Hire Dump Truck Drivers in Kentucky
Access our pool of pre-screened dump truck drivers in Kentucky. Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL holders with 1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience experience, placed within 24-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$53,000-$68,000/year
Placement
24-72 hours
State Pool
36,000+
CDL Required
Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
Dump Truck Driver Requirements in Kentucky
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience
- Wage Range:$53,000-$68,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Construction zone safety training and awareness
- Experience operating hydraulic dump bed controls
- Clean driving record — overweight violations are disqualifying
- Familiarity with material types and load weight estimation
Kentucky Market for Dump Truck Drivers
Top Cities for Dump Truck Hiring in Kentucky
#1
Louisville
#2
Lexington
#3
Covington
#4
Bowling Green
#5
Richmond
Employers Driving Dump Truck Demand in Kentucky
UPS Worldport (Louisville)Toyota (Georgetown)Ford (Louisville)Amazon SDF1-SDF9Jim Beam
Why Hire Dump Truck 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 Dump Truck Drivers Bring to Your Kentucky Operation
- Home daily — dump truck work is almost always local
- No tarping, no strapping — load and dump is straightforward
- High demand during construction season means consistent hours
- Overtime opportunities during road paving and large excavation projects
- Lower barrier to entry — Class B CDL sufficient for single-axle trucks
Other Equipment Types in Kentucky
Hiring Dump Truck Drivers in Kentucky — FAQ
Our typical placement time for dump truck drivers is 24-72 hours. In Kentucky, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dump Truck drivers in Kentucky typically earn $53,000-$68,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) requirement. Louisville and Lexington tend to offer the highest rates.
Dump Truck drivers in Kentucky need a Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Kentucky has 50+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dump truck driver demand in Kentucky are Louisville, Lexington, Covington, Bowling Green. Major employers driving this demand include UPS Worldport (Louisville), Toyota (Georgetown), Ford (Louisville).
Our Kentucky dump truck driver pool draws from 36,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 64% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. UPS Worldport makes Louisville the air-freight-to-ground connection hub.