DOT Route Driver - Lexington

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Brand-

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

Tuition Educational Assistance

Opportunities for Career Growth

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts in Kentucky is seeking a Class A CDL driver for overnight route deliveries. The role focuses on safe, on-time deliveries to store locations using a modern fleet of tractors and trailers.

A Hazmat endorsement is required, with a strong emphasis on DOT compliance and flexible hours. Potential first-year earnings of $84,219.82 are highlighted, with a compensation package including safety incentives, driver bonuses, and raises based on performance.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, logbook, and vehicle inspections.
• Clean MVR and valid DOT physical status.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol tests.
• Must possess a current Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement.
• Must maintain the ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial Class 8 tractor-trailer to complete safe, timely deliveries to store locations.
• Load, unload, and deliver merchandise using electric pallet jacks and lift gates.
• Follow routes, stops, and schedules to ensure efficient deliveries.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections; maintain HOS logs and FMCSA compliance.
• Secure loads and verify deliveries; assist with various routes as needed.

Skills

DOT regulations

Logbook

Vehicle inspections

CDL Hazmat endorsement

Flexible hours

Job description

Potential first year earnings of $84,219.82 based upon average route hours; actual annual earnings may vary based upon length of route.
Operate a class 8 tractor-trailer providing safe, timely, and accurate route deliveries to store locations as part of our company fleet.

• Home Daily
• 5 Day Work Week
• No Weekends
• Salary package includes safety incentives, driver bonuses and performance-based raises
• Overnight Route Delivery with Dedicated Routes
• Low Touch Freight using full pallet deliveries
• Modern Fleet of Tractors and Trailers

Essential Job Functions

Operate a commercial Class 8 tractor-trailer to complete safe, timely, and accurate route deliveries in compliance with DOT and company regulations.
Utilize electric pallet jacks and lift gates to load, unload, and deliver merchandise to designated store locations.
Follow assigned routes, stops, and schedules to ensure efficient deliveries within set timeframes.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain Hours of Service (HOS) logs, and comply with FMCSA regulations.
Secure all loads, vehicle doors, and alarms before and after each stop; ensure proper delivery verification and manage returned merchandise.
Assist with various delivery routes as needed to support operational requirements.

Skills/Education/Knowledge/Experience/Abilities

Required:
Working knowledge of DOT regulations, logbook, and vehicle inspections
Maintain a clean MVR and a valid DOT physical status
Must pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol tests
Must possess a current Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement
Must maintain the ability to work flexible hours
O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer.
The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.
Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.