Question:
any good companies based in columbus ohio where a newbie can get on with?

Answer:
NTB hires out of Columbus. They have a terminal north of Dayton but have a drop lot in Columbus.
I drove for them for over 8 years and they are a decent company to work for.
They hire new drivers and, if you haven't been to school yet, they will send you there. Of course, you are obligated to spend a year with them.
The web site will give you more info. It's www.ntbtrk.com.
Good luck in the future.

Answer:
You might want to check with Crete we have a terminal in Columbus

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US Xpress is just a few miles west of you on 70, with a big terminal at Medway, OH.
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Conway Central Express has a large F.A.C. (freight assembly center) in Columbus...I believe on the west side...they hire "apprentices" to work the dock for full pay and train you to drive and set you up to road test for your "A" Very good job once you get to driving, but most people crack from all the grunt work during the first few months. Check it out www.con-way.com

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Highly reccomend ABF in Dayton. looking to add 100 otr/local drivers this year