🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Lexington, KY
- Route type: Regional
- Freight: Paper rolls, packaging materials, industrial supply freight (dry van)
- Schedule: 2–5 day regional cycles with weekly home time
📋 Job Description
- Haul paper rolls, packaging materials, and industrial freight between Midwest facilities
- Operate 53’ dry van trailers across Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana corridors
- Perform mostly no-touch freight operations with drop & hook at industrial sites
- Occasional live unloads at manufacturing plants and distribution centers
- Follow planned regional dispatch schedules with consistent lane rotations
- Maintain DOT compliance, inspections, and safe driving standards
✅ 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
Backing, docking, and load securement ability
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Assigned tractors
- Fleet average age: Late-model equipment
- Features: Automatic transmissions, drop & hook, no-touch freight
🗓 Typical Weekly Schedule
- Day 1: Dispatch from Lexington industrial corridor
- Day 2: Regional delivery runs to Ohio manufacturing hubs
- Day 3: Indiana distribution center freight cycles
- Day 4: Return loads through Kentucky–Ohio lanes
- Day 5: Final deliveries and reset for home time
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Lexington, KY → Cincinnati, OH (I-75 corridor paper distribution)
- Lexington, KY → Columbus, OH (I-71 manufacturing supply runs)
- Lexington, KY → Indianapolis, IN (I-64/I-65 industrial freight lanes)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
Bonus structure is tied to safe driving performance, on-time delivery consistency, and operational efficiency across regional industrial freight lanes.
📝 Hiring Process
⭐ Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Steady regional freight tied to manufacturing and packaging demand
- Predictable home weekly schedule with structured dispatch cycles
- Mostly no-touch freight with efficient drop & hook operations
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a dedicated route or flexible regional work?
This is regional freight with consistent lanes across KY, OH, and IN.
How often do drivers get home?
Drivers are typically home every week depending on dispatch cycles.
What type of freight is hauled?
Paper rolls, packaging materials, and industrial supply freight.
Is loading or unloading required?
Mostly no-touch freight with occasional live unloads.
What equipment is used?
53’ dry van trailers with late-model automatic tractors.
What experience is needed?
6+ months CDL-A experience is preferred but not strictly required.
📊 Local Market Insights
Lexington, KY sits along key freight corridors including I-64, I-75, and I-71, which connect Kentucky’s industrial and manufacturing zones with Ohio and Indiana distribution networks. The region sees steady movement of paper, packaging, and general industrial freight supporting regional production cycles. Most trucking activity is tied to cross-state manufacturing supply chains and warehouse distribution flows across the Midwest corridor.
🔗 CDL-A Regional Driver – Paper & Packaging Freight
This regional CDL-A position based in Lexington, Kentucky focuses on steady industrial freight movement across the Midwest packaging and manufacturing network. Drivers handle paper rolls, cartons, and supply chain materials supporting production facilities in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. Routes follow established interstate corridors like I-64, I-71, and I-75, offering predictable mileage and structured weekly home time. The role emphasizes consistency rather than long-haul variability, making it suitable for drivers who prefer repeat regional lanes and stable dispatch cycles. With mostly no-touch freight and drop & hook operations, drivers spend less time at docks and more time on the road. The freight flow is driven by continuous manufacturing output and year-round packaging demand across the region.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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