in Kentucky offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.3%
Bachelor's Degree
23.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.7%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Master's Degree
9.2%
Some College
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Delivery Drivers in Kentucky
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%


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