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Transportation Jobs in Kentucky

189 transportation openings across Kentucky. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.

Transportation hiring in Kentucky: the current picture

There are 189 transportation openings in Kentucky. Employers added at least 21 new transportation postings in Kentucky in the past week — more than a tenth of everything currently live.

Hiring is concentrated: Ryder alone accounts for roughly 21% of open roles, with Lowes and Republic Services next in line. Louisville has the deepest pool (28 openings), followed by Bowling Green (21) and Hebron (11). Of postings that specify a schedule, 69% are full-time, 28% part-time. Fully remote transportation roles are essentially absent from this market — this is primarily in-person work.

Posted pay in Kentucky roughly mirrors the national picture — 4% of salaried postings advertise $100K or more, versus 7% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $49,000 here, compared with roughly $46,000 across all states.

For context beyond current listings: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average annual wage for transportation and material moving occupations in Kentucky at $54,000 (median $44,000) as of May 2025. Posted salaries on new openings here currently run above that benchmark. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

What do transportation jobs pay in Kentucky?

47 of the 189transportation postings in Kentucky list pay (25%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $49,000 a year, and 4% advertise $100K or more.

Based on the 47 postings that list pay. Postings without listed pay are excluded.

Top employers hiring now

  • Ryder40
  • Lowes14
  • Republic Services11
  • Advance Auto9
  • Domino's Pizza8
  • Daniels Sharpsmart7
  • Enterprise Holdings7
  • Dollar General6

Where the jobs are

  • Louisville28
  • Bowling Green21
  • Hebron11
  • Georgetown9
  • Owensboro8
  • Walton6
  • Shelbyville6
  • Paducah5
  • Florence5
  • Allensville4

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Frequently asked questions

How many transportation jobs are open in Kentucky?

There are 189 transportation job postings in Kentucky. At least 21 of them were posted within the past week.

What do transportation jobs pay in Kentucky?

Among the 47 postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $49,000 a year, and 4% offer $100K or more. Use the salary tool above to see where a specific number ranks.

Who is hiring for transportation jobs in Kentucky?

The employers with the most open transportation roles in Kentucky are Ryder (40 openings), Lowes (14), and Republic Services (11). Every listing links directly to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.

Are there remote transportation jobs in Kentucky?

Not at the moment — none of the current transportation postings in Kentucky are marked remote-eligible. Transportation work in this market is overwhelmingly on-site.