Mercer Transportation
$150,000 - $280,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Moderate Demand
Hazmat Truck Driver Jobs in Kentucky
Browse hazmat trucking positions across Kentucky with top carriers hiring now.
Average Pay
$67,000 - $95,000
Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Hazmat Trucking in Kentucky
Kentucky hazmat positions center on fuel delivery, chemical transport, and industrial gas distribution. The region's growing manufacturing base and military installations add variety to hazmat freight. Hazmat driver demand in Kentucky is moderate, with the limited pool of endorsed drivers keeping pay strong and job security high.
Top Companies Hiring Hazmat Drivers in KY
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Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Prime Inc.
$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
Ruan Transportation
$58,000 - $88,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Bulk
Schneider National
$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Intermodal
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Kentucky
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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
Local Box Truck Driver
$46,500 - $65,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$53,000 - $74,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$55,000 - $78,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$45,000 - $64,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Hazmat Jobs in Kentucky
Louisville
Kentucky
Lexington
Kentucky
Covington
Kentucky
Bowling Green
Kentucky
Paducah
Kentucky
Key Freight Routes in Kentucky
1
I-65 (Louisville to Nashville)
2
I-75 (Covington/Cincinnati to Tennessee)
3
I-64 (Louisville to Lexington and West Virginia)
Requirements for Hazmat Driving in KY
- Valid CDL-A license with hazmat (H) endorsement
- TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- TSA background check clearance
- 2+ years clean CDL-A experience
- Knowledge of hazmat placarding, routing, and emergency procedures
- DOT physical card and clean MVR (no accidents or major violations)
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Hazmat Trucking Jobs in Kentucky — FAQs
How much do hazmat truck drivers make in Kentucky?
Hazmat truck drivers in Kentucky earn $67,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience, endorsements, and carrier. While base pay in Kentucky is near the national average, the lower cost of living means take-home pay stretches further than in coastal states. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
How long does it take to get a hazmat endorsement in Kentucky?
Getting a hazmat endorsement in Kentucky takes 4 to 6 weeks total. The process includes studying for and passing the written hazmat knowledge test at your KY DMV, submitting fingerprints for a TSA background check, and waiting for clearance. The background check is the longest step. Some carriers in Kentucky will reimburse the TWIC card fee ($125) and help with the endorsement process.
Are trucking companies in Kentucky hiring hazmat drivers in 2026?
Yes — hazmat driver demand in Kentucky is moderate heading into 2026. The hazmat segment in Kentucky is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in KY.