Mercer Transportation
$150,000 - $280,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Moderate Demand
Team Driving Jobs in Kentucky
Browse team trucking positions across Kentucky with top carriers hiring now.
Average Pay
$62,000 - $95,000
Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Team Trucking in Kentucky
Kentucky team drivers serve the Southeast's growing e-commerce and retail distribution networks, running coast-to-coast expedited loads and time-sensitive automotive parts freight. Team driving demand in Kentucky is moderate, with carriers offering premium mileage rates and sign-on bonuses for qualified driver pairs.
Top Companies Hiring Team Drivers in KY
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Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
CRST International
$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
Forward Air
$60,000 - $90,000OTR, Regional, LTL, Expedited, Owner-Operator
PAM Transport
$48,000 - $78,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Automotive
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 Team 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 Team Driving in KY
- Both drivers must hold valid CDL-A licenses
- 1+ year CDL-A experience for each team member
- Clean MVR for both drivers
- Ability to sleep in a moving truck
- Compatible driving schedules and communication skills
- DOT physical cards for both drivers
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Team Trucking Jobs in Kentucky — FAQs
How much do team truck drivers make in Kentucky?
Team truck drivers in Kentucky earn $62,000 - $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.
Which carriers hire team drivers in Kentucky?
Major carriers with team driving programs recruit in Kentucky, including national fleets running expedited and time-sensitive freight. Team positions based in KY typically run coast-to-coast or to specific high-demand corridors. Most carriers offer team-specific sign-on bonuses and assigned late-model trucks with team amenities.
Are trucking companies in Kentucky hiring team drivers in 2026?
Yes — team driver demand in Kentucky is moderate heading into 2026. The team 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.