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Regional / Semi-Local Truck Driver
About the job Regional / Semi-Local Truck Driver
Regional / Semi-Local Truck Driver
Onsite | Des Moines | Ottumwa | Omaha | Edgerton
HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting multiple seasoned, highly skilled Regional / Semi-Local Truck Drivers to join one of our valued client partners. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this CDL driving role.
We are targeting drivers who operate with discipline, understand intermodal freight movement, and can consistently manage regional routes while maintaining safety, compliance, and delivery timelines.
HireNow Disqualifier: Candidates with jumpy or inconsistent work history will not be accepted or interviewed.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate regional routes within a 300-mile radius of Kansas City / Edgerton hubs
- Pick up and deliver intermodal containers between rail yards and customer locations
- Work with major rail hubs including BNSF, NS, CSX, and CPKC
- Manage both drop & hook and live load/unload freight (majority no-touch)
- Execute deliveries across multiple states including KS, MO, NE, IA, IL, OK, and AR
- Maintain accurate logs and compliance with DOT and HOS regulations
- Communicate effectively with dispatch and rail yard personnel
- Ensure safe handling of equipment and freight at all times
Required Qualifications (Highly Important)
- Valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
- Proven experience in regional or intermodal trucking
- Ability to operate within multi-state routes and rail yard environments
- Willingness to work Tuesday–Saturday schedule (5 days on / 2 days off)
- Ability to manage hours of service independently across assigned shifts
- Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and load handling
- Consistent and stable work history in driving roles
- Authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued)
- Intermodal container experience (rail yard operations)
- Experience with drop & hook freight operations
- Familiarity with Midwest regional routes
- Strong safety record and inspection history
- Ability to adapt to varying start times and freight volumes
HireNow Disqualifiers
- Jumpy or unstable employment history
- No CDL or lack of relevant driving experience
- No experience operating in regional or intermodal environments
- Poor safety or compliance record
- Inability to manage flexible schedules or route demands
- Unwillingness to operate within multi-state delivery regions
HireNow Checklist
HireNow Staffing is recruiting candidates who meet the following profile:
Valid CDL with regional driving experience
Experience with intermodal, rail yard, or container freight preferred
Ability to operate within a 300-mile regional radius
Comfortable with Tuesday–Saturday schedules
Strong understanding of DOT compliance and safety
Reliable, consistent, and accountable work history
Ability to manage drop & hook and live load scenarios
Comfortable working across multiple Midwest states
Standout Candidates Include:
Drivers with BNSF, CSX, NS, or CPKC rail yard experience
Candidates experienced in intermodal container transport
Drivers with strong safety records and clean inspections
Professionals with consistent tenure in regional driving roles
HireNow Package
- Salary: $78,000 – $82,000 annually
- Work Location: Onsite across Des Moines, Ottumwa, Omaha, and Edgerton
- Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday (5 days on / 2 days off)
- Weekly home time
- Flexible start times based on available shifts
- Additional 6th day work available based on freight demand
- Regional routes within 300-mile radius of Kansas City
- 75% Drop & Hook / 25% Live Load-Unload
- No-touch freight
Benefits Include:
- PTO accrues from day one
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
- Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family planning benefits
- Life insurance options
- Mental health and disability benefits
- Holiday pay ($200/day after 1 year of service)