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OTR / Extended Away Trucking Jobs in Iowa

Find truck driver positions in Iowa with otr / extended away home time. Browse job types, expected pay, and top hiring companies in IA.

Home Time

Out 3-4 weeks, home 3-5 days

Expected Pay

$62,000 - $90,000

IA CDL-A Avg

$55,200

OTR / Extended Away Jobs in Iowa

Iowa is a strong market for otr / extended away trucking positions. Iowa is an agricultural freight powerhouse positioned in the center of the country. The state produces more corn, pork, and ethanol than almost any other, generating enormous bulk and refrigerated freight volumes year-round. Key industries including Agriculture (corn, soybeans, pork), Ethanol production, Meatpacking & food processing create consistent demand for drivers who want otr / extended away schedules.

OTR / Extended Away Job Types Available in IA

1
OTR solo dry van
2
OTR team driver
3
OTR refrigerated driver
4
OTR flatbed driver
5
Expedited freight driver
6
Household goods mover
7
Oversized load escort/driver

Companies Offering OTR / Extended Away in Iowa

P
Prime Inc
C
CRST International
C
Covenant Transport
C
Crete Carrier Corporation
R
Ryder System

Freight Corridors in Iowa

I-80 (east-west through Des Moines)
I-35 (north-south through Des Moines)
I-380 (Cedar Rapids corridor)

Major Trucking Cities in Iowa

Des Moines, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Davenport, IA
Sioux City, IA
Waterloo, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do otr / extended away truck drivers make in Iowa?

OTR / Extended Away truck drivers in Iowa typically earn $62,000 - $90,000 annually. The overall CDL-A average in Iowa is $55,200. Pay varies by carrier, freight type, and endorsements.

What otr / extended away trucking jobs are available in Iowa?

Iowa offers otr / extended away positions in OTR solo dry van, OTR team driver, OTR refrigerated driver. The state's key industries (Agriculture (corn, soybeans, pork) and Ethanol production) create consistent demand for drivers with this schedule.

Which companies offer otr / extended away schedules in Iowa?

Major carriers offering otr / extended away schedules with operations in Iowa include Prime Inc, CRST International, Covenant Transport. Check each carrier's website for current openings near Des Moines.