Posted June 16, 2026
CDL A Regional Dry Van Drivers in the Midwest
River City Transport
9843 Kapp Court, Peosta, Iowa, United States
Full Time
River City Transport is hiring full-time CDL A Regional Dry Van Drivers in the Midwest. At River City Transport, drivers aren't an afterthought — they're the backbone of everything we do. As a family-owned, asset-based carrier with dedicated contracts serving some of North America's largest shippers, we offer the stability of a big carrier with the personal touch you won't find anywhere else. We're growing, and we want the right drivers to grow with us.
Compensation:
- Average weekly pay range: $1,500 - $2,000
- 55 - 60 CPM experience based rate
- Average weekly miles: 2,400 - 3,000
- All miles paid, loaded & unloaded
- Additional Pay:
- Breakdown Pay: $150 per day if no replacement unit is available
- Layover Pay: $150
- Detention Pay: $25 per hour after 2 free hours
- Extra holiday pay: $150 incentive for driving on a holiday (8 holidays per year)
- Clean level 1 inspection report: $100
- Bonuses:
- Referral bonus: $1,500 paid in increments over 1 year
- Quarterly Safety Bonus: $250 - $1,000
- Safe driving (no accidents or infractions)
- 100% On time deliveries & pick ups
- Paid weekly via direct deposit
Benefits & Perks:
- Great company benefits starting after 90 days:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401 (k) Retirement Program with company match
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off:
- After 1 year of service: 5 days
- After 3 years of service: 10 days
- After 5 years of service: 15 days
- Paid Orientation: Approximately 1 day paid $25 per hour
- Passenger program: Minimum of 16 years of age
- Pet friendly upon approval
- Take your truck home program
Home Time, Route, & Schedule
- Home time: 2-3 days per week
- Schedule: On the road 3 - 5 days at a time
- Dedicated routes:
- Iowa – Kansas – Ohio – Missouri
- Iowa – Kansas – Pennsylvania – Iowa/Kansas
- Iowa – Kansas – Indiana
- Kansas – Ohio – Missouri – Indiana
- Wisconsin – Pennsylvania – Georgia – Indiana
- Wisconsin – Pennsylvania – Iowa/Kansas
- Level of Touch: 100% No-touch freight, 70% drop & hook
Equipment:
- 2022 - 2027 Freightliner & International Sleeper Trucks
- Automatic transmission fleet
- Amenities: Refrigerators, XM radio, new mattresses, heated & cooled seats
- Governed Speed: 70 MPH
- Outward cameras, event triggered
- ELD equipped using Samsara system
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 23 years of age
- Must have CDL A license
- Must have a minimum of 2 year verifiable commercial tractor-trailer driving experience
- Must have or be willing to obtain hazmat endorsement
- River City will provide hazmat training & pay to obtain the endorsement
- No DUI's or felony driving convictions in the last 5 years
- No major violations in the last 3 years
- No more than 3 minor violations in the last 3 years
- Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
- Must be able to pass a background check and required pre-employment drug screen
- Hiring Area: River City is hiring drivers in IA, KS, MO, IL, IN, WI, OH, & PA
