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Heavy Haul Truck Driver - Class A CDL

Carlisle, IA · On-site

$1.2K - $1.7K/wk

Heavy Haul Truck Driver (Lowboy) - Class A CDLPosition Summary We are seeking a dependable and experienced Heavy Haul Truck Driver to support our construction and field operations throughout Iowa and ...

Team Excavating Inc

Truck Driver

Altoona, IA

Truck Driver Company Info: Team Excavating specializes in the installation of site utilities ... lowboy and pipe roll-off trailer preferred. Job Requirements: Must provide own transportation to ...

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How much do lowboy driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for lowboy driver in Iowa is $35.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $38.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lowboy driver?

A Lowboy Driver operates a specialized flatbed trailer, known as a lowboy, to transport heavy equipment, machinery, or oversized loads. They are responsible for loading, securing, and safely delivering cargo to job sites or customers. This role requires knowledge of weight limits, route planning, and compliance with transportation regulations. Lowboy Drivers often work in industries like construction, agriculture, or heavy equipment hauling. Strong driving skills and experience with oversized loads are essential for success in this job.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a lowboy driver?

A successful Lowboy Driver requires a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), strong knowledge of operating heavy-duty trucks, and safe load securement practices. Familiarity with air brake systems, vehicle inspection protocols, load distribution equipment, and adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations is essential. Attention to detail, good communication, adaptability, and strong time management are valuable soft skills that enhance performance. These competencies are crucial for safely transporting oversized equipment, minimizing downtime, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and delivery deadlines.

What are common challenges faced by lowboy drivers?

Lowboy Drivers often encounter challenges such as maneuvering oversized loads through narrow roads, urban areas, or construction sites while ensuring the cargo remains properly secured. Weather and road conditions can vary, requiring drivers to adapt and maintain high levels of safety awareness at all times. Coordination with site personnel, dispatchers, and sometimes law enforcement escorts is typically part of the job when delivering heavy or oversized machinery. Successful drivers excel by planning routes ahead, staying up-to-date with regulations, and communicating effectively with their team to overcome obstacles and ensure the safe, timely delivery of loads.

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Infographic showing various Lowboy Driver job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,846 per year, or $35.5 per hour.

Class A CDL Driver - Heavy Haul / Lowboy

CrewLink

Des Moines, IA • On-site

$36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Class A CDL Driver – Heavy Haul / Lowboy


CrewLink – Nationwide Travel


Position Summary

CrewLink is seeking a professional, safety-focused Class A CDL Driver to transport our fleet of transit buses to project sites throughout the United States. The buses are transported using a company-owned semi-tractor and lowboy trailer.

The ideal candidate will have experience hauling oversized vehicles, buses, heavy equipment, or similar loads. This position requires nationwide travel, strong attention to safety, excellent equipment-care habits, and the ability to represent CrewLink professionally at jobsites and customer locations.


Compensation Hourly Rate: $36.00–$42.00 per hour, depending on experience

  • Paid travel time
  • Overtime pay in accordance with applicable laws
  • Company-paid lodging for approved overnight travel
  • $30 per overnight per diem


Essential Responsibilities

  • Safely operate a Class A tractor and lowboy trailer.
  • Transport transit buses and related equipment to project sites throughout the United States.
  • Safely load, secure, transport, and unload transit buses.
  • Inspect all load-securing devices before and during transportation.
  • Perform required pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.
  • Maintain accurate electronic logs, inspection reports, fuel receipts, permits, and other required documentation.
  • Comply with all DOT, FMCSA, state, federal, and CrewLink safety requirements.
  • Coordinate with CrewLink Operations and Project Management regarding transportation schedules and delivery requirements.
  • Maintain the assigned tractor and trailer in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
  • Promptly report mechanical concerns, safety issues, accidents, damage, or delivery delays.
  • Represent CrewLink professionally when interacting with customers, contractors, vendors, and project personnel.
  • Assist with other transportation and fleet-related responsibilities as needed.


Required Qualifications

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.
  • Minimum of five years of verifiable Class A driving experience.
  • Experience operating lowboy, detachable gooseneck, step-deck, or heavy-haul trailers.
  • Experience loading and securing buses, vehicles, construction equipment, or oversized loads.
  • Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets CrewLink and company insurance requirements.
  • Ability to successfully complete all required background checks, drug testing, and DOT qualification requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of cargo securement, Hours of Service rules, and DOT regulations.
  • Ability and willingness to travel nationwide and remain away from home overnight as business needs require.
  • Ability to safely navigate jobsites, staging areas, construction zones, and customer facilities.
  • Strong communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
  • Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous heavy-haul or specialized transportation experience.
  • Experience transporting transit buses, motorcoaches, trucks, or heavy equipment.
  • Experience operating removable-gooseneck or hydraulic lowboy trailers.
  • Experience obtaining or working with oversize-load permits and route restrictions.
  • TWIC card.
  • OSHA 10 certification.
  • Basic mechanical knowledge.


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to climb into and out of the tractor and onto the trailer safely.
  • Ability to lift, carry, pull, and secure equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work around vehicles and trailers.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and jobsite conditions.
  • Ability to remain seated and operate a commercial vehicle for extended periods in compliance with Hours of Service regulations.


Full-Time Benefits

CrewLink offers eligible full-time employees a competitive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Company-paid lodging during approved overnight travel
  • $30 overnight per diem
  • Company-provided uniforms
  • Well-maintained company equipment
  • Safety and professional-development training


About CrewLink

CrewLink provides purpose-built workforce transportation solutions for large construction, advanced-manufacturing, data-center, and infrastructure projects throughout the United States. Our Class A drivers play an essential role in safely delivering the transit buses and equipment needed to support these projects.

CrewLink is an equal opportunity employer.