ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
Very High Demand
Regional Truck Driver Jobs in Ohio
Browse regional trucking positions across Ohio with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
Ask the carrier
Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Regional Trucking in Ohio
Ohio is a national crossroads of I-70, I-71, I-75, and I-80/90, with Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Dayton all major distribution and manufacturing truck markets. Regional driver demand in Ohio is very high, with multi-state runs that usually keep drivers within a few hundred miles of a Ohio domicile and weekly home time on many accounts.
Top Companies Hiring Regional Drivers in OH
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Central Transport
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL
Dayton Freight Lines
$60,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, LTL
Estes Express Lines
$58,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, LTL
Forward Air
$60,000 - $90,000OTR, Regional, LTL, Expedited, Owner-Operator
Driving job listings in Ohio
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$66,000 - $93,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$70,500 - $99,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$46,000 - $64,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Regional Jobs in Ohio
Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
Ohio
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dayton
Ohio
Akron
Ohio
Key Freight Routes in Ohio
1
I-71 (Columbus to Cleveland and Cincinnati)
2
I-75 (Toledo to Dayton to Cincinnati)
3
I-80/Ohio Turnpike (northern OH east-west)
Requirements for Regional Driving in OH
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months CDL-A experience (some carriers accept recent graduates)
- Clean MVR with no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
- DOT physical card
- Willingness to travel multi-state routes within assigned region
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check
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Regional Trucking Jobs in Ohio — FAQs
How much do regional truck drivers make in Ohio?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for regional drivers in Ohio. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
How often do regional drivers in Ohio get home?
Most regional driving positions based in Ohio offer weekly home time, with many carriers guaranteeing at least 34 hours off each week. Some premium regional accounts get drivers home every weekend. The frequency depends on the carrier, account, and your home terminal location relative to the regional freight lanes.
Are trucking companies in Ohio hiring regional drivers in 2026?
Yes — regional driver demand in Ohio is very high heading into 2026. Ohio is one of the top hiring markets for regional drivers, with multiple carriers offering sign-on bonuses, increased CPM rates, and accelerated hiring processes. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in OH.