Pre-screened dump truck drivers in Iowa. Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL holders with 1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 24-72 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$53,000-$68,000/year
Target Placement
24-72 hours
CDL Holders (State)
24,000+
CDL Required
Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
Dump Truck Driver Requirements in Iowa
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience
Wage Range:$53,000-$68,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Construction zone safety training and awareness
Experience operating hydraulic dump bed controls
Clean driving record — overweight violations are disqualifying
Familiarity with material types and load weight estimation
Iowa Market for Dump Truck Drivers
Top Cities for Dump Truck Hiring in Iowa
#1
Des Moines
#2
Cedar Rapids
#3
Davenport
#4
Sioux City
#5
Waterloo
Employers Driving Dump Truck Demand in Iowa
Tyson FoodsJBS (Marshalltown)John DeereCasey's DistributionWalmart DC
Why Hire Dump Truck 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 Dump Truck Drivers Bring to Your Iowa Operation
Home daily — dump truck work is almost always local
No tarping, no strapping — load and dump is straightforward
High demand during construction season means consistent hours
Overtime opportunities during road paving and large excavation projects
Lower barrier to entry — Class B CDL sufficient for single-axle trucks
We aim to fill dump truck driver requests within 24-72 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.
Dump Truck drivers in Iowa typically earn $53,000-$68,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) requirement. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids tend to offer the highest rates.
Dump Truck drivers in Iowa need a Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Iowa has 30+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dump truck 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 dump truck 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 or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL, 1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. No toll roads — operational cost savings for fleets.