CDL-A Truck Driver | Avg $1,600–$1,900/Week | Des Moines, IA | Regional | Hm Weekends

Position Overview

Now hiring CDL-A drivers for a regional/OTR dry van position based in the Midwest (Des Moines, IA hiring area). This role offers high CPM pay, consistent miles, and guaranteed weekend home time, making it ideal for drivers who want strong earnings without staying out for weeks at a time.

Drivers will haul full truckload freight across regional and OTR lanes with predictable scheduling and a driver-focused operation.

Route & Freight Details

• Regional/OTR runs across:
  • Midwest and nationwide lanes (excluding restricted areas)
• Freight includes:
  • Full truckload dry van freight
• 100% no-touch freight
• No runs into:
  • NYC, Canada, or Mexico
• Consistent, high-volume freight

Schedule

• Home every weekend (48-hour reset)
• Typical 5–6 day work week
• Predictable dispatch and routing
• Strong mileage consistency week to week

Ideal balance between OTR pay and regional home time

Pay & Compensation

• Avg Weekly Pay: $1,600–$1,900
• Avg Annual Pay: ~$85,000+

Mileage Pay:

• $0.67 – $0.71 CPM (based on experience & endorsements)

Additional Pay:

• Short haul pay: $25–$35 per load
• Detention pay after 1 hour
• Safety bonuses every 90 days:
  • Up to $875 + PTO
• $600 on-road safety bonus (quarterly)
• $100 annual service bonus

Bonuses

• Sign-on bonus up to $1,475 (based on qualifications)
• Additional $600 bonus after 30 days

Equipment & Work Setup

• Late-model Freightliner Cascadia & Kenworth T680
• Automatic transmissions
• Fully equipped trucks:
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Inverter
• Governed speeds:
  • 65 MPH (up to 68 with optimization)
• Assigned trucks (no slip seating)

Work Environment

• No-touch freight = minimal physical labor
• Long-haul and regional mix
• Driver-focused, safety-first operation

Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license
• Minimum 12 months of tractor-trailer experience required
• Must be able to:
  • Run OTR/regional routes
  • Maintain safety and compliance standards
  • Work full weekly schedule

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• PTO earned based on miles
• Medical & dental (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance provided
• Rider program available
• Tax-advantaged benefit programs

Why This Job Works

• High CPM + bonuses = strong earnings
• Weekend home time = major lifestyle advantage
• No-touch freight = easy workload
• Premium equipment = better driver experience

Apply Today

If you're looking for a high-paying OTR job with guaranteed weekends home and consistent freight, apply now to get started.