CRST International
$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
Moderate Demand
Regional Truck Driver Jobs in Iowa
Browse regional trucking positions across Iowa with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Regional Trucking in Iowa
Iowa freight is agriculture-heavy—corn, soy, pork, and ethanol—moving on I-80 and I-35 through Des Moines, with packing plants and Midwest through lanes defining OTR and reefer demand. Regional driver demand in Iowa is moderate, with multi-state runs that usually keep drivers within a few hundred miles of a Iowa domicile and weekly home time on many accounts.
Top Companies Hiring Regional Drivers in IA
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Heartland Express
$55,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated
Ruan Transportation
$58,000 - $88,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Bulk
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
Amazon Freight
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Yard Jockey
Driving job listings in Iowa
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$55,500 - $78,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$60,000 - $85,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$63,000 - $89,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$66,500 - $93,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$69,500 - $98,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$56,500 - $79,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$46,500 - $65,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$58,500 - $83,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$55,500 - $78,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Regional Jobs in Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Davenport
Iowa
Sioux City
Iowa
Waterloo
Iowa
Key Freight Routes in Iowa
1
I-80 (east-west through Des Moines)
2
I-35 (north-south through Des Moines)
3
I-380 (Cedar Rapids corridor)
Requirements for Regional Driving in IA
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months CDL-A experience (some carriers accept recent graduates)
- Clean MVR with no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
- DOT physical card
- Willingness to travel multi-state routes within assigned region
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check
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Regional Trucking Jobs in Iowa — FAQs
How much do regional truck drivers make in Iowa?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for regional drivers in Iowa. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
How often do regional drivers in Iowa get home?
Most regional driving positions based in Iowa offer weekly home time, with many carriers guaranteeing at least 34 hours off each week. Some premium regional accounts get drivers home every weekend. The frequency depends on the carrier, account, and your home terminal location relative to the regional freight lanes.
Are trucking companies in Iowa hiring regional drivers in 2026?
Yes — regional driver demand in Iowa is moderate heading into 2026. The regional segment in Iowa is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in IA.