Local/Regional Opportunities Columbus OH

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JRHtrucker, Oct 9, 2017.

  1. JRHtrucker

    JRHtrucker Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys this is my first time posting on the forums, I've been a reader for a couple years now and finally decided to make the move and start trucking school.

    I live in Columbus Ohio and start school at Roadmaster this weekend. I really don't think I am cut out for OTR so I am looking at staying local or possibly regional if local doesn't work out. My question is does anyone know of any local companies that hire new drivers? I'm also wondering if these local jobs would not give me the experience needed to later move on to LTL or some other type of driving since I assume some of them wouldn't require much backing or dock loading/unloading.

    Thank you guys for any advice! I've really enjoyed reading the forums over the last couple years
     
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  3. Pepper24

    Pepper24 Road Train Member

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    There are LTL companies that hire new drivers at least I’m pretty sure.I think Fed EX freight and Old Dominion does.I think if you’re background and mvr are good.But good luck I’m sure some here can be more helpful
     
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  4. JRHtrucker

    JRHtrucker Bobtail Member

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    Thank you! I will look into them
     
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Here's some that hire new cdl grads:
    Old Dominion Freight Line
    FedEx Freight
    Mast Trucking Co. - Millersburg,OH (regional)
    Averitt Express - might have local/regional in your area.
    Valley Transportation - weekends home.
    Bryan Systems - Montpelier,OH
    Transport National - Cincinnati, OH/Youngstown, OH (big bucks!)
    Garner Trucking-Findlay,OH - Up to $7000.00 cdl school tuition reimbursement.
    JRayL Transport - terminal in Columbus. Has local/regional/OTR.
    Crum Trucking in Dayton - has minimum pay weekly program of $1000.00
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  6. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    Prime has a tanker division in Bellevue, OH.
     
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  8. Chinatown

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    Those LTL companies require hazmat endorsement/doubles endorsement & tanker endorsement. Tanker is required because they haul big plastic totes of liquid products in their dry van trailers.
    Start submitting applications the first day of cdl school; don't wait until graduation. Submit as many as you want; the more the better.
     
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  9. SHOJim

    SHOJim Road Train Member

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    Crum is looking for a dedicated driver out of Columbus.
    Please keep us posted on your training thru Roadmaster.
    Welcome to the forum fellow Buckeye!
     
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  10. Swedish Chef

    Swedish Chef Heavy Load Member

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    J&R Schugel has a terminal on the west side of Columbus, and they can get you home every weekend.
     
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