- Company: Western Express
- Location: Falls of Rough, Kentucky
- Salary: Pay not listed
Western Express at a glance
westernexpress.comSEC filings mentioning "Western Express": 86 — search EDGAR
16 employees covered under a retirement plan (2017 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
OSHA safety record: 16 confirmed violations across 4 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
Western Express, Inc. is a privately owned U.S. transportation and logistics carrier based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1991. Company site: westernexpress.com.
437 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Source: Wikipedia
CLEAN CDL-A Drop and Hook Team Truck Driver
Company: Western Express
Location: Falls of Rough, Kentucky
Employment Type: Full Time
Remote: No
What This Role Involves
This role involves driving a CDL-A truck in the drop and hook method. The position is full-time with immediate availability upon start date.
- Earn between $0.40 to $0.73 per mile driven, depending on route type (OTR or regional).
- Work as part of a team in managing truck operations efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities include:
- Driving the company's trucks for long-distance and regional routes.
- Handling drop-and-hook loads, ensuring timely delivery and pick-up.
- Maintaining safe driving practices at all times.
- Completing necessary paperwork accurately and on time.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must:
- Hold a valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record.
- Possess excellent communication skills for effective team collaboration.
- Show commitment to safety and adherence to company policies.
About Western Express
Western Express is known for its high rates and supportive environment. The company offers competitive pay, making it an attractive option for drivers seeking a stable career in the trucking industry.
Applying for This Role
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Recent news
- Video | Mumbai Rains | Western Express Highway Traffic Comes To A Standstill - NDTV
- Western Express Raises Pay - Heavy Duty Trucking
- Western Express Deploys Motive's AI Dashcam - Work Truck Online
- Powderhorn Resort: Wild West Express construction begins - Snow Industry News
- Man accused of assaulting another man at CDL training school in Nashville - WSMV
Aggregated from public discussions and news; opinions are the authors’ own.
Working in Falls of Rough, Kentucky
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 197,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Salary & compensation
Trade coverage has reported that Western Express raised pay (Heavy Duty Trucking). No pay ranges or benefits figures are in the provided data—confirm current team and drop-and-hook rates directly with the carrier.
Build the skills for this role
- Valid Class A CDL and clean driving record for over-the-road team work
- Drop-and-hook speed: finding trailers, coupling/uncoupling, air and light checks
- Hours-of-service and ELD discipline with a partner
- Familiarity with fleet safety tech (e.g. AI dashcams noted in recent Western Express fleet news)
- Walk through a drop-and-hook at an unfamiliar yard
- How you split miles, rest, and decision-making as a team
- Examples of handling late appointments or bad trailer equipment without missing HOS limits
Best fit for experienced CDL-A drivers who prefer trailer swaps over live loads and can work as a two-person OTR team for a large Nashville-based carrier.
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Listing facts
- Role CDL-A Drop and Hook Team Truck Driver
- Employer Western Express
- Location Falls of Rough, Kentucky
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 31, 2026
- Apply by August 30, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (221 words)
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