Power Only Driver Jobs in Des Moines, IA
$0.60–$1.10 per mile
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- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Equipment
- Power Only
- Licence
- CDL-A
- Pay
- $0.60–$1.10 per mile
- Corridors
- I-80 East-West Corridor · I-35 North-South Corridor
- Local pay range
- $52,000 - $78,000
About power only work
Tractor-only work pulling a shipper's or broker's trailer — no trailer ownership or maintenance required.
Typical freight: Drop-and-hook freight, Pre-loaded trailers, Retail distribution, Intermodal containers.
Requirements
- CDL-A
- 2+ years driving experience
- Own tractor or company tractor
- Clean driving record
Driving power only out of Des Moines
Main corridors: I-80 East-West Corridor, I-35 North-South Corridor, I-235 Des Moines Loop.
Freight employers active in this market: Ruan Transportation, Decker Truck Line, Hy-Vee Distribution, Heartland Express.
Local driver pay range: $52,000 - $78,000 a year. Actual pay is set by the carrier and confirmed before placement.
CDL schools nearby: DMACC CDL Program - Ankeny, Iowa Central CDL Academy.
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