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Posted June 16, 2026
River City Transport

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