CDL-A Driver

Job Type: Full-time
Listing Status: Active
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

As a Team Member of one of the fasting 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 for within the shipping and logistics industry. Our motto Efficient Solutions. Exceptional Service. 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. 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 the process.

The OTR Driver role is an important River City Transport asset division role working in various settings, with a terminal location in Dubuque, 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 3 years of Class 8 CMV operation
• 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:

• Paid Time Off Plan
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Offered
• 401(k) with company match
• New Trucks and Trailers
• Home Time: 1 day off for every week out on the road

Join The RCT Team!
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