We aim to fill dry van driver requests within 48-72 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Kentucky, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dry Van drivers in Kentucky typically earn $48,000-$61,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Louisville and Lexington tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in Kentucky need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Kentucky has 50+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in Kentucky are Louisville, Lexington, Covington, Bowling Green. Major employers driving this demand include UPS Worldport (Louisville), Toyota (Georgetown), Ford (Louisville).
We recruit dry van drivers from across Kentucky, a market of roughly 36,000+ CDL holders statewide and 50+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 6+ months OTR or regional, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. UPS Worldport makes Louisville the air-freight-to-ground connection hub.