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Drop Hook Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. * Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on ...

CDL A Team Drivers - 1099

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$8.0K - $12K/wk

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on driving ...

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on driving ...

CDL A Team Drivers - 1099

Lima, OH · On-site

$8.0K - $12K/wk

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. * Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on ...

CDL A Team Drivers - 1099

Cambridge, OH · On-site

$8.0K - $12K/wk

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. * Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on ...

CDL A Team Drivers - 1099

Columbus, OH · On-site

$8.0K - $12K/wk

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. * Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on ...

CDL A Team Drivers - 1099

Columbus, OH · On-site

$8.0K - $12K/wk

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. * Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on ...

CDL A Team Drivers - 1099

Athens, OH · On-site

$8.0K - $12K/wk

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on driving ...

CDL A Team Drivers - 1099

Coshocton, OH · On-site

$8.0K - $12K/wk

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. * Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on ...

CDL A Team Drivers - 1099

Ashland, OH · On-site

$8.0K - $12K/wk

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. * Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on ...

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. * Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on ...

CDL A Team Drivers - 1099

Columbus, OH · On-site

$8.0K - $12K/wk

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on driving ...

CDL A Team Drivers - 1099

Coshocton, OH · On-site

$8.0K - $12K/wk

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. * Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on ...

CDL A Team Drivers - 1099

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$8.0K - $12K/wk

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. * Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on ...

CDL A Team Drivers - 1099

Cambridge, OH · On-site

$8.0K - $12K/wk

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. * Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on ...

CDL A Team Drivers - 1099

Ashland, OH · On-site

$8.0K - $12K/wk

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on driving ...

Drop & hook with preloaded trailers. * Built-in stability without the hassle. No need to source freight or manage billing, compliance, or collections-Roadrunner handles it, so you can focus on ...

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How much do drop hook jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for drop hook in Ohio is $17.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.53 and $19.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a drop hook?

A Drop Hook job involves truck drivers picking up and dropping off pre-loaded or empty trailers without the need for live loading or unloading. This process saves time because drivers do not have to wait for cargo to be loaded or unloaded. Drop Hook jobs are common in freight and logistics industries, helping increase efficiency and minimize downtime on the road.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a drop hook?

To thrive as a Drop Hook driver, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), strong knowledge of safe driving practices, and experience with tractor-trailer operations. Familiarity with electronic logging devices (ELDs), dispatch systems, and basic truck inspections is essential. Reliability, attention to detail, and strong time management make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure timely deliveries, safe operations, and efficient collaboration with freight coordinators and warehouse staff.

What does a typical workday look like for a drop hook driver?

A typical workday for a Drop Hook driver involves transporting trailers between designated locations, unhooking the loaded trailer, and attaching a new one, often without waiting for loading or unloading. Drivers frequently communicate with dispatch teams to coordinate schedules and may cover several routes during a single shift, depending on the company's operations. Most Drop Hook roles follow set schedules, allowing for predictable hours and minimal wait times at docks. This streamlined workflow allows drivers to maximize driving hours and improve work-life balance.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Drop Hook jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Drop Hook job openings:

Infographic showing various Drop Hook job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $36,590 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

Truck Driver | Dedicated Great Lakes Paper Fleet

Roehl Transport

Cincinnati, OH • Hybrid

$1.2K - $1.4K/wk

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Roehl Transport rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Class A CDL Driver – Dedicated Regional | Weekend Home Time | $1,200–$1,400/Week

Pay: $1,200–$1,400/week (avg. $1,325/week; top 50% of drivers also averaging $1,325/week)
Home Time: Weekends — 34–48 hours off after a 5.5-day work week
Route Type: Dedicated Regional — Fox Valley to Indiana/Kentucky
Freight: Van — mix of live loads and drop hook
Miles: Solid weekly miles — drivers on this run are getting 2,500–2,600 miles/week
Experience Level: Students experienced drivers welcome — get paid while you get your CDL


Job Overview

Want weekend home time without giving up strong, consistent miles? This dedicated driving job runs a set lane from the Green Bay/Fox Valley area down to just north of Indianapolis, Indiana, or near Cincinnati, Ohio.

You'll work about 5.5 days a week and be home for at least part of the weekend — every week. Freight is a mix of live loads and drop hook, and you'll pull in solid, predictable weekly miles of 2,500–2,600.

This dedicated route comes with full benefits from day one.


When Will I Get Home?

  • Weekend home time — 34 to 48 hours off
  • Work week runs approximately 5.5 days

Where Will I Drive?

  • Primary lanes run through Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky
  • Occasional backhauls through Ohio

What You'll Do

  • Operate a Class A truck to transport goods to assigned locations
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Maintain accurate delivery logs and documentation
  • Follow all DOT and traffic safety regulations

What You Need

  • Class A CDL (or willingness to obtain one, on-the-job training available)
  • Working knowledge of safety regulations
  • No experience required for select training paths

Benefits
Full benefits package included with this dedicated route. See a Detailed Description of our Benefits


Why Drive With Us

  • Recognized as one of North America's safest trucking companies by the American Trucking Associations (ATA)
  • 5-time recipient of the ATA President's Award — trucking's highest safety honor
  • Consistent dedicated lane with predictable weekly miles
  • Weekend home time, every week

Apply today for a dedicated route with real home time and real miles.


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About Roehl Transport

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Roehl Transport was founded by Everett Roehl in 1962 when he began providing motor carrier service with a single truck. Sixty years later, Roehl Transport, still family-owned, has grown to one of the nation's largest, most progressive, and safest transportation and logistics companies. At Roehl Transport, our values guide our daily interactions with each other and our customers. Each day we live our values of Safety, Driver Driven, Innovation, Unity in Diversity, Delivering Success, and Do the Right Thing. We work hard and have fun collaborating as we accomplish our goals.

Industry

Trucking

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Marshfield, WI, US

Year founded

1962

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