Why drivers like this job
- Solid average pay – About $1,600 on average, as reported by the carrier
- Home weekly – Predictable home time you can plan around
- Drop and hook available – Less waiting around at docks
The job
Home timeHome weekly
Experience12+ months
FreightFinished spirits to state warehouses; mostly drop and hook, 100% no-touch
Where loads goOut of Kentucky, we regularly deliver to Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Indiana, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maryland, Vermont, and throughout Kentucky.
ScheduleOut of Kentucky, we regularly deliver to Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Indiana, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maryland, Vermont, and throughout Kentucky.
EquipmentThe reason I wanted to share all of that is that every load we haul is part of that story. We're not just moving freight. We're helping move a piece of Kentucky's history, heritage, and craftsmanship every time we leave the yard. The bourbon in those trailers represents over 90 years of hard work and tradition, and it's our job to get it where it's going safely and on time. Every time one of our trucks pulls out of Bardstown, we're representing not only the carrier and the customer, but a little piece of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I think that's something every one of us can be proud of. I know I am
Hiring areaFor drivers who live within a 100-mile radius of Bardstown, our goal is for them to get their 34-hour restart at home every weekend, plus at least one 10-hour break at home during the week. Most of those drivers end up getting 48 hours or more at home sometime between Friday and Monday.
Pay, benefits and extras
Average pay: $1,600 a week (reported by the hiring company; results vary)
- Riders: Riders must be at least 18 years old
- Paid time off: Vacation time starts to accrue from day one
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- 12+ months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience
- At least 21 years old
- Current DOT medical card and a clean drug screen
- Driving record: no more than 2 in the past 3 years
How to apply
Tap Apply and send the short form, or call or text (307) 218-3831. A recruiter calls you, answers your questions and confirms the current terms in writing before you apply. Recruiting is paid by the hiring company.
Better Today LLC is an independent recruiting company, not the employer. Pay figures are averages reported by the hiring company, not guarantees. Requirements and terms are set by the hiring company and change often. Ref f7ad1014.