{"id":2452,"date":"2017-09-01T10:59:45","date_gmt":"2017-09-01T17:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.classadrivers.com\/become-a-truck-driver\/?p=2452"},"modified":"2017-12-06T15:36:43","modified_gmt":"2017-12-06T22:36:43","slug":"truck-driving-in-kentucky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.classadrivers.com\/become-a-truck-driver\/truck-driving-in-kentucky\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Driving in Kentucky"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>State Overview<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are over 11,550 trucking companies in Kentucky and the industry employs 28,410 drivers. The highest paid truck drivers\u00a0<a title=\"How much do Kentucky Drivers earn?\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usawage.com\/ky\/heavy_and_tractor-trailer_truck_drivers-salary-in-kentucky.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">earn<\/a>\u00a0$49,800 ($23.94). The highest paying areas are Elizabethtown with a Median Annual Salary of $44,610, Louisville-Jefferson County ($44,030), and Lexington-Fayette ($43,910).<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Pros and Cons of Truck Driving in Kentucky<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>GOOD:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"good\">\n<li class=\"\">Huge logistics hub. Plenty of regional and local work<\/li>\n<li class=\"hidden-xs-meta\">Lots of 4 lane roads for side roads, quite a few truck stops<\/li>\n<li class=\"hidden-xs-meta\">Moderate winter weather, beautiful scenery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>BAD:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bad\">\n<li class=\"\">Downtown Louisville has been under road construction for years<\/li>\n<li class=\"hidden-xs-meta\">Especially bad traffic in Louisville, lots of slowdowns in rural areas<\/li>\n<li class=\"hidden-xs-meta\">Strict DOT regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Truck Driving Tips for Kentucky<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"tips\">\n<li class=\"\">Hang in there, don&#8217;t be afraid to ask a veteran for help if you need it<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Watch your speed around curves and never be in a rush to back up<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Don&#8217;t let dispatchers push you to run more than is legal<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Hang in there. It will pay off in the long run<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Be careful when merging. People don&#8217;t know how to merge onto the interstate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Fellow Truck Drivers in Kentucky Say:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>&#8220;Never risk hurting yourself or anyone else over any load&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Dwight A.\u00a0<span class=\"muted\">&#8211; 8 years driving experience<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">GOOD<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n Lots of nice scenery, lots of 4 lane roads for side roads, quite a few truck stops, most highways have easy access, signs telling other drivers to leave more room for trucks when passing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BAD<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n heavy traffic, bad roads, crazy drivers, lots of construction, Louisville has lots of road construction, especially bad traffic from 7-9 A.M and 4-6 P.M. in Louisville, lots of slow moving traffic in rural farm areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">TIP TO NEW DRIVERS<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n Be as safe as possible, watch your speed around curves, never be in a rush to back up, If you start feeling tired pull over and get out for a few minutes, never risk hurting yourself or anyone else over any load, be courteous to other drivers. Slow down always use extra caution, watch following distance, always watch as far ahead as possible for trouble ahead, Don&#8217;t let dispatchers push you to run more than is legal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"control-group\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>&#8220;Good luck!&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Mike H.\u00a0<span class=\"muted\">&#8211; 20 years under my belt<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">GOOD<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n The people and the scenery..<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BAD<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n In Louisville and Northern KY area mainly a headache&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">TIP TO NEW DRIVERS<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n Keep your eyes forward and sometimes backward<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;Keep your eyes on the road and hands upon the wheel&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Frank A.\u00a0<span class=\"muted\">&#8211; 20 years of driving experience<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">GOOD<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n Good interstates ( when there is no construction ) beautiful scenery&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BAD<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n Construction, DOT&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">TIP TO NEW DRIVERS<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n Keep your eyes on the road and hands upon the wheel&#8230; ask all the questions you can when you get around old timers&#8230;Speed limit&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;Never think you know it all&#8221;<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Robert K.\u00a0<span class=\"muted\">&#8211; 22 years on the road<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">GOOD<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n Good roads, Moderate winter weather<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BAD<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n Reckless drivers, They&#8217;re everywhere!<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">TIP TO NEW DRIVERS<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n People don&#8217;t know how to merge onto the interstate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;Remember GOAL.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Don B.\u00a0<span class=\"muted\">&#8211; 3 years driving OTR<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">GOOD<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n Most establishments are trucker friendly. Also, weigh stations allow trucks to park overnight.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BAD<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n Downtown Louisville has been under road construction for years, with no end in sight.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">TIP TO NEW DRIVERS<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n Hang in there, it gets easier. And don&#8217;t be afraid to ask a veteran for help if you need it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;Cherish your license&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Jeremiah F.\u00a0<span class=\"muted\">&#8211; 1 year driving OTR<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">GOOD<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n Good loving<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BAD<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n A lot of DOT regulations<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">TIP TO NEW DRIVERS<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n Hang in there. It will pay off in the long run. 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