Regional Truck Driver (CDL) Jobs in Kentucky

A Regional CDL Truck Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry, primarily responsible for transporting goods from one region to another, adhering to specific delivery timelines, and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of freight. They are required to inspect their vehicle before and after trips, follow appropriate safety procedures during cargo handling, and maintain logs of their activities. These professionals often spend considerable time on the road, requiring them to have excellent navigation skills and a strong understanding of the regional transport networks.

The role requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), along with strong physical stamina, attention to detail, good communication skills, and an impeccable driving record. Additional certifications, such as those for handling hazardous materials, can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Regional CDL Truck Driver, an individual could have roles such as a Delivery Driver, Local Truck Driver, or a Forklift Operator, all of which provide valuable experience in transportation, navigation, and the handling of goods.

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Regional Class A CDL Drivers

  • Premier Transportation
  • Rosine, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Rosine, KY
  • 3 days ago

If you're 22 or older, have a Class A CDL, and have at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, we want to hear from you!...

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Midwest CDL A Drivers

  • Premier Transportation
  • Kuttawa, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kuttawa, KY
  • 30+ days ago

If you're 22 or older, have a Class A CDL, and have at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, we want to hear from you!...

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Regional Class A Drivers

  • Premier Transportation
  • Wheatcroft, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wheatcroft, KY
  • 45+ days ago

If you're 22 or older, have a Class A CDL, and have at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, we want to hear from you!...

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Midwest Class A CDL Drivers

  • Premier Transportation
  • Poole, KY
  • 25 days ago
  • Poole, KY
  • 25 days ago

If you're 22 or older, have a Class A CDL, and have at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, we want to hear from you!...

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Midwest Class A Drivers

  • Premier Transportation
  • Fordsville, KY
  • 25 days ago
  • Fordsville, KY
  • 25 days ago

If you're 22 or older, have a Class A CDL, and have at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, we want to hear from you!...

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Regional CDL A Drivers

  • Premier Transportation
  • New Castle, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Castle, KY
  • 45+ days ago

If you're 22 or older, have a Class A CDL, and have at least one year of tractor-trailer experience, we want to hear from you!...

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Regional Driver Position

  • Coxs Creek, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Coxs Creek, KY
  • 1 day ago

Regional Driver Position available Dedicated out & back runs to MI, AL, IL, and GA available. Late model equipment. Automatic tractors. 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time...

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CDL A Regional Truck Driver - $75k -83k

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago

CDL-A DRIVER - $75k to 83k 1st year. $4500 sign on bonus paid in weekly installments for 6 months. We NOW ACCEPT drivers with 6 months of experience (most have graduated from one of our accredited...

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CDL Class A Linehaul Driver (Part time)

  • DHL Supply Chain
  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 days ago

CDL Class A Linehaul Driver (Part time) Lexington, KY Pay: $137.51 per day flat rate - Pay is based on the drivers daily route assignment. Work/Life Balance Schedule: 4PM start time Linehaul run...

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Linehaul Driver

  • Midwest Motor Express
  • Louisville, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 6 days ago

AAA Cooper Transportation, founded in 1955, is an asset based multi-regional trucking company providing less-than-truckload, truck load, dedicated contract carriage, brokerage and international...

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Flatbed regional drivers $1660/week

  • Aim Transportation Solutions
  • Madisonville, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Madisonville, KY
  • 8 days ago

un Flatbed regional drivers $1660/week (Madisonville, KY) Aim Transportation Solutions image 1 of 1 compensation: $1,660/week on average employment type: job title: CDL-A Truck Driver Location:...

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Regional Driver - dedicated round trips

  • AAA Transit
  • Nicholasville, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Nicholasville, KY
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring a class A CDL driver to haul a round trip dedicated run out of Lexington, KY. going to Illinois daily. This run is pulling a 53-dry van. Drivers will be paid a daily rate....

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CDL Class A Regional Truck Drivers

  • Lily Transportation LLC
  • Hebron, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Hebron, KY
  • 11 days ago

A CDL We realize in today's competitive environment you have choices....

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Class A Regional Truck Driver

  • Brown Trucking
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 21 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 21 days ago

A CDL 12 months of verifiable experience within the last 36 months Clean MVR No DWI/DUI in the last 7 years Why Drive for Brown?...

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Line Haul Driver

  • Saia
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 22 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 22 days ago

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with hazmat, tanker, and twin trailer endorsements. At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience....

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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 Regional Truck Driver (CDL) 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 Regional Truck Driver (CDL) positions.



Highest Education Level

Regional Truck Driver (CDL)s in Kentucky offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.6%
Bachelor's Degree
19.1%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Some College
5.5%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some High School
1.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Regional Truck Driver (CDL)s in Kentucky
Less than 1 year
52.7%
2-4 years
24.2%
1-2 years
14.1%
4-6 years
5.4%
None
3.6%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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