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 is a company drivers want to stay in.
Pay That Speaks for Itself
Pay here is transparent and stable. 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, and we make sure every one of them is paid on time.
- ✅$0.80 per mile flat rateAll miles paid, both 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 is 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, both 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 If your truck breaks down, we send a replacement. Your income never stops.
Why Ohio Drivers Choose Astel LLC
Our owner was a driver himself, and he 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 Sits at 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. Drive out of Ohio and 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 Keeps Reefer Drivers in Demand
Ohio runs through all four seasons, and each one keeps freight moving. Year-round manufacturing demand means loads never dry up, and 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, meaning 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 and 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. Without a license 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, so no paper card is needed | Required |
| Self-Certification (BMV Form 2159) | OTR interstate drivers must self-certify as "Non-Excepted Interstate" (Category 1) with Ohio BMV, and the medical card is filed electronically | Required for OTR |
| Knowledge Tests | Three written sections: General Knowledge, Combination Vehicles, Air Brakes. Each must be passed 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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