60 Professional driver jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Professional Driver Jobs in 2026

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To become a professional driver, you need to develop your driving skills, especially your ability to race cars. Most people interested in this job start out in go-kart driving, which gives you experience behind the wheel of larger, faster vehicles. You can then get involved in your local track or course to begin building a network and establishing your reputation. Try to find an older sports car that you can make track-ready and practice with as often as possible. One of the most prominent qualifications is joining a professional organization, like the Sports Car Club of America, which helps you find and compete in beginner racing events. You can also get certified as an ARDS driver coach which allows you to get paid to train inexperienced drivers and gives you the opportunity to earn an income while improving your driving skills.

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Top Types Of Professional Driver Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Professional Driver positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Private Driver

    Salary range: $29,500 - $34,500

    Private Driver is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Private Driver jobs pay between $29,500 (25th percentile) and $34,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Private Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Chauffeur Driver

    Salary range: $40,000 - $61,500

    Chauffeur Driver is a common job search query. Most salaries for Chauffeur Driver jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $61,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Chauffeur Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Full Time Personal Driver

    Salary range: $43,000 - $60,000

    Full-time personal drivers transport their clients to their desired destination. They may use their own car or the client's vehicle. This job comes in several forms, depending on the type of services you provide. Some personal drivers work exclusively for a single family and drive a vehicle provided by that family. Other personal drivers work for a chauffeur service such as an on-call limousine rental company. In this role, you pick-up and drop off passengers on a pre-arranged schedule. Aside from passengers, you may also transport luggage, groceries, or other cargo as needed. Full-time personal drivers often work on-call to provide transportation services at any time of day.

  • Courier Driver

    Salary range: $33,500 - $45,500

    Courier drivers are responsible for delivering packages and documents for various institutions, businesses, government agencies, and individuals by vehicle. They pick up documents and packages from a customer's location and then deliver them to their designated addresses within the local area.

  • Non Cdl Driver

    Salary range: $35,500 - $44,000

    CDL stands for Commercial Driver’s License. A non-CDL driver is a transportation professional who moves goods or people in a motor vehicle that is not required to have a CDL. Non-CDL drivers can drive vehicles under 8,000 pounds; this includes automobiles for delivering food and goods, as well as smaller trucks for carrying various items, such as large packages and mail. Most of these positions are within a local area. While a driver with a CDL has more professional options (such as commercial transportation jobs and driving larger vehicles), there are plenty of jobs available for people who do not have a CDL.

  • Long Distance Van Driver

    Salary range: $26,000 - $35,500

    A long distance van driver operates a passenger service or maintains a courier route, delivering packages, parcels, or other important materials. Your duties as a long distance van driver include pick up and delivery, maintaining your vehicle, and promoting yourself if you are a freelancer. Among your responsibilities, you must check in with your dispatcher and contact customers to ensure that you have processed all transport orders and double check on deadlines or special needs for the delivery.

  • Evening Driver

    Salary range: $36,000 - $46,000

    Evening Driver is a typical job search query Most salaries for Evening Driver jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Evening Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Repo Driver

    Salary range: $37,000 - $50,500

    Repo Driver is a common job search query. Most salaries for Repo Driver jobs pay between $37,000 (25th percentile) and $50,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Repo Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Private Chauffeur

    Salary range: $40,000 - $61,500

    Private Chauffeur is a common job search query. Most salaries for Private Chauffeur jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $61,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Private Chauffeur job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Dz Driver

    Salary range: $42,000 - $49,000

    Dz Driver is a typical job search query Most salaries for Dz Driver jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $49,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Dz Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.