Truck Driver Jobs in Ohio —
Earn up to $110,000 Per Year
Join Astel LLC — a family-owned trucking company with 18+ years on the road. Weekly pay. All miles paid — loaded and deadhead. Brand-new Volvo trucks. Respect on every mile. Astel — a company drivers want to stay in.
Pay That Speaks for Itself
Transparent, stable pay — no hidden deductions, no surprises. Ohio-based drivers gross $2,400–2,700+ per week on our Midwest–East Coast routes. You focus on the miles — we make sure every one of them is paid on time.
- ✅$0.80 per mile — flat rateAll miles paid, loaded and deadhead
- ✅Guaranteed minimum $2,400 per weekYour income floor, every week — for drivers with 1+ year of experience
- ✅$2,000 sign-on bonusFor drivers with 1+ year of CDL-A experience
- ✅Airfare reimbursement up to $200We cover your flight to orientation
- ✅Guaranteed pay raises twice in your first year with us. Our top drivers make 90 cents.
Astel, a company drivers want to stay in. Join a team where your experience is respected.
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Weekly Direct Deposit No delays, no deductions — money lands in your account every week
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All Miles PaidZIP-to-ZIP — loaded and deadhead miles alike
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No Deposit for Experienced DriversDeposit applies only with under 3 months of OTR experience
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Truck Breakdown Guarantee Truck breaks down? We send a replacement — your income never stops
Why Ohio Drivers Choose Astel LLC
Our owner was a driver himself — and built the company he always wanted to work for. 18 years later, we're still growing and still treating drivers like people, not numbers in a system.
Ohio: The Crossroads of American Freight
Ohio sits at the geographic center of the U.S. freight network — within a one-day drive of 60% of the U.S. population and 50% of North American manufacturing capacity. If you're driving out of Ohio, you're already in the most load-dense corridor in the country.
🛣️ Ohio's Major Freight Hubs
Ohio's freight network is anchored by three major metro markets — Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati — all connected by I-70, I-71, I-75, I-77, and the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/I-90). Columbus is rapidly emerging as one of the fastest-growing distribution hubs in the entire Midwest, while Cleveland and Toledo power the industrial and automotive corridors.
🌨️ Ohio's Climate & Why Reefer Drivers Are Always in Demand
Ohio experiences all four seasons — and each one keeps freight moving. Year-round manufacturing demand means loads never dry up, but the seasonal peaks make Ohio one of the most consistent reefer markets in the Midwest.
Spring: Agricultural freight from Ohio's farm belt ramps up.
Spring weight restrictions on secondary roads push more freight
to the main interstate corridors — more loads for OTR drivers.
Summer: Steady construction and agricultural freight.
Food product hauls are active statewide as demand for refrigerated
goods peaks across the Midwest distribution network.
Fall: The biggest peak of the year — holiday retail
distribution season runs September through November,
with massive freight volume out of Columbus and Cincinnati
fulfillment centers heading in all directions.
Winter: Lake Effect snow on I-90 and I-80
creates tougher conditions, but spot rates increase 10–15% —
experienced OTR drivers who stay rolling earn more per mile.
🚦 Your Routes from Ohio with Astel
Astel's core corridors cover Midwest ↔ East Coast and continue to expand. Drivers based in Ohio load in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, or Toledo and move east on I-70/I-76 to Pittsburgh and the East Coast, north on I-75 into Michigan, south on I-71/I-75 into Kentucky and Tennessee, or west on I-70 back through Indianapolis and into Chicago. As our network grows, drivers must be ready to run all 48 states.
📊 Ohio by the Numbers — Freight & Trucking
The scale of Ohio's freight market is hard to overstate. Few states in the country offer this combination of volume, consistency, and geographic access.
Ohio CDL Class A Requirements
Already have an Ohio CDL-A? You're ready to apply right now. Not licensed yet in Ohio? Here's everything the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) requires to get your Class A Commercial Driver's License.
| Requirement | Details | Status for Astel |
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| 🎂 Minimum Age | 21+ for interstate (OTR) commerce across all 48 states; 18+ for intrastate Ohio only | Required — 21+ |
| 🪪 Valid Ohio Driver License | Current, valid Ohio non-commercial driver license required to begin the CDL process | Required |
| 📋 Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) | Must hold an Ohio CLP for a minimum of 14 days before taking the CDL skills test | Pre-CDL Step |
| 🏫 ELDT Training | Entry-Level Driver Training from an FMCSA-approved provider — required before CDL test | Pre-CDL Step |
| 🩺 DOT Physical / Medical Certificate | Medical exam by an FMCSA-certified examiner. As of June 23, 2025, results are transmitted electronically to Ohio BMV — no paper card needed | Required |
| ✍️ Self-Certification (BMV Form 2159) | OTR interstate drivers must self-certify as "Non-Excepted Interstate" (Category 1) with Ohio BMV — medical card filed electronically | Required for OTR |
| 📝 Knowledge Tests | Three written sections: General Knowledge, Combination Vehicles, Air Brakes — must pass each with a minimum score of 80% | Pass to Get CDL |
| 🚛 Skills / Road Test | Three-part exam: pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving test at an Ohio CDL testing location | Pass to Get CDL |
| ❄️ Reefer Endorsement | No special endorsement is required for standard refrigerated freight hauling in Ohio and across state lines | Not Required |
| 🧹 Clean Driving Record | No DUI, no at-fault accidents, no serious traffic violations on your MVR | Astel Requirement |
| 📅 OTR Experience | Minimum 1 year of over-the-road driving experience preferred | Preferred by Astel |
Position Details
Driver Responsibilities
- Safely operate a CMV in strict compliance with all DOT regulations at all times
- Deliver refrigerated freight on time across Midwest, East Coast, and all 48-state routes as assigned
- Maintain accurate Hours of Service (HOS) logs and all required trip documentation
- Handle Bills of Lading (BOL), receipts, and all shipment paperwork professionally
- Communicate clearly and promptly with dispatch throughout every run
- Monitor and maintain correct temperature settings for refrigerated loads at all times
- Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and handle basic in-route troubleshooting
🔧 Truck Break Down in Ohio? We've Got You Covered.
Stuck on I-70 outside Columbus or stranded on I-75 near Dayton? Astel will send a replacement truck — you keep moving, and your paycheck doesn't take a hit. No stress. No lost earnings. Guaranteed.
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