- Company: Dollar General
- Location: Oakland, Iowa
- Salary: $95,000/yr
Dollar General at a glance
dollargeneral.com- Founded 1939
- Ticker DG
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI OPX52SQVOZI8IVSWYU66, US) — via GLEIF
OSHA safety record: 2 confirmed violations across 2 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
14,576 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Dollar General - Oakland, Iowa
What This Role Involves
We are seeking experienced CDL-A Truck Drivers to join our team in Oakland, Iowa. As a Dollar General truck driver, you will be responsible for regional runs with the opportunity for weekly home time. You'll earn up to $95,000 per year* with CPM stop pay.
Key Responsibilities
- Pick up and deliver freight in a safe and timely manner
- Maintain a clean and organized driving log
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures
- Ensure all shipments are accurately documented and delivered to the correct destinations
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
Skills & Qualifications
- A valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record
- Experience in over-the-road trucking is preferred but not required
- Prior experience with regional routes is beneficial
- Ability to work flexible hours and handle long drives
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Bilingual abilities are a plus, though not mandatory
More About Dollar General
At Dollar General, we value our drivers as essential members of the team. You'll benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one. Our regional runs offer flexible options with weekly home time to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Applying for This Role
We are hiring in and around the local Blair area! Drivers aren't just moving freight; they're supporting our mission to provide essential goods to communities across the country. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
You’ll finish your application on the employer’s website. We don’t ask for a resume on this page.
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Recent news
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Working in Oakland, Iowa
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 197,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Cautiousness
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. — via O*NET
Industry news
- President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs | US Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation (.gov)
- Trump pushes new campaign to recruit more veterans into trucking industry - WEAR-TV
- Trucking: The next mission - Land Line Media
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Production, Transportation, & Material Moving occupations earn a national median of $38,665 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Company CDL-A Truck Driver
- Employer Dollar General
- Location Oakland, Iowa
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $95,000/yr
- Posted August 1, 2026
- Apply by August 31, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (252 words)
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Typical work in Company CDL-A Truck Driver
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- Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
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- Hacker News — Amazon launches same day delivery for Prime customers
- Hacker News — Richest 1% Will Own More Than All the Rest by 2016
- Hacker News — Fiverr Raises $30M for Online Services Marketplace
- Hacker News — Cards Stolen in Target Breach Flood Underground Markets
- Hacker News — Dollar General Hits a Gold Mine in Rural America
- Hacker News — Trader Joe's, Dollar General And Others Are Paying Workers To Get Vaccines
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