🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Lexington, Kentucky
- Route type: Local home-daily
- Freight: Retail goods, consumer products, warehouse-to-warehouse dry van freight
- Schedule: 8–12 hour structured routes, Mon–Fri with optional weekend rotation, day and night shifts available
📋 Job Description
- Run local dry van freight across Lexington metro and nearby suburbs
- Handle warehouse-to-warehouse transfers and distribution center loads
- Perform drop & hook operations with minimal live unloads
- Operate structured daily routes with predictable dispatch times
- Maintain DOT compliance and safe driving standards
- Communicate with dispatch and warehouse teams for scheduling
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6+ months preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Dock work, backing, and occasional light handling
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Day cab tractors
- Fleet average age: Late-model fleet
- Features: 53’ dry van trailers, drop & hook operations, minimal live unload
🗓 Typical Weekly Schedule
- Monday – Local pickup and distribution runs
- Tuesday – Warehouse-to-warehouse freight routes
- Wednesday – Metro delivery cycle (Lexington area)
- Thursday – Regional connector routes (Georgetown / Nicholasville)
- Friday – Final delivery and trailer swaps
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Lexington → Georgetown distribution centers via I-75 corridor
- Lexington → Nicholasville warehouse loop via US-27
- Lexington → Winchester regional freight hubs via I-64
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
⭐ Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Home daily schedule with predictable shifts
- Steady dry van freight with structured dispatch
- Drop & hook operations reduce waiting time at docks
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a home daily CDL-A job?
Yes, drivers return home daily after each shift.
What type of freight is hauled?
Retail goods and consumer products in dry van trailers.
Do I need experience?
6+ months preferred but not strictly required.
Are weekends required?
Mostly Monday–Friday with optional weekend rotation.
Is this drop & hook?
Yes, majority of freight is drop & hook operations.
What terminals will I work with?
Lexington metro warehouses and regional distribution centers.
📊 Local Market Insights
Lexington, Kentucky is positioned along key freight corridors including I-75 and I-64, supporting steady truck movement between regional distribution hubs. Freight activity in the area is primarily driven by warehouse-to-warehouse transfers and retail distribution across the metro region. The surrounding industrial zones in Georgetown, Nicholasville, and Winchester contribute to consistent short-haul dry van operations. Local trucking flow remains structured around predictable interstate connectivity and metro logistics networks.
🔗 CDL-A Local Dry Van Driver – Home Daily – Lexington Metro
Lexington CDL-A drivers operate within a steady metro freight network focused on retail and distribution movement across central Kentucky. This local dry van position supports warehouse-to-warehouse logistics along major corridors such as I-75 and I-64, with structured dispatch and predictable daily routes. Drivers typically run 8–12 hour shifts and return home daily, handling drop & hook freight with minimal live unloading. The role is centered on consistency, safe driving practices, and efficient dock operations across Lexington, Georgetown, Nicholasville, and Winchester. Weekly earnings range from $1,100 to $1,350 depending on hours and route assignments, making it a stable option for drivers seeking routine local work.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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