🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Lexington, KY
- Route type: Regional Reefer
- Freight: Refrigerated grocery and food products (cold chain)
- Schedule: 5–6 day regional cycles, home weekly
📋 Job Description
- Haul refrigerated grocery and food freight across Midwest and Appalachian lanes
- Operate temperature-controlled trailers with strict compliance standards
- Run scheduled regional routes with predictable dispatch cycles
- Handle mostly no-touch freight with drop & hook operations
- Perform live unload deliveries at retail and distribution points
- Maintain communication with dispatch on delivery windows and routing
✅ 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
Dock backing, trailer handling, occasional freight checks
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Assigned tractor
- Fleet average age: Modern late-model tractors
- Features: Automatic transmission, reefer temperature monitoring systems
🗓 Typical Weekly Schedule
- Day 1: Dispatch from Lexington – outbound Midwest lane
- Day 2: Regional deliveries (OH / TN corridors)
- Day 3: Reload or cross-dock operations
- Day 4: Retail distribution deliveries
- Day 5: Return freight toward KY terminal
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Lexington, KY → Cincinnati, OH → Columbus, OH
- Lexington, KY → Nashville, TN → return Kentucky distribution lanes
- Lexington, KY → Charleston, WV → Appalachian retail deliveries
- Lexington, KY → Louisville, KY → regional cold storage loops
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
⭐ Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Consistent grocery freight demand year-round
- Predictable regional home weekly schedule
- Steady Midwest mileage with structured dispatch cycles
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a dedicated route?
No, it is regional reefer freight across multiple Midwest and Appalachian lanes.
How often do drivers get home?
Drivers are home weekly after each 5–6 day cycle.
Is the freight touch or no-touch?
Mostly no-touch freight with drop & hook operations.
What type of trailer is used?
53’ refrigerated trailers with temperature monitoring systems.
What lanes will I run?
Common lanes include KY, OH, TN, and WV regional corridors.
Is experience required?
6+ months CDL-A experience is preferred but not strictly required.
📊 Local Market Insights
Lexington, KY sits within a dense regional trucking network connecting Kentucky with Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia. The area is positioned along major freight corridors such as I-75 and I-64, supporting steady north–south and east–west movement of goods. Regional distribution activity is strongly tied to grocery replenishment cycles and refrigerated freight flow across mid-sized logistics hubs. Truck traffic in the region is consistent due to its role as a connector between Appalachian routes and Midwest distribution centers.
🔗 CDL-A Regional Reefer Driver – Lexington, KY
This CDL-A Regional Reefer Driver role in Lexington, Kentucky focuses on steady refrigerated freight moving through Midwest and Appalachian grocery lanes. Drivers operate temperature-controlled trailers delivering food products into retail and distribution networks across Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia. The position runs on structured 5–6 day regional cycles with consistent home weekly resets and predictable mileage ranges of 2,200–2,800 miles per week. Freight is mostly no-touch with drop & hook operations and scheduled live unloads at retail locations. Earnings range from $1,400 to $1,800 per week depending on mileage, stops, and performance bonuses. This role is suited for CDL-A drivers looking for stable regional freight with reliable dispatch patterns and consistent cold chain demand.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
Complete the form below to apply for CDL-A Regional Reefer Driver – Midwest Grocery Lanes in Lexington, KY.
