🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Lexington, KY
- Route type: Local Dedicated Beverage Distribution
- Freight: Soft drinks, beer, packaged retail beverages (touch freight)
- Schedule: Early morning dispatch (3–6 AM), 8–12 hour shifts, Monday–Friday with occasional weekends
📋 Job Description
- Deliver beverage products to grocery stores, restaurants, and retail accounts
- Operate local and short regional routes across Central Kentucky
- Unload freight using pallet jack and hand truck equipment
- Handle touch freight with accurate and timely deliveries
- Complete delivery paperwork and route documentation
- Follow DOT regulations and standard safety procedures
✅ 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
Occasional lifting and manual unloading required
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Box trucks and 53’ dry van beverage trailers
- Fleet average age: varies (modern fleet equipment)
- Features: liftgate-equipped trucks, pallet jacks, hand trucks
🗓 Typical Weekly Schedule
- Monday – Early morning beverage deliveries (Lexington metro)
- Tuesday – Retail and restaurant routes (Central KY)
- Wednesday – Regional store replenishment routes
- Thursday – Mixed delivery stops across assigned zones
- Friday – Final route completion and returns
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Lexington → Georgetown → Lexington retail beverage loop (I-75 corridor)
- Lexington → Nicholasville → Harrodsburg local delivery route (US-27)
- Lexington → Winchester beverage distribution circuit (I-64 access corridor)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
This position includes standard delivery performance incentives based on stops and route completion.
📝 Hiring Process
⭐ Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Home daily schedule with predictable route structure
- Consistent beverage delivery freight throughout the week
- Structured stop-based routing in Central Kentucky
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a local driving position?
Yes, this role is primarily local with home daily returns.
What type of freight will I handle?
Beverages including soft drinks, beer, and packaged retail products.
Is unloading required?
Yes, this is a touch freight position using pallet jacks and hand trucks.
What is the start time?
Most routes begin early morning between 3 AM and 6 AM.
Do I need endorsements?
No endorsements are required for this position.
What schedule should I expect?
Typically Monday through Friday with occasional weekend rotation.
📊 Local Market Insights
Lexington, KY sits within a regional freight network connected by I-75 and I-64, supporting steady movement of retail and consumer goods. Local delivery activity is concentrated around grocery distribution centers, restaurant supply chains, and beverage wholesalers operating across Central Kentucky. Routes typically extend into nearby cities such as Georgetown, Nicholasville, and Winchester, forming short-haul distribution loops. The area’s road structure supports predictable local trucking patterns rather than long-haul interstate transit.
🔗 CDL-A Dedicated Beverage Distribution (Pepsi / Beer Routes) – Lexington, KY
Lexington CDL-A beverage delivery routes focus on structured local distribution across grocery, restaurant, and retail accounts. Drivers operate scheduled stop-based deliveries throughout Central Kentucky, typically returning home daily after completing assigned routes. The work involves manual unloading, pallet jack use, and consistent interaction with store receiving teams. This position follows predictable freight patterns supported by beverage consumption cycles and regular store replenishment schedules. Drivers run routes across Lexington and surrounding counties, including Georgetown, Nicholasville, and Winchester, with access to key corridors such as I-75 and I-64. The role is structured around steady weekly route planning rather than long-haul variability, offering consistent dispatch timing and repeat delivery points across the region.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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