Home every single night.
Join Team Taylor — where drivers are family, not freight.
Taylor Distributing is a family- and woman-owned Cincinnati carrier hiring company drivers and owner-operators. We’re a regional carrier — most freight stays within about 250 miles of Cincinnati — so you get highly competitive pay, modern equipment, and home time you can count on.
More than a seat. A career worth staying for.
We’ve kept the best people for generations by treating drivers the way we’d want to be treated — paid well, equipped right, recognized often, and proud of where they work.
Competitive Compensation
We recognize and reward your hard work with a highly competitive pay package — plus bonuses and incentives. Your dedication deserves to be acknowledged, and we make sure you feel valued every mile of the way.
Weekly pay · BonusesCutting-Edge Fleet
Safety and reliability are our top priorities. You’ll drive top-of-the-line, well-maintained equipment with cutting-edge Samsara technology — ensuring a smooth, safe journey every shift.
Late-model · SamsaraRecognition & Appreciation
Your contributions are the driving force behind our success. Expect to be recognized and appreciated for your hard work and dedication every step of the way — by name, not by truck number.
You’re valued hereProudly Committed
Join a company with a deep sense of responsibility to the community. We actively participate in causes that matter — making a positive impact both on and off the road.
Community first
Everything you need to do this job well — and a team behind you.
The pay is real, the equipment is new, and the people actually answer the phone. Here’s what comes with a seat at Taylor — for company drivers and owner-operators alike.
Two ways to drive for Taylor.
Whether you want a steady seat with benefits or you run your own authority, there’s a home for you here — with the home time, miles, and respect to back it up.
Company Drivers
A steady seat with a family-owned carrier — consistent freight, real home time, and a W-2 with benefits.
- Competitive, transparent pay — paid weekly
- Consistent lanes & dependable home time
- Late-model, Samsara-equipped tractors
- Medical, dental, vision & retirement
- Paid time off and holidays
- Local, regional & dedicated options
Owner-Operators
Run your business with steady freight behind you — keep more of every load and keep moving.
- Top percentage pay & weekly settlements
- Consistent, year-round freight
- Fuel, tire & maintenance discount programs
- Fuel-surcharge program that’s actually fair
- Drayage, dedicated & OTR lanes available
- Plates, permits & back-office support
No games. No hidden fees. Just a fair deal.
We keep it simple because that’s how we’d want to be treated. Highly competitive pay, a driver-first mentality, and an owner-operator program that’s about as straightforward as it gets.
Highly competitive pay
We pay at the top of the market and keep it simple — competitive rates, weekly settlements, and bonuses that reward your hard work.
Driver-first mentality
Every decision starts with the driver. Real people answer the phone, dispatch has your back, and you’re treated like a partner — not a truck number.
No hidden fees
On the owner-operator side, what we quote is what you get. No surprise deductions, no nickel-and-diming, no fine print — just an easy team to sign on with.
Opportunity across modes
Drayage, dedicated and contracted freight, and OTR lanes — steady, year-round work with room to find the run that fits you best.
What it’s like to drive with us.
We’ve been family- and woman-owned since 1850. That’s not a tagline — it’s how it feels to work here. Modern trucks, fair pay, and people who treat you like you matter.
Most freight stays within ~250 miles.
We’re a regional carrier by design. The vast majority of our freight runs within roughly 250 miles of Cincinnati — which is exactly why we can get you home every single night. Steady lanes across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, with drayage, dedicated, and OTR options when you want them.
From application to first dispatch.
No runaround. The online application takes about 10 minutes, and our recruiting team moves fast — usually back to you the same business day.
Fill out the quick application — about 10 minutes. Company driver or owner-operator, same form.
A real person reaches out — usually same business day — to learn what you’re looking for in pay, lanes, and home time.
Quick, respectful onboarding. We get your paperwork, equipment, and tech set up so you’re ready to roll.
Get matched to a lane that fits your life and start earning with a team that has your back every mile.
Ready to roll with Team Taylor?
Apply in about 10 minutes. Whether you’re a company driver or an owner-operator, your next mile starts here — with a family- and woman-owned carrier that’s been doing right by drivers since 1850.
Answers for drivers.
The questions we hear most from drivers and owner-operators. Still wondering something? Call recruiting — we’ll give it to you straight.
Questions before you apply?
Drop us a note or call recruiting directly. We’ll give you straight answers on pay, lanes, equipment, and home time — usually the same business day.
West Chester, OH 45069