🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Lexington, KY
- Route type: OTR multi-regional
- Freight: Automotive components, industrial parts, consumer goods
- Schedule: 2,500–3,000 miles weekly, 12–18 day cycles
📋 Job Description
- Perform drop-and-hook operations on 53' dry vans hauling automotive and industrial freight averaging 400–650 miles daily.
- Execute pre-trip inspections, ELD logging, and seal verification at manufacturing facilities near Georgetown and Louisville.
- Navigate multi-state lanes across Midwest and Southeast with scheduled live loads and frequent reloads in Detroit, Atlanta, and Chicago.
- Coordinate with centralized dispatch via Motive telematics for 24/7 load planning and route optimization.
- Complete post-trip inspections and yard checks while maintaining strict hours-of-service compliance.
- Manage occasional weekend dispatches during peak automotive production cycles.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
2+ years OTR experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Able to couple/uncouple trailers and perform equipment checks
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft sleepers assigned by seniority and availability.
- Fleet average age: 2 years with rolling replacement every 36–48 months.
- Features: Motive telematics, forward collision warning, lane departure, adaptive cruise, and APU units.
- Transmission type: Automatic transmissions standard across the fleet.
- Maintenance program: Hybrid in-house and vendor network with rapid roadside support minimizing downtime.
🏠 Home Time
- Dispatch releases drivers after final delivery and reload planning in network hubs.
- Home time follows 12–18 day outbound cycles based on freight density from Kentucky manufacturing corridors.
- Return timing coordinated around 34-hour resets and customer appointment windows.
- Weekend work varies with automotive production schedules and peak seasonal demand.
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Lexington/Georgetown automotive plants → Detroit area suppliers via I-75 North
- Lexington distribution center → Atlanta retail network reloads via I-75 South / I-40
- Louisville manufacturing → Chicago industrial delivery points via I-65 / I-55
- Northern Kentucky facilities → Harrisburg PA distribution via I-71 / I-70
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many miles do drivers typically run per week?
Most drivers average 2,500–3,000 miles depending on freight availability and dispatch planning from Kentucky hubs.
Is this touch freight or no-touch?
Freight is generally no-touch with drop-and-hook operations at manufacturing and distribution facilities.
What are the typical out and home time cycles?
Drivers are usually out 12–18 days followed by 2–4 days home, based on load sequencing and reset requirements.
Are trucks assigned or slip-seated?
Peterbilt 579 sleepers are primarily assigned with occasional slip-seating during maintenance or peak coverage.
How does detention or breakdown pay work?
Detention and breakdown pay apply after established thresholds and are processed through the weekly payroll system.
What experience level is needed?
Minimum 2 years verifiable OTR experience is preferred with a clean safety record required.
💼 Career Opportunities
Lexington sits at the center of Kentucky’s automotive and advanced manufacturing corridor, providing stable freight flow for OTR drivers. This position serves as a strong foundation for drivers seeking consistent mileage in dry van operations. Many drivers progress from OTR into dedicated lanes or regional runs as they gain seniority and build safety records. Internal opportunities include lead driver roles, fleet trainer positions, and eventual dispatch or yard supervisory paths within the network. The company maintains a modern fleet with strong telematics support, allowing drivers to develop skills in route optimization and compliance technology. While long-haul cycles require time away from home, the density of reload markets in the Midwest and Southeast helps maximize utilization and earnings potential. Safety bonuses and performance incentives reward consistent execution. Drivers who demonstrate reliability often transition into higher-paying customer-dedicated accounts or specialized freight handling as openings become available. The regional manufacturing base supports long-term career stability in the logistics sector.
🔗 OTR CDL-A Automotive & Industrial Freight Driver – Lexington, KY
Lexington, Kentucky CDL-A drivers are essential to the movement of automotive components and industrial freight originating from major production facilities in the Bluegrass region. This OTR position offers $1,700–$2,250 weekly pay based on $0.58–$0.78 CPM with strong utilization across established lanes to the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. Drivers operate late-model Peterbilt 579 sleepers equipped with safety technologies and APUs while handling primarily no-touch freight. The role supports consistent freight cycles tied to automotive and manufacturing supply chains. Home time follows operational 12–18 day cycles with 2–4 days off in Lexington. This opportunity provides realistic earnings potential through high mileage, safety bonuses, and detention pay in a market with reliable reload availability in Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, and other hubs. The position reflects real freight movement patterns along I-75, I-65, I-70 and connecting corridors.
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