Local Driver

River City Logistics, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off Plan

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A fast-growing transportation company is seeking a Local Driver to ensure safe and timely transportation of shipments. The role requires a Class A CDL and at least one year of CMV operation. Responsibilities include operating a CMV, inspecting equipment, and maintaining proper documentation. The position offers competitive pay between $0.47 to $0.58 per mile along with benefits like paid time off and health insurance. Join a team where individual growth and success are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Class 8 CMV operation.
• 21+ years of age.
• Ability to perform physical tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a CMV and transport shipments.
• Inspect equipment before and after shipments.
• Maintain proper documents for DOT inspections.

Skills

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)

Time management skills

Ability to adapt to various situations

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Listing Status: Active

Date Posted: March 23, 2026

As a Team Member of one of the fastest growing transportation companies in the nation, your individual growth and success are paramount to the overall company growth and success.

Simply put, we provide solutions within the shipping and logistics industry. Our motto is Efficient Solutions. Exceptional Service. this is what guides our decision making. We handle the entire process for shippers: from brokerage operations to asset-based solutions and warehousing, we’ve got it covered. When it comes to making sure shipments are picked up and delivered on time, we’re the go-to service provider for our valued customers. This leaves shippers with peace of mind that their freight is safe with us and allows them to shift their valuable time and efforts on the rest of their process.

The Local Driver role is an important River City Transport asset division role working in various settings, with a terminal location in Peosta, IA, and has the following job duties:

• Responsible for safely operating a CMV, transporting shipments from pickup location to delivery
• Inspecting RCT equipment before and after a shipment to maintain equipment.
• Communicate with dispatch and the Fleet Manager to efficiently plan transit
• Comply with FMCSA, DOT, and other regulatory agencies to ensure all rules, regulations, and laws are followed
• Occasionally assist shipping facilities with load security by applying load securement devices (load locks, load bards, straps, etc.)
• Check to make sure freight is secure and safe for transit before departing a shipping facility
• Maintaining proper documents and logs for DOT inspections
• Obtaining the proper signatures on shipment documents for timely invoicing
• Performing physical activities, such as lowering landing gear for trailers, inspecting tractor and trailers, connecting air lines, applying and removing chains, etc.
• Other tasks as assigned by management

The ideal candidate will have the following traits and skills:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 years of Class 8 CMV operation
• 21+ years of age with a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)
• Driver may be asked to stay out 1 to 2 nights every 2 weeks, or as needed.
• A prideful mindset geared towards providing world class service to our shippers
• Ability to repeat processes consistently, reducing errors and ensuring a high level of safety
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage their Hours of Service
• Commitment to treating company provided equipment as if it were their own
• Organization skills and the ability to keep track and timely submission of paperwork
• Able to perform physical tasks in a safe manner every time you are working for RCT.
• Ability to take direction and implement feedback from the Leadership team
• Ability to adapt to a variety of situations. No two days are the same at RCT, so if you enjoy the challenge of crafting quality solutions for our shippers, RCT is the place for you!

Benefits to Working at River City Transport

We treat our team as if they are the most important people in this company for one reason: they are! We offer the following benefits for our team:

• Pay: $0.47 to $0.58/mile
• Paid Time Off Plan
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Offered
• 401(k) with company match

Join The RCT Team!

Questions? Call Us at 800-853-8418

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