CDL-A Local Delivery Driver – Equine Feed & Farm Supplies in Lexington, KY

Local dedicated multi-stop work moving palletized bagged horse feed, bedding, supplements, and stable supplies from a Lexington-area warehouse to farms, training facilities, and retailers.

• Check manifest and visible pallet condition before departure.
• Maneuver into farm yards and staged unloading areas without docks.
• Operate manual pallet jack; break down pallets or move individual bags when required.
• Keep feed dry and report any damaged packaging before unloading.
• Capture electronic or paper proof of delivery at every stop.
• Update dispatch on access issues, shortages, or route changes.

Compensation is hourly with overtime after 40 hours. The model fits multi-stop local work where unloading time and customer coordination vary daily.

Load bars, straps, and pallet restraints are used for cargo protection. Safety systems such as collision mitigation and cameras may be present depending on the specific tractor. Assignment of a regular tractor is common after orientation but not guaranteed; temporary reassignment occurs during maintenance.

Dispatchers build daily routes by geography, order volume, and customer receiving windows rather than fixed long-haul lanes. Typical corridors include:

• North: Georgetown and Paris via I-75 and US-68 — farms, training facilities, and supply points
• West: Versailles and Frankfort via US-60 and local roads — boarding stables and feed accounts
• South: Nicholasville and Danville via US-27 — local equine and agricultural deliveries
• East: Winchester and Richmond via I-64 / I-75 connectors — additional farm and retail stops
• Occasional extended local runs to Midway, Cynthiana, and surrounding rural properties
• Primary network: I-75, I-64, US-60, US-68, US-27, KY-922, and secondary farm access roads

• Valid CDL Class A
• Six months recent tractor-trailer experience preferred; recent CDL school graduates may be considered
• Clean driving record meeting carrier insurance standards
• Current DOT physical and compliance with drug/alcohol testing and Clearinghouse requirements
• Ability to use a pallet jack and handle individual feed bags when the stop requires it
• Comfortable backing and maneuvering in farm yards and restricted commercial areas

• Soft or rain-soaked gravel farm drives
• Ice and winter conditions on secondary roads
• Limited turning space or farm equipment blocking access
• Receiving staff delayed or unavailable at busy locations
• Seasonal changes in bedding and feed order volume

Lexington supports a varied CDL-A market that includes local delivery, agricultural distribution, LTL, dedicated routes, and regional freight. Drivers can move between food and feed distribution, general dry-van work, manufacturing support, and specialized accounts tied to the equine industry. Local multi-stop jobs often emphasize hourly pay and daily home time, while regional and dedicated roles may offer different mile or schedule structures. Competition exists among mid-sized distributors, regional carriers, and larger fleets. Candidates typically weigh schedule predictability, physical demands of unloading, and equipment condition when comparing local openings in the area.

The Bluegrass region around Lexington generates steady demand for bagged horse feed, bedding, supplements, and stable supplies because of the concentration of breeding farms, training centers, and boarding facilities. These operations require recurring short-haul deliveries rather than long-distance freight. I-75 and I-64 give efficient north-south and east-west access, while US and state routes connect to rural properties that frequently lack commercial docks. Weather and seasonal activity influence order volume and farm access conditions, yet the underlying equine and agricultural economy sustains year-round local distribution work from Lexington yards.