Hire Dry Van Drivers in Iowa
Pre-screened dry van drivers in Iowa. Class A CDL holders with 6+ months OTR or regional experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-72 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$48,000-$61,000/year
Target Placement
48-72 hours
CDL Holders (State)
24,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in Iowa
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
- Wage Range:$48,000-$61,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Clean CSA score (no critical violations in 24 months)
- Drop-and-hook experience preferred
- E-log compliance and Hours of Service familiarity
- Ability to secure 53-ft trailer loads per FMCSA guidelines
Iowa Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in Iowa
#1
Des Moines
#2
Cedar Rapids
#3
Davenport
#4
Sioux City
#5
Waterloo
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in Iowa
Tyson FoodsJBS (Marshalltown)John DeereCasey's DistributionWalmart DC
Why Hire Dry Van Drivers in Iowa
No toll roads — operational cost savings for fleets
Agricultural harvest season creates premium-paying loads
Central location on I-80 corridor
Strong meat processing industry needs consistent reefer drivers
Lower cost of living than neighboring Minnesota or Illinois
What Our Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your Iowa Operation
- Consistent freight — dry van is the highest-volume equipment type
- No-touch freight available on most lanes
- Predictable weekly miles (2,200-2,800 OTR)
- Lower physical demand compared to flatbed or tanker
- Wide lane selection across all 48 contiguous states
Other Equipment Types in Iowa
Hiring Dry Van Drivers in Iowa — FAQ
We aim to fill dry van driver requests within 48-72 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Iowa, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Dry Van drivers in Iowa typically earn $48,000-$61,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in Iowa need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Iowa has 30+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in Iowa are Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City. Major employers driving this demand include Tyson Foods, JBS (Marshalltown), John Deere.
We recruit dry van drivers from across Iowa, a market of roughly 24,000+ CDL holders statewide and 30+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 6+ months OTR or regional, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. No toll roads — operational cost savings for fleets.