Hire Dry Van Drivers in Kentucky
Pre-screened dry van drivers in Kentucky. Class A CDL holders with 6+ months OTR or regional experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$48,000-$61,000/year
Target Placement
48-72 hours
CDL Holders (State)
36,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in Kentucky
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
- Wage Range:$48,000-$61,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Clean CSA score (no critical violations in 24 months)
- Drop-and-hook experience preferred
- E-log compliance and Hours of Service familiarity
- Ability to secure 53-ft trailer loads per FMCSA guidelines
Kentucky Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in Kentucky
#1
Louisville
#2
Lexington
#3
Covington
#4
Bowling Green
#5
Richmond
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in Kentucky
UPS Worldport (Louisville)Toyota (Georgetown)Ford (Louisville)Amazon SDF1-SDF9Jim Beam
Why Hire Dry Van Drivers in Kentucky
UPS Worldport makes Louisville the air-freight-to-ground connection hub
Automotive manufacturing creates constant flatbed and dry van demand
I-65/I-71/I-75/I-64 intersection provides exceptional freight connectivity
Bourbon industry generates unique specialized freight
Lower cost of living than Cincinnati or Nashville competitors
What Our Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your Kentucky Operation
- Consistent freight — dry van is the highest-volume equipment type
- No-touch freight available on most lanes
- Predictable weekly miles (2,200-2,800 OTR)
- Lower physical demand compared to flatbed or tanker
- Wide lane selection across all 48 contiguous states
Other Equipment Types in Kentucky
Hiring Dry Van Drivers in Kentucky — FAQ
We aim to fill dry van driver requests within 48-72 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Kentucky, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dry Van drivers in Kentucky typically earn $48,000-$61,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Louisville and Lexington tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in Kentucky need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Kentucky has 50+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in Kentucky are Louisville, Lexington, Covington, Bowling Green. Major employers driving this demand include UPS Worldport (Louisville), Toyota (Georgetown), Ford (Louisville).
We recruit dry van drivers from across Kentucky, a market of roughly 36,000+ CDL holders statewide and 50+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 6+ months OTR or regional, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. UPS Worldport makes Louisville the air-freight-to-ground connection hub.