$65,000-$75,000/year
Home weekends
OTR, Regional
Health insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
$0.55–$0.72/CPM
Bardstown Junction, KY
Home weekends
OTR, Regional
Job Description
REGIONAL OTR JOBS OPEN NOW FOR CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS! Family-owned McLeod Express is now hiring forCDL-A regional and OTR truck driver jobs with excellent earning potential! Advantages and earnings include: Multiple routes available! Regional Routes: Earn $65,000-$75,000/year Pay Protection of $1,000/week Home Weekends! OTR Routes: Earn $0.60 cpm Home every other weekend! $1,000 orientation pay Late-model equipment Generous bonus programs for longevity, safety, referrals more! Holiday vacation pay TRUE open-door policy Company matched 401(k) plan Full health insurance benefits including health, dental, vision. Voluntary benefits including: Driver's Legal Plan, short long-term disability, critical illness insurance, accident insurance; voluntary life and ADD insurance LARGE CUSTOMER BASE From Kansas to New Jersey, Michigan to Georgia – we have a wide variety of freight opportunities! Majority of freight in THE POWER 5 states: Missouri Illinois Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania Qualifications: Current CDL-A At least 23 years of age 6 months' tractor trailer driving experience Good MVR and work history No drug misdemeanors within 5 years No felonies within 10 years If you've been driving for a mega-carrier, there's one thing you can be sure of: They aren't focused on the driver. Mega-carriers focus on their customers and forget that Class A truck drivers make their business possible. You won't find that at McLeod Express! As a family-owned, family-focused, family-driven company, we are committed to offering CDL-A regional truck driving careers with weekend home time, stable freight and excellent earning power while making safety a top priority. Step back from making a mega-carrier mistake and take a closer look at the difference it makes to work with the driver and family-focused team as a CDL-A regional truck driver at McLeod Express!
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Requirements
CDL Class
Class A CDL
Experience
1+ year OTR preferred
Age
Min 23
MVR
Clean record
Common Routes near Bardstown Junction, Kentucky
I-64, I-65, I-75
Equipment & Fleet
Late-model Class A equipment
ELD-equipped · Automatic available · Late-model fleet
Benefits & Perks
Frequently Asked Questions
How often will I be home on this OTR route?▾
Drivers on this route are typically home weekends.
What is the CPM rate for experienced drivers?▾
Pay on this OTR position is $0.55–$0.72/CPM. Experienced drivers and those with hazmat or tanker endorsements typically see the upper end of the range.
Is team driving available or required?▾
This lane is primarily solo. Team driving may be available on request for higher-paying loads.
What type of freight is on this lane?▾
Most Kentucky OTR lanes haul dry van or refrigerated freight. McLeod Express will share specific commodities at orientation.
Location & Routes
- Base city: Bardstown Junction, KY
- Route type: OTR, Regional
Home Time
Home weekends
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard DOT screening
- Start driving — Get on the road
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CDL Truck Driving Jobs in Bardstown Junction, KY
CDL truck driving jobs in Bardstown Junction, Kentucky are shaped by the freight that moves through I-64, I-65, and I-75. Carriers running out of Bardstown Junction routinely post openings for local home-daily routes, regional drivers covering Ohio Valley regional runs and Southeast lanes, and OTR positions tied to UPS Worldport in Louisville, bourbon distribution, and auto parts.
Drivers domiciled in Bardstown Junction have a real advantage: they can pick up local accounts tied to UPS Worldport in Louisville, bourbon distribution, and auto parts or jump on regional boards covering Ohio Valley regional runs and Southeast lanes. Newer CDL holders typically start on dedicated Kentucky routes before stepping up to longer lanes.