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OTR drivers with CDL A and 1 year or more experience starting pay $.70 to $.73 cpm. Job in Kentucky Gr8Jobs
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What they do
An Over-the-Road (OTR) Truck Driver specializes in long distance routes, often away for days or even weeks at a time. Sometimes also referred to as Long Haul drivers. Commonly paid in cents per mile driven.
$64,800 / year median in Kentucky
-2% projected decline
Job Description
TOP PAYING TRUCK DRIVING JOBS
CRETE
IS HIRING DRIVERS!
WE
VE RAISED PAY AGAIN!
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AT CRETE CARRIER, INDUSTRY LEADING PAY IS JUST THE BEGINNING
Yes, you read that right for the second time this year, our drivers are getting a pay raise. We re implementing a $0.04 per mile raise for our Crete and Shaffer OTR (21-day) national fleets, with starting pay on those fleets now $0.70 $0.73 per mile, with the top 50% of those drivers now averaging over $107,000 annually. Since April 2026 alone, we ve given our over-the-road drivers a $0.07 per mile increase. Call a recruiter today to learn more.
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE
Drivers from the Bluegrass State will find plenty of green with Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking. We offer dedicated and regional fleets as well as national OTR.
Salary:
Top 50% average $107,216 per year
CPM:
Starting pay $.70 to $.73 cpm
Experience:
One-year verifiable tractor trailer experience with a class
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