Central Freight Class 8 sleeper fleet lined up at the Louisville terminal

NOW HIRING • 4 OPEN POSITIONS

Build Your Career With a Focused Dry Van Fleet

Central Freight is hiring across drivers, dispatch, maintenance, and recruiting. Join a growing Louisville-based operation built on repeat freight and direct communication.

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Open Positions

100%

Dry Van Freight

States Covered

24/7

Dispatch Support

Weekly Pay

Direct deposit, every Friday

Predictable Home Time

Regional & dedicated lanes

Full Benefits

Health, dental & vision options

Late-Model Equipment

Assigned, well-maintained units

Open Positions

Four Ways to Join the Central Freight Team

From the driver's seat to the dispatch desk and the shop floor, every role keeps our regional dry van operation moving. Find the position that fits you.

Driver Positions

CDL A Regional & Dedicated Driver

Drive late-model Class 8 sleepers on repeat dry van lanes

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Haul 100% palletized dry van freight for manufacturing, automotive, and retail distribution customers across our Midwest and Southeast network. Choose between regional routes or dedicated repeat-customer lanes with predictable home time.

Full-Time • Company DriverLouisville, KY • Regional Midwest & SoutheastRegional & Dedicated Routes

Late-model assigned Class 8 sleeper tractors53 ft dry van — no touch freightRegional & dedicated lane optionsPredictable weekly home time

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Operations

Dispatcher / Fleet Coordinator

Coordinate drivers, loads, and customer lanes in real time

Hiring Now

Manage the daily flow of our regional and dedicated dry van fleet. Build loads, assign drivers, track appointments, and keep communication tight between drivers, customers, and management in a fast-paced small-fleet environment.

Full-Time • On-SiteLouisville, KY HeadquartersDay Shift • Rotating Weekend Coverage

Direct impact on a 7-truck growing fleetModern dispatch and load-tracking toolsCareer growth into fleet managementCollaborative small-team culture

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Maintenance

Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Technician

Keep our Class 8 fleet road-ready and running clean

Hiring Now

Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on our late-model Class 8 sleeper tractors and 53 ft dry van trailers. Work in a clean, organized shop with a steady fleet you know — not a high-volume public repair bay.

Full-Time • On-SiteLouisville, KY ShopDay Shift • Occasional Weekend On-Call

Work on a known, well-maintained fleetLate-model equipment, modern diagnostic toolsTool allowance and uniform providedConsistent day-shift schedule

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Talent Acquisition

Driver Recruiter

Find and onboard the next great Central Freight drivers

Hiring Now

Source, screen, and onboard qualified CDL A drivers for our growing regional and dedicated fleet. Build relationships, guide applicants through the qualification process, and help us scale a focused dry van operation with the right people.

Full-Time • HybridLouisville, KY • Hybrid EligibleDay Shift • Flexible Hours

Performance-driven placement bonusesHybrid flexibility after onboardingDirect impact on fleet growthMarketing and sourcing budget support

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THE CENTRAL FREIGHT ADVANTAGE

A Growing Fleet With a Direct Line to Leadership.

Central Freight is large enough to offer multiple career paths while keeping every team member close to the people managing loads, equipment, and growth.

Growing

You Are Not a Number

Every team member communicates directly with Louisville operations — no corporate layers.

100% Dry Van

Standardized Operation

One trailer type, one freight focus. No confusion, no switching equipment types.

Regional

Midwest & Southeast

A defined operating footprint keeps drivers close to home and operations predictable.

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ONLINE DRIVER APPLICATION

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