Trucking H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
H-2B visa trucking jobs in Ohio draw seasonal and temporary workers to one of the Midwest's busiest freight corridors. Employers in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo move goods through major distribution hubs along I-70 and I-75. Companies including freight carriers, logistics operators, and regional haulers file H-2B petitions when domestic labor falls short during peak shipping seasons.
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Get Access To All JobsDiesel Mechanic
Earn up to $40.48 hr
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts
Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts
Job Description: R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Diesel Mechanics at our Columbiana, OH Service Center. As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for day-to-day equipment maintenance on our fleet equipment consisting of preventative maintenance and minor to major repairs to Class 8 trucks, trailers, and potentially forklifts. This can include maintaining trailers, overhead doors, lift gates, dollies, welding depending on location.
Requirements:
- Experience in preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel engines
- Must be able to handle major repairs
- Experience with AC and Electrical
- Have the ability to lift 50lbs
- Must have own tools
Preferred:
- 2+ Years of Diesel Mechanic experience preferred
- Experience in preventive maintenance of Cummins & Detroit engines
- Experience using Cetaris used for work orders
- Class A CDL holder
- Experience driving Class 8 commercial trucks
- Experience in Trailer PMs and repairs
Benefits: R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
About us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.
R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.
Diesel Mechanic
Earn up to $40.48 hr
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts
Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts
Job Description: R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Diesel Mechanics at our Columbiana, OH Service Center. As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for day-to-day equipment maintenance on our fleet equipment consisting of preventative maintenance and minor to major repairs to Class 8 trucks, trailers, and potentially forklifts. This can include maintaining trailers, overhead doors, lift gates, dollies, welding depending on location.
Requirements:
- Experience in preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel engines
- Must be able to handle major repairs
- Experience with AC and Electrical
- Have the ability to lift 50lbs
- Must have own tools
Preferred:
- 2+ Years of Diesel Mechanic experience preferred
- Experience in preventive maintenance of Cummins & Detroit engines
- Experience using Cetaris used for work orders
- Class A CDL holder
- Experience driving Class 8 commercial trucks
- Experience in Trailer PMs and repairs
Benefits: R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
About us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.
R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.
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Search Trucking Jobs in OhioTrucking H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which trucking companies sponsor H-2B visas in Ohio?
Freight carriers, regional trucking operations, and logistics companies in Ohio have historically filed H-2B petitions for temporary driver and yard worker positions. Companies concentrated near Columbus, Cleveland, and Toledo tend to file when seasonal freight volumes exceed their available domestic workforce. DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data, searchable through OFLC, identifies specific Ohio employers with verified H-2B filing history in trucking and transportation roles.
Which cities in Ohio have the most trucking H-2B sponsorship jobs?
Columbus sits at the intersection of I-70 and I-71, making it Ohio's largest freight hub and a consistent source of H-2B trucking activity. Cleveland and Toledo are also active, with significant port and rail connections supporting distribution demand. Cincinnati benefits from tri-state logistics traffic along I-75. All four cities have established freight infrastructure that drives recurring seasonal hiring needs for temporary transportation workers.
How do I find trucking H-2B sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate lists trucking roles with verified H-2B sponsorship history in Ohio, letting you filter by visa type and industry so you see only employers actively filing petitions. You can search by Ohio city or region and review which companies have documented H-2B filings in transportation and freight. Checking employer filing history before applying helps confirm a company has an established H-2B sponsorship process rather than just expressing openness to it.
What types of trucking roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in Ohio?
H-2B sponsorship in Ohio trucking most commonly covers heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, local delivery drivers, and yard hostlers filling temporary or seasonal needs. Roles tied to peak agricultural shipping seasons, holiday freight surges, or construction-related hauling are most likely to meet the temporary need standard DOL requires. Positions requiring a commercial driver's license are common, though the H-2B program itself does not impose a CDL requirement independently of the employer's job order.
Are there Ohio-specific considerations for H-2B trucking sponsorship?
Ohio's position as a major Midwest freight corridor means H-2B trucking petitions often align with identifiable seasonal patterns tied to agricultural harvests, automotive manufacturing cycles, and retail distribution peaks. Ohio employers must pay H-2B workers at least the DOL prevailing wage for the relevant occupation and county, verifiable through the OFLC Wage Search tool. State-level commercial driving regulations and Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles licensing requirements apply to drivers operating within the state regardless of visa status.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B trucking jobs in Ohio?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.