Pre-screened car hauler drivers in Iowa. Class A CDL holders with 2+ years car hauler-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 96-144 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$59,000-$76,000/year
Target Placement
96-144 hours
CDL Holders (State)
24,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Car Hauler Driver Requirements in Iowa
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:2+ years car hauler-specific experience
Wage Range:$59,000-$76,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Multi-car carrier loading sequence mastery
Vehicle damage prevention and inspection documentation
Height-clearance awareness — loaded car haulers are tall
Dealer lot and auction yard navigation experience
Iowa Market for Car Hauler Drivers
Top Cities for Car Hauler Hiring in Iowa
#1
Des Moines
#2
Cedar Rapids
#3
Davenport
#4
Sioux City
#5
Waterloo
Employers Driving Car Hauler Demand in Iowa
Tyson FoodsJBS (Marshalltown)John DeereCasey's DistributionWalmart DC
Why Hire Car Hauler 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 Car Hauler Drivers Bring to Your Iowa Operation
Top-tier per-mile rates in the trucking industry
Consistent demand — new and used vehicle transport is constant
Less physical labor — no hand loading or tarping
Specialized skill commands premium pay and respect
Many lanes follow predictable seasonal patterns (spring demand surge)
We aim to fill car hauler driver requests within 96-144 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.
Car Hauler drivers in Iowa typically earn $59,000-$76,000/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.
Car Hauler 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 car hauler 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 car hauler 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, 2+ years car hauler-specific experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. No toll roads — operational cost savings for fleets.