Hire Step Deck Drivers in Kentucky
Access our pool of pre-screened step deck drivers in Kentucky. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
36,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Kentucky
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years step deck or flatbed experience
- Wage Range:$55,000-$70,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Step deck loading and height clearance awareness
- Experience with ramp loading of machinery and equipment
- Knowledge of axle weight distribution on two-level decks
- Comfort with oversized loads and permit routes
Kentucky Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Kentucky
#1
Louisville
#2
Lexington
#3
Covington
#4
Bowling Green
#5
Richmond
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Kentucky
UPS Worldport (Louisville)Toyota (Georgetown)Ford (Louisville)Amazon SDF1-SDF9Jim Beam
Why Hire Step Deck Drivers in Kentucky
UPS Worldport makes Louisville the air-freight-to-ground connection hub
Automotive manufacturing creates constant flatbed and dry van demand
I-65/I-71/I-75/I-64 intersection provides exceptional freight connectivity
Bourbon industry generates unique specialized freight
Lower cost of living than Cincinnati or Nashville competitors
What Our Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Kentucky Operation
- Premium rates — step deck commands $0.03-$0.08/mile over flatbed
- Less competition for specialized loads
- Growing demand as industrial equipment shipments increase
- Many loads are shipper-loaded, reducing physical demands
- Diverse cargo keeps routes and work engaging
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Hiring Step Deck Drivers in Kentucky — FAQ
Our typical placement time for step deck drivers is 72-120 hours. In Kentucky, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Step Deck drivers in Kentucky typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Louisville and Lexington tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck 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 step deck driver demand in Kentucky are Louisville, Lexington, Covington, Bowling Green. Major employers driving this demand include UPS Worldport (Louisville), Toyota (Georgetown), Ford (Louisville).
Our Kentucky step deck driver pool draws from 36,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 64% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. UPS Worldport makes Louisville the air-freight-to-ground connection hub.