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Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling Jobs in Ohio

Ohio is the second-largest auto manufacturing state, with Honda's massive Marysville/East Liberty complex, GM's Lordstown area operations, Ford's Avon Lake assembly, and Stellantis in Toledo. The state's central location makes it a natural hub for auto parts distribution to plants throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Honda's Ohio operations alone employ over 15,000 workers and require constant parts delivery.

OH Industry Pay

$55,000 - $82,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+7% through 2028 (EV transition effect)

Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in Ohio

Ohio is the second-largest auto manufacturing state, with Honda's massive Marysville/East Liberty complex, GM's Lordstown area operations, Ford's Avon Lake assembly, and Stellantis in Toledo. The state's central location makes it a natural hub for auto parts distribution to plants throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Honda's Ohio operations alone employ over 15,000 workers and require constant parts delivery.

Top Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling Employers in Ohio

1

Penske Logistics (Honda)

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2

Ryder System

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3

XPO Logistics (auto parts)

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4

Averitt Express

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5

ABF Freight (auto division)

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Requirements for Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in OH

CDL-A required for all auto hauler and most parts delivery positions
Car hauler experience with multi-level trailer loading/unloading
Just-in-time delivery reliability (zero tolerance for late loads)
Clean driving record (hauling $500K+ in vehicles per load)
Ability to work rotating shifts matching factory production schedules

Equipment Used in Ohio

Multi-level car hauler trailersDry van (auto parts)Flatbed (steel/stampings)Specialized enclosed trailersHotshot trucks (expedited parts)Container chassis (port drayage for imports)

Trucking in Ohio

State CDL Avg

$50,000 - $76,000

Key Industries

Automotive manufacturing (Honda, GM, Ford), Steel & metals, Rubber & polymer (Akron)

Major Cities

Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton

Top Corridors

I-71 (Columbus to Cleveland and Cincinnati), I-75 (Toledo to Dayton to Cincinnati)

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Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in Ohio — FAQ

What is Honda's trucking impact in Ohio?

Honda's Marysville and East Liberty plants together represent one of the largest auto manufacturing complexes in North America. The plants produce 500,000+ vehicles annually and require hundreds of daily truck deliveries from Ohio-based and out-of-state suppliers. Penske Logistics is Honda's primary dedicated carrier.

Where are auto trucking jobs in Ohio?

Marysville/Dublin (Honda complex), Toledo (Stellantis Jeep), Lordstown area (GM/Lordstown Motors), Avon Lake (Ford), and Columbus (parts distribution). The I-75 and I-71 corridors are the primary auto freight arteries connecting Ohio plants to Michigan and Kentucky.

Do Ohio auto trucking jobs offer good home time?

Excellent. Most Ohio auto parts runs are within 200 miles, connecting Ohio plants to suppliers in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. JIT delivery schedules often mean fixed routes with predictable hours. Car hauling from Ohio plants to regional dealerships is typically home weekly.