🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Lexington, Kentucky
- Route type: Dedicated Regional Reefer
- Freight: Grocery and refrigerated retail freight (Kroger distribution)
- Schedule: Fixed delivery windows with 2–4 day route rotations
📋 Job Description
- Transport refrigerated grocery freight between distribution centers and Kroger retail stores
- Operate preloaded trailers with mostly no-touch freight
- Perform drop & hook and scheduled live unload deliveries
- Maintain strict temperature compliance for refrigerated loads
- Complete deliveries within assigned delivery windows
- Perform DOT inspections and communicate with dispatch
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6+ months CDL-A experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Occasional lifting and dock work assistance at select stops
Endorsements
None required (reefer experience preferred)
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Company assigned modern automatic tractors
- Fleet average age: late-model fleet (typical)
- Features: reefer monitoring systems, automatic transmissions, safety telematics
🗓 Typical Weekly Schedule
- Day 1: Dispatch from Lexington DC, loaded reefer outbound routes
- Day 2: Deliveries across Kentucky and Ohio retail stores
- Day 3: Regional runs into Cincinnati corridor and return loads
- Day 4: Louisville delivery cycle and reload coordination
- Day 5: Optional rotation or reset depending on schedule cycle
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Lexington, KY → Cincinnati, OH (I-75 corridor Kroger store deliveries)
- Lexington, KY → Louisville, KY (I-64 regional grocery distribution runs)
- Lexington, KY → Indianapolis, IN (I-75 / I-70 Midwest retail supply route)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
Structured bonus system tied to delivery performance, safety, and operational efficiency.
📝 Hiring Process
⭐ Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Consistent Kroger grocery freight with predictable scheduling
- Dedicated regional lanes with repeat routes
- Regular home time within Midwest corridor operations
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is experience required?
6+ months CDL-A experience is preferred but not strictly required depending on driving record.
Is the freight touch or no-touch?
Mostly no-touch grocery freight with occasional unload assist at retail stops.
How often am I home?
Drivers are typically home 2–3 nights per week depending on route rotation.
What states will I run?
Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana are primary operating areas.
Is the equipment automatic?
Yes, modern automatic tractors are standard for this fleet.
Do I need endorsements?
No endorsements required. Reefer experience is preferred but not mandatory.
📊 Local Market Insights
Lexington sits within a regional freight corridor connecting Kentucky with Ohio and Indiana through I-75 and I-64. Most trucking activity in the area is tied to distribution centers supporting retail and grocery supply chains. The flow of refrigerated freight is consistent due to continuous restocking cycles for regional stores. Highway connectivity allows regular movement between Lexington, Cincinnati, and Louisville logistics zones.
🔗 Dedicated CDL-A Driver – Kroger Distribution Routes – Lexington, Kentucky
This dedicated CDL-A position in Lexington, Kentucky focuses on structured grocery distribution runs supporting Kroger retail supply chains across the Midwest. Drivers operate refrigerated trailers moving preloaded grocery freight from regional distribution centers to store locations throughout Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. The work is organized around fixed delivery windows and repeatable regional lanes rather than irregular long-haul dispatching. Routes primarily follow I-75, I-64, and I-71 corridors, creating consistent traffic flow between key logistics hubs like Lexington, Cincinnati, and Louisville. Drivers handle mostly no-touch freight, though some stops may require basic unload assistance depending on store setup. Weekly earnings range from $1,300 to $1,600 with additional stop pay, detention pay, and performance incentives. Home time is structured around 2–3 nights per week, depending on route rotation and operational demand. This role suits drivers who prefer predictable regional freight patterns within a stable grocery distribution network.
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