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.

13 carriers profiled

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.

13Carriers Profiled

7Run Over-the-Road

13Run Regional

6Run Local

Carriers Operating in Iowa

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Company	Operations Run	Typical Minimum Experience
Heartland Express	Over-the-roadRegionalDedicated	1 year CDL-A preferred (some recent graduate programs)
Ruan Transportation	LocalRegionalDedicated	1 year CDL-A
CRST International	Over-the-roadRegionalDedicated	No experience required (paid CDL training available)
Werner Enterprises	Over-the-roadRegionalDedicated	Recent graduates accepted (with CDL training)
Schneider National	Over-the-roadRegionalDedicated	Recent graduates accepted (Schneider training program)
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	Over-the-roadRegionalDedicated	6 months CDL-A (some divisions accept recent graduates)
Knight-Swift Transportation	Over-the-roadRegionalDedicated	Recent graduates accepted (Swift Academy)
Prime Inc.	Over-the-roadRegionalRefrigerated	No experience required (paid CDL training available)
Ryder System	LocalRegionalDedicated	1 year CDL-A
FedEx Freight	LocalRegionalLTL	1 year CDL-A
Penske Logistics	LocalRegionalDedicated	1 year CDL-A preferred
Walmart Transportation	RegionalDedicatedLocal	30 months verifiable CDL-A experience in the last 3 years
Amazon Freight	LocalRegionalDedicated	1 year CDL-A (some positions accept recent graduates)

Heartland Express