Median Weekly
$1,750
Top Pay (90th)
$3,750
Pay Range
$300 – $6,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,188
avg across 701 jobs
Pay Distribution in Kentucky
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Kentucky
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Kentucky
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
65% Pets Allowed
64% Riders Allowed
82% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Kentucky
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Kentucky
Average freight handling breakdown across 2,251 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch92%
Live Load64%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in Kentucky
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Kentucky earns $2,116 per week, or approximately $110,032 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,750, based on 2,251 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Kentucky earn $3,750 per week, which works out to roughly $195,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $6,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Kentucky. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,825/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,123/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,479/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 701 jobs in Kentucky currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,188.
Based on 2,251 current listings in Kentucky: 28% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 65% allow pets, 64% allow riders, 82% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 2,251 open positions and an average pay of $110,032 per year in Kentucky, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $195,000 per year, and 701 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,188. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.