Step Deck Truck Driver in Ohio — Now Hiring

O Trucking LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

O Trucking LLC in Ohio is seeking experienced step deck truck drivers to serve Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo. This role involves hauling tall, over-dimension freight on drop-deck trailers, with a focus on routes across Midwest corridors.

Applicants must hold a CDL-A license with clean MVR/CSA, have experience with over-dimension loads, and provide a COI of at least $1M liability; knowledge of oversize load permits is required.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license required with clean MVR/CSA record.
• Experience with over-dimension loads preferred.
• Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability and knowledge of oversize load permits.

Responsibilities

• Haul step deck loads within Ohio and across Midwest routes.
• Maintain compliance with permit requirements for oversize loads.
• Coordinate with dispatch and select suitable loads to maximize efficiency.

Skills

CDL-A license

Step deck trailer experience

Over-dimension load experience

Clean MVR and CSA record

COI $1M liability

Permit knowledge for oversize loads

Job description

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

Drop-deck trailers with 42-inch lower deck height for freight up to 10'2" tall. Upper deck 11-13 feet, lower deck 37-40 feet. Max capacity 46,000 lbs. Ideal for tall equipment that exceeds flatbed 8'6" height limit. Typical freight in Ohio: Tall machinery, Agricultural equipment, Construction vehicles, Industrial equipment, Excavators, HVAC units.

Ohio's agricultural and manufacturing sectors produce heavy, tall equipment that step deck trailers are purpose-built to haul. Combines, tractors, industrial machinery, and wind turbine components move regularly through Midwest corridors. The lower population density means less congestion and more predictable transit times.

Common Ohio lanes: Farm equipment Midwest, Industrial machinery moves, Manufacturing equipment.

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

Requirements: CDL-A license, Step deck (drop deck) trailer, Experience with over-dimension loads preferred, Clean MVR and CSA record, Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability, Understanding of permit requirements for oversize loads.

Typical pay for step deck work is $0.85–$1.60 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; Step deck (drop deck) trailer; Experience with over-dimension loads preferred; Clean MVR and CSA record; Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability; Understanding of permit requirements for oversize loads