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redbox+ Dumpsters of Toledo

Class B Driver

Toledo, OH

$20 - $24/hr

Drivers will have the opportunity to operate newer automatic Kenworth T370 & T480 tandem roll-off ... Deliver Roll-Off/Portable Toilet Combination Containers to customer job-sites safely * Provide ...

Darling International

Grease Route Driver

Steubenville, OH · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Pump or load grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; returns ... Current CDL A or B license holder with tanker endorsements. * Must be registered on clearinghouse ...

Darling Ingredients

Grease Route Driver

Steubenville, OH · On-site

$19.25 - $24.25/hr

Pump or load grease containers; ensure cleanliness of container and surrounding area; returns ... Current CDL A or B license holder with tanker endorsements. * Must be registered on Preferred ...

WM

CDL Driver - Commercial Swing

Fairborn, OH · On-site

... containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route. + Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager. + Completely dumps all containers and leaves the ...

WM

CDL Driver - Residential

Toledo, OH

Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Commercial Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways ...

Pappas Trucking

CDL A Company Driver

Lockbourne, OH

$24/hr

HOME DAILY! 100% Paid Employee Medical Insurance (Driver Only) Intermodal Work No-Touch Containers! Steady Work 10-12 Hours Daily (50-70 Hours Weekly) Paid Training NEW 2023-2025 CASCADIA CABS ...

WM

CDL Driver - Roll Off

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$20.25 - $26/hr

Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Commercial Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways ...

redbox+ Dumpsters

Class B Driver

Toledo, OH · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Drivers will have the opportunity to operate newer automatic Kenworth T370 & T480 tandem roll-off ... Secure containers with tarps during transports * Empty Wastewater Tank at disposal sites ...

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How much do container driver jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for container driver in Ohio is $35.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.84 and $39.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Container Driver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Container Driver, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), knowledge of transportation regulations, and experience operating large vehicles such as tractor-trailers. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and freight handling equipment is typically required. Reliability, time management, and strong communication skills help drivers interact with clients and manage schedules efficiently. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring the safe, timely, and compliant delivery of goods in a demanding logistics environment.

What are some common challenges Container Drivers face on the job, and how can they be managed?

Container Drivers often encounter challenges such as navigating congested ports, maintaining schedules despite traffic or weather delays, and ensuring compliance with safety and cargo regulations. Effective communication with dispatchers and port staff can help streamline pickups and deliveries. Staying organized with route planning and regularly inspecting vehicles and containers for safety can minimize disruptions and ensure efficient operations.

What are container drivers?

Container drivers are professional drivers responsible for transporting shipping containers, typically using large trucks or tractor-trailers, between ports, warehouses, distribution centers, and other logistics locations. Their main duty is to ensure the safe and timely delivery of containers, which often carry goods for import or export. Container drivers must comply with road safety regulations, secure their loads properly, and may need to handle paperwork for cargo tracking. This role often requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and familiarity with port operations or long-haul driving.

What is the difference between Container Driver vs Truck Driver?

AspectContainer DriverTruck Driver
CredentialsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), specialized training for container handlingCDL, general freight hauling training
Work EnvironmentPorts, container yards, intermodal facilitiesHighways, delivery routes, freight terminals
Industry UsageShipping, logistics, maritime transportFreight, logistics, general goods transport
Job FocusTransporting containers between ports, yards, and rail terminalsTransporting various goods over roads

Container Drivers specialize in moving shipping containers within ports and intermodal facilities, often requiring specific training for container handling. Truck Drivers typically transport a variety of freight across highways, focusing on long-distance or local deliveries. While both roles require a CDL, Container Drivers focus on container logistics, whereas Truck Drivers handle general freight. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role in the logistics industry.

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Infographic showing various Container Driver job openings in Ohio as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Full Time, 95% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,744 per year, or $35.9 per hour.

Truck Driver, Over-the-Road (Containers)

Arcwood Environmental, LLC

East Liverpool, OH

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Overview

About Arcwood

Every advancement-from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on-creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes.

 

Our Values

We move forward together, one team with a shared purpose, counting on each other every day. Our core values demonstrate how we work together to deliver value for our customers, putting them at the center of all we do:

  • Lead with Safety: We uphold the highest safety and compliance standards to protect our teams, our customers and the communities that count on us.
  • Solve Problems Creatively: We push for better - advancing technologies, processes, and ideas that protect human health and the environment.
  • Own It Together: We are individually and collectively accountable for our work and our impact, knowing that progress is only achieved by working together - with our customers, and with each other.
  • Deliver for Customers: We put customers at the center of all we do. When we live our values - lead with safety, solving problems creatively, and owning our work together - the result is clear: we deliver exceptional value for our customers.

We've reached a unique point as a company: big enough to deliver broad capability and consistent performance, while striving to be nimbler and more responsive to our customers' evolving needs. Come join Arcwood and be part of our legacy of environmental leadership!

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Truck Driver, Over-the-Road (Containers)The Truck Driver, Over-the-Road (Containers) drives and operates semi-vans with sleeper and straight trucks as required.

  • Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
  • Completes sequential routes as scheduled with assistance from the Customer Experience Representative and the Transport dispatcher; maximizes the volume of drums picked up on a single route
  • Prior to driving transportation equipment/vacuum trucks, prepares for daily trip by inspecting vehicle and equipment, fueling truck, and ensuring all equipment is in excellent operating order
  • Completes manifests, Company documents, and other marking and placarding documents for every load managed; inspects all drums/containers on loads to ensure that they have the proper labels and markings
  • Maintains logbook for DOT compliance and State and Federal regulations
  • Drives to the customer site to collect waste material and/or transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste material to facility for unloading and disposal
  • Acts as Company representative with courtesy towards every customer
  • Loads freight and may handle drums
  • Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization
Education - High-school diploma or equivalent (required)Experience
  • 3+ years of Class A CDL driving experience (required)
  • Hazmat endorsement (required)
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce DiversityArcwood offers stability you can count on and opportunities to grow. We provide steady work, competitive pay, and above-market benefits that reflect the importance of what we do. As we continue to grow, you'll have the chance to build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career. When you join Arcwood, you join a team that honors its legacy, values hardworking people, and shows up every day to protect people, communities, and the future we share.   Arcwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal laws. A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required. Physical Job RequirementsEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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