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Overview

UPS Sleeper Team members spend their days and nights on the open road, driving our iconic brown trucks on long-haul routes. Working in pairs to break up the drive, they deliver what matters to customers across the country.

  • Full-Time
  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • CDL Required

Job Description

Primary Location: 8100 Air Commerce Drive, Louisville, KY - US Job ID: b1d6cdd0-f902-4944-96ba-3310dc7e9d13 Wage: $26.00/hour
Date posted 04/08/2025

SHIFT YOUR WORLD

Flexible Backup Tractor Trailer Driver

SHIFT YOUR TEAM

Who are UPS Flexible Backup Tractor Trailer Drivers?

Drivers in this role may work in local, solo, or long-haul driving positions. As flexible backup drivers, their work may involve on-property shifting, local routes, long-haul trips with nightly returns, or sleeper team assignments. Flexibility in adjusting to various assignments is essential. Over time, and with increased seniority, you’ll have the opportunity to bid a route.

SHIFT YOUR SKILLS

What does it take to keep packages moving across the country—and beyond?

  • Drivers start their careers as a Flexible Backup Driver
  • Schedules may include days, nights, and weekends, with assignments ranging from local routes to long-haul trips lasting 4–6 days
  • As a flexible backup driver, you must report to the facility within one hour of notice
  • A valid Class A CDL (Commercial Driver's License) in your home state is required
    • Doubles/Triples endorsement is required
  • Pass the DOT physical
  • Reliability and responsibility
  • Legal right to work in the U.S
  • Tractor-Trailer Drivers are expected to comply with UPS appearance guidelines and wear the company-provided uniform

SHIFT YOUR BENEFITS

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Growth opportunities
  • Reliable, well-maintained trucks
  • Loading and Unloading is done for you
  • 401(k)
  • Defined-benefit pension plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision after waiting period
    • $0 healthcare premium
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law
  • Paid holidays
  • Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program   
  • Employee Assistance Program

SHIFT YOUR PURPOSE

What is UPS all about?

Well, you’re probably already familiar with us—we’re the brown trucks delivering everything from diapers, dish towels and holiday gifts to college care packages and life-saving medicines.

But we’re more than that. We’re also hardworking, efficient package handlers and friendly, focused drivers. We’re professionals working in finance, technology, engineering, marketing and more. We are building our business ethically, sustainably and in an environmentally conscientious way. And we are here to deliver what matters—to customers, communities, colleagues, the world, and to you and your career. Come work for an award-winning company. Make the Shift to UPS. This job posting includes information about the minimum qualifications (including the UPS Uniform and Personal Appearance Guidelines), locations, shifts and operations within the locations which may consider your application. An applicant or employee may request an exception or change to, or an accommodation of, any condition of employment (including the UPS Uniform and Personal Appearance Guidelines) because of a sincerely held religious belief or practice.

The base pay for this position is $26.00/hour

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Fast Facts

  • Top Quality UPS Training is Provided
  • Safety is a Core Value at UPS
  • No Lease, Fuel, or Insurance Costs to You
  • All Loading/Unloading is Done for You
  • Drive a Modern, UPS-Maintained Truck
  • Take Home Competitive Weekly Pay
  • Make Milage Pay Plus Hourly for Wait Time and Training

“The best part is being seated so high above the ground - you get a view that nobody in the world gets, besides other Truckers.”

Olivia P.

Benefits & Career Advantages

Sleeper Team Tractor Trailer Drivers get a full slate of benefits and rewards.

Pension
+401(k)

Industry Leading
Healthcare

Paid Vacation
Days

Great Pay

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