OTR drivers in Columbus, OH

Click here for online application Average OTR Pay: $52,000 per year


At the end of your first year, you will have earned your guaranteed pay. If not, Witte Brothers will write you a check for the remaining amount owed.
  •  Paid weekly via direct deposit to your bank account
  •  Paid the same - loaded or empty
  •  Earn extra pay per mile for referring experienced drivers (1¢ per mile for one year)
  •  Referral of new driver to Witte Driving School ($500 after 6 mo; $500 after one year)

Drivers that live within 100-150 miles of our home terminal in Troy, Missouri will enjoy weekly home time. Drivers will average 1 ½ - 2 days home per week. We do employ a time-off request policy so drivers can plan certain events and be assured they will be home for them.

Drivers that live outside of the 150 mile radius can expect to get home on a weekly basis.  Home time depends on the area in which you reside.

Medical/Dental Benefits

• Single, spouse, children and family coverage
• Cafeteria 125 plan for tax-free insurance premiums
• $15 Co-pay on doctor office visits
• Prescription card - minimal copay fee
• Dental Care Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Orthodontic coverage for children up to 19 years
• Insurance takes effect the first of the month following 90 days of full-time employment.

Short Term Disability
In case of an accident or illness, Witte Brothers provides a disability benefit that will pay each employee 60% (up to $500) of their weekly pay while away from work. This benefit will compensate the employee for up to 13 weeks while not working.

Life Insurance
Witte Brothers provides each employee, free of charge: $10,000 life insurance, plus family coverage.

Retirement Plan
401k Retirement Plan (after one year of service)

• Employees can save up to 15% of earnings tax deferred.
• Witte will match 20¢ on the dollar up to the first ten percent invested by the driver.
• Several investment options to choose from.

 Paid Vacations  

• 1 week after 1 year
• 2 weeks after 3 years
• 3 weeks after 7 years

Other Benefits   

• Low cost rider policy (minimum 5 years old)
• Assigned dispatchers.
• 24-hour Fleet Managers
• Weekly cash advances
• Assigned conventional tractors – no slip seating

• You must be at least 22 years with a current Class A CDL
• Have 1 year recent & verifiable experience
• No DWI or DUI in last 5 years
• No more than 3 moving violations within last 3 years, with no more than 2 in the last 12 months
• No more than 1 serious violation in the last 3 years
• No license suspension within the last 5 years
• Pass pre-employment DOT physical, drug screen, and job functioning evaluation
• Have good driving references from former employers
• Must live within 150 miles of Troy, MO to qualify for the home weekly program
• Hiring area expanded to certain areas – home time will vary.