Flatbed Truck Driver in Ohio — Now Hiring

O Trucking LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 dispatch support

Load flexibility

Competitive pay per mile

Job summary

O Trucking LLC is hiring a Flatbed Truck Driver to operate in Ohio, serving Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo. You will haul open deck trailers (48-53 ft) with steel, lumber, machinery and construction materials, with typical loads and pay per mile.

We offer 24/7 dispatch support, flexible loads, and a straightforward safety and securement process. Applicants need a CDL-A, clean MVR/CSA, and the ability to tarp and secure loads on a flatbed deck.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license is required.
• Flatbed trailer experience with 48–53 ft trailers is preferred.
• Securement equipment knowledge (chains, straps, binders, edge protectors, tarps) required.
• Clean MVR and CSA record required.
• Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability.

Responsibilities

• Haul open deck trailers (48–53 ft) carrying steel, lumber, machinery, and construction materials.
• Secure loads with chains, straps, binders, and tarps.
• Complete shipments efficiently with attention to safety and compliance.
• Coordinate with dispatch and follow designated routes.

Skills

CDL-A license

Physical ability to tarp/strap

Job description

Flatbed truck driver opening in Ohio, serving Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo.

Open deck trailers (48-53 feet) for steel, lumber, machinery, and construction materials. Standard capacity: 48,000 lbs, dimensions 8.5' wide x 5' deck height. Requires chains, straps, tarps for securement. Typical freight in Ohio: Manufacturing equipment, Cleveland steel coils, Steel coils and sheets, Lumber and building materials, Heavy machinery, Construction equipment.

Midwest manufacturing and agricultural equipment are the twin engines of flatbed freight in Ohio. Steel from Ohio and Indiana mills, farm equipment from John Deere and Case IH, and wind turbine components from Iowa's energy corridor keep flatbed trailers loaded. The region's flat terrain and well-maintained interstates make for efficient operations.

Common Ohio lanes: Cleveland steel mill outbound, Cincinnati manufacturing corridor, Toledo auto assembly supplies.

Ohio has more distribution centers per capita than any state — Columbus alone has 800+ warehouses

Requirements:

• CDL-A license
• Flatbed trailer (48-53 ft)
• Securement equipment — chains, straps, binders, edge protectors, tarps
• Clean MVR and CSA record
• Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability
• Physical ability to tarp, strap, and climb on the deck

Typical pay for flatbed work is $0.80–$1.50 per mile. This is a market estimate for the equipment type — the carrier confirms actual pay with you before placement.

24/7 dispatch support, no forced dispatch, choose your own loads.

CDL-A license; Flatbed trailer (48-53 ft); Securement equipment — chains, straps, binders, edge protectors, tarps; Clean MVR and CSA record; Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability; Physical ability to tarp, strap, and climb on the deck