$2,351 /week
~$122,252/year
Average CDL driver pay in Covington, Kentucky.
Browse 1,734 positions in Covington, KentuckyMedian Weekly
$1,900
Top Pay (90th)
$4,200
Pay Range
$300 – $7,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,053
avg across 552 jobs
Pay Distribution in Covington, Kentucky
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Covington, Kentucky
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Covington, Kentucky
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Covington, Kentucky
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Covington, Kentucky
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,734 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load65%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Covington, Kentucky
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
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
Ali Star Inc
Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck
$8,000 - $14,000 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Power Only, Hazmat tanker, Refrigerated, Flatbed trailer and Dry Van
$8,000 - $14,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Covington, Kentucky earns $2,351 per week, or approximately $122,252 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,900, based on 1,734 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Covington, Kentucky earn $4,200 per week, which works out to roughly $218,400 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Covington, Kentucky. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,016/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,223/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,540/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, Zmile Inc is offering a OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo position paying $1,900–$2,100/week.
Yes — 552 jobs in Covington, Kentucky currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,053.
Based on 1,734 current listings in Covington, Kentucky: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 69% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 87% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,734 open positions and an average pay of $122,252 per year in Covington, Kentucky, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $218,400 per year, and 552 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,053. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.