🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Lexington, KY staging yards
- Route type: Local home-daily shuttle
- Freight: Parcel, e-commerce, retail distribution
- Schedule: Night linehaul cycles, 10–12 hour shifts
- Average Weekly Miles: 800–1,400 miles
- Primary Corridors: I-64 between Lexington and Louisville
📋 Job Description
- Perform 2–4 round-trip shuttle runs daily on I-64 with drop-and-hook trailer exchanges.
- Coordinate with Louisville hub dock teams for preloaded outbound parcel trailers.
- Complete seal verification, landing gear checks, and ELD logs at each yard exchange.
- Navigate staging lane congestion and hub appointment windows during peak e-commerce volume.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on Volvo day cabs and 53' dry vans.
- Return to Lexington yard for final trailer positioning and equipment handoff each shift.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year tractor-trailer preferred; night driving required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations in past 3 years
Physical
Trailer coupling/uncoupling, yard backing, repeated dock spotting
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated day cab pairing with consistent shuttle cycles
- Fleet average age: 2–3 year Volvo VNL day cabs
- Features: Lane assist, collision mitigation, Motive telematics
- Transmission type: Automatic with smooth highway performance on I-64 runs
- Maintenance program: Hybrid in-house and vendor network with rapid turnaround
🏠 Home Time
- Dispatch releases drivers after final Louisville hub trailer exchange and yard return.
- Night linehaul cycles align with parcel sort waves for consistent evening returns to Lexington.
- Weekend coverage rotates based on holiday and retail surge volume at the hub.
- Late inbound trailers trigger adjusted departure times to protect daily home time.
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Lexington Staging Yard → Louisville Parcel Hub (loaded outbound) → I-64 West
- Louisville Hub → Lexington Staging Yard (inbound retail returns) → I-64 East
- Lexington Yard A → Louisville Sort Facility Dock 12–15 (preloaded e-commerce) → I-64
- Louisville Hub empty reposition → Lexington cross-dock staging → I-64 East shuttle
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many round trips do drivers typically complete per shift?
Most drivers complete 2–4 round trips between Lexington yards and Louisville hub depending on nightly parcel volume and dock availability.
Is this touch freight or no-touch?
Fully no-touch drop-and-hook operation at both ends. Drivers handle only securement checks and paperwork at yard exchanges.
What are the typical start times?
Shifts usually begin between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM to align with Louisville hub sorting waves and evening linehaul windows.
Are trucks assigned or slip-seated?
Drivers are assigned consistent Volvo day cabs for the duration of their shuttle rotation to maintain familiarity with equipment.
How is overtime handled on this shuttle?
Overtime is paid after 40 hours with additional compensation during peak retail and holiday surges when extra trips are required.
Are weekends required?
Primary schedule is Monday–Friday with occasional weekend coverage during high-volume periods to support continued hub operations.
💼 Career Opportunities
This Lexington to Louisville parcel shuttle position serves as a strong entry point into regional parcel and distribution networks. Drivers gain consistent experience with high-volume hub operations, drop-and-hook efficiency, and I-64 corridor navigation. Many progress from shuttle roles into dedicated local store delivery or multi-stop regional positions within the same network. Internal advancement opportunities include yard lead roles, dispatch coordination, and fleet trainer positions. The Central Kentucky logistics corridor continues to expand with e-commerce growth, providing stable long-term opportunities. Safety-focused drivers can qualify for annual bonuses and priority equipment assignments. The operation emphasizes predictable cycles, supporting work-life balance while building skills valued across 3PL and retail supply chains in the region.
🔗 Local CDL-A Parcel Hub Shuttle Driver – Lexington, KY → Louisville Hub
Local CDL-A drivers in Lexington, Kentucky are in steady demand due to the strong parcel and e-commerce distribution activity along the I-64 corridor to the major Louisville sorting hub. This shuttle operation moves consolidated trailer loads of retail and online shipments between Lexington staging facilities and the regional hub, supporting efficient last-mile networks across Central Kentucky. Drivers enjoy home daily schedules with structured night shifts, automatic Volvo day cabs, and no-touch freight. Weekly earnings of $1,500–$1,950 reflect 10–12 hour shifts with overtime opportunities during peak seasons. The role offers operational stability with predictable routes, modern safety technology, and clear paths for advancement within established logistics networks serving both regional retail and national parcel carriers.
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