Trucking Jobs in Louisville, KY
CDL driver opportunities, local salary data, top industries, and major employers in Louisville, Kentucky.
Avg CDL Salary
$52,000 - $70,000
Population
1,400,000
Truck Stops
30
Cost of Living
Below Average
Top Industries in Louisville
These industries drive freight demand and create the most CDL trucking jobs in the Louisville metropolitan area.
Major Trucking Employers in Louisville
These companies and facilities employ CDL truck drivers and logistics professionals in the Louisville, KY area.
Nearby Interstates & Freight Corridors
These major highways serve Louisville and carry the highest volumes of commercial truck traffic through the area.
Trucking in Louisville, KY
Louisville's identity as a freight city is inseparable from UPS Worldport at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. This 5.2-million-square-foot facility is the nerve center of UPS's global air network, and the ground transportation needed to feed it and distribute its packages creates an entire ecosystem of trucking employment. Beyond UPS, Louisville sits on the bourbon trail — Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant produces Super Duty pickups and Expeditions, generating a steady stream of auto-hauler loads. The Ohio River provides barge access for bulk commodities, and the recent completion of the Lewis and Clark Bridge has relieved cross-river congestion that plagued I-65 for decades. Louisville's central Eastern Time Zone location also makes it ideal for next-day ground delivery to most of the eastern U.S.
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Openings we are recruiting for near Louisville
These are live postings for Kentucky. Most are domiciled in a metro rather than a building, so a seat listed for the state is usually workable from Louisville.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$55,000 - $78,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$60,000 - $85,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$63,000 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$63,500 - $89,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$66,000 - $93,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$69,500 - $98,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$56,000 - $79,500/year · Home weekly
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Louisville
How does UPS Worldport affect Louisville trucking jobs?
UPS Worldport processes over 400,000 packages per hour and needs a massive ground fleet to distribute them. This creates thousands of feeder driver, P&D driver, and tractor-trailer positions throughout the region.
What is the bourbon freight market like in Louisville?
Kentucky produces 95% of the world's bourbon. Louisville-area distilleries ship millions of barrels annually via flatbed and tanker, creating steady specialized hauling work year-round.
Is Louisville affordable for truck drivers?
Yes. Louisville's cost of living is about 10% below the national average, with particularly affordable housing. Combined with no state income tax on the first $25,000, drivers keep more of their paychecks here.