400+ Open Positions
Trucking Companies Hiring in Iowa
Iowa's trucking market is driven by agriculture, meatpacking, and manufacturing. The state is home to Heartland Express, CRST International, and Ruan Transportation, offering drivers easy access to Midwest freight lanes with lower cost-of-living.
13Companies Listed
400+Open Positions
4Hiring Now
9With Sign-On Bonus
Companies Actively Hiring in Iowa
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Heartland ExpressOpen Positions
OTR Dry VanRegional Home WeeklyDedicated Route Driver
Bonus: $6,0001 year CDL-A preferred (some recent graduate programs)
Ruan TransportationActively Recruiting
Regional Day CabLocal P&D DriverDedicated Account Driver
1 year CDL-A
CRST InternationalActively Recruiting
OTR SoloRegional Day CabDedicated Account Driver
Bonus: $4,000No experience required (paid CDL training available)
Werner EnterprisesOpen Positions
OTR Dry VanRegional Home WeeklyDedicated Route Driver
Recent graduates accepted (with CDL training)
Schneider NationalActively Recruiting
OTR SoloRegional Day CabDedicated Route Driver
Recent graduates accepted (Schneider training program)
J.B. Hunt Transport ServicesOpen Positions
OTR Dry VanRegional Dry VanLocal City Driver
Bonus: $5,0006 months CDL-A (some divisions accept recent graduates)
Knight-Swift TransportationHiring Now
OTR Team DriverRegional Day CabDedicated Account Driver
Bonus: $7,500Recent graduates accepted (Swift Academy)
Prime Inc.Hiring Now
OTR Team DriverRegional Home WeeklyRegional Reefer
Bonus: $10,000No experience required (paid CDL training available)
Ryder SystemHiring Now
Regional Dry VanLocal City DriverDedicated Route Driver
Bonus: $10,0001 year CDL-A
FedEx FreightOpen Positions
Regional Home WeeklyLocal Home DailyLTL City P&D
Bonus: $7,5001 year CDL-A
Penske LogisticsOpen Positions
Regional Home WeeklyLocal Home DailyDedicated Route Driver
1 year CDL-A preferred
Walmart TransportationHiring Now
Regional Home WeeklyLocal Home DailyDedicated Account Driver
Bonus: $6,00030 months verifiable CDL-A experience in the last 3 years
Amazon FreightActively Recruiting
Regional Home WeeklyLocal Home DailyDedicated Route Driver
Bonus: $6,0001 year CDL-A (some positions accept recent graduates)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What trucking companies are headquartered in Iowa?
- Iowa is home to Heartland Express (North Liberty), CRST International (Cedar Rapids), Ruan Transportation (Des Moines), and TMC Transportation. These carriers provide thousands of local trucking jobs and recruit nationally.
- What freight moves through Iowa?
- Iowa is a major agricultural state, with corn, soybeans, pork, and beef driving significant freight volumes. Manufacturing, wind energy components, and ethanol also generate outbound loads throughout the year.
- Do Iowa trucking companies hire new drivers?
- Yes, CRST International and Heartland Express both have training programs for new CDL holders. Iowa's lower cost-of-living and carrier density make it a practical state to start a trucking career.
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