CDL A Regional Dry Van Drivers in the Midwest

  • River City Transport
  • Peosta, Iowa
  • 06/16/2026

Job Description

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 programHome 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 systemQualifications:
                        • 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