Indian River Transport CDL Jobs & Pay Info

Their 24-hour breakdown assistance is amazing! It’s like having a safety net that you can always rely on

They understand that no load is worth risking lives. I’ve seen too many companies cut corners

Never had any issues with my rig, and if I ever do, they've got 24-hour breakdown assistance that's always there to help me out

There's always more work to be done, but I think they're on the right track.

I used to work in the maintenance department, and I have to say, it was a great experience

If you run your loads, get them delivered on time and don’t refuse any/all loads you will make money. They are a very good company to work for as long as you stay on their good side. They are truly a family oriented company. If you are the type of driver that likes to sit constantly, and not make money, this company is not for you. If you are the type of driver that loves your money and loves to run, this company would be perfect for you.

Indian River Transport as the best Recruiters. That I've ever deal with. They are fast and professional. Them lady's will help anyway they can. They will treat you like family.

Nice place to spend the night, always plenty of parking.

I've worked with worse companies, but I seemed to do a lot of 34-hr resets with more than half my clock left. They are somewhere in the middle on the pay scale. You have multiple regional dispatchers, which can get confusing for them as well as the driver. Communication between offices are poor, breakdown prefers you to be completely broke down before they authorize services. I didn't have any issues with paychecks other than not getting paid for down times/layovers that I was supposed to be paid for (a lot of them) I wouldn't discourage anyone from applying due to some actually having better experiences.

Thank you Sincerely...I was sharing the road with one of their drivers on SR 60 when their driver was so focused on safety that he saw what was coming for me and gave me the space and time that I needed to avoid a high speed traffic crash, thank you Driver! and especially since CDLAs now days don't even signal.

I’ve done food grade tankers for quite a while, and these people have some awesome trucks and trailers and awesome drivers💯💯🤘

I went to work for their company in October of 2023 and quit in December of 2023. Here's what happened. I was a team driver with indian River Transport and was told I'd be making a 80 cent split, so 40 cents on the mile. What they didn't tell me was that the 80 cent split was contingent on making 23,000 miles a month, which is doable, but then, when October was at an end, they told me that I wouldn't get that bonus check till the end of December. That was the final nail in the coffin I quit, but it didn't stop there. My former co-driver calls me up and tells me I have to watch a video of something or another, most likely a safety thing. I was never told this, and neither was he, so I called up the company to make an inquiry and see about them sending me the video. Instead, what I was told was that because I quit before watching this video, they would not be paying me the bonus even though I did the work. i drove the 23,000 miles in October that I was not going to get paid the 80 cent split per mile. My suggestion to anyone looking to come be employed by this company as a team or looking to be a team driver is don't. Anyone who goes there after reading this at least you'll know what kind of company you're about to get in bed with.

Facility seemed nice and well kept. But the tank wash for a outside carrier absolute joke. Five hours to wash prior was white wine vinegar. Type 5 kosher and dry. Dry lmfao they pulled it out the bay and plugged up a fan and lowered it in my trailer a garage type floor fan. Hopefully never get sent back here to wash Florida Food Tanker is a lot better facility.

They're a good place to transport your indian rivers. 5 starz

Do BETTER!!! Teach your drivers to NOT BLOCK FUEL PUMPS!!! Your driver parked here and went inside for 17min THEN comes out.

I currently work here best trucking company I've worked for. Been here seen 2020. My advice to new drivers work with them they work with you. Stay out 3 months then take off 10 to 12 days. That makes them happy and you will be as well. Have to be willing to make sacrifices. They are a very good company to work for, just got to show them you are willing to run the tires off the truck. Its not forced dispatch, but don't put limits on them, so you don't limit on yourself. I look at it like the job got to get done ✔️ We got to keep accounts, keeping accounts, mean we keep the revenue coming, you and everyone in office happy. They hustle the loads we put in the miles and get the job done. Company is very easy to work with. They don't have you as a number. Its a job and it's got to get done. Don't make things difficult for them and they won't make it difficult for you. Let's get it clear to who ever reads this, company did not pay me or ask for a review from me. Its straight from my personal experience here at IRT.

In my humble 24 years driving in the trucking industry, I must let anybody who is interested in IRT my short experience with the company due to personal circumstances. They're absolutely the easiest people to deal with!, I mean by far they took the flag for me. Without counting the first week due to orientation, etc., I made 6 paychecks total in which, I was able to make not 1 but 2 paychecks with well over 3500 miles a week, one of then close to 4000 miles! (Yes, in my first month and including a reset also). If you are an individual who likes to avoid the noise from others that surround you, keeps your head down, and likes to work then you absolutely must consider this guys, good people, great equipment and lots of common sense!, thank you and good luck.

The reality is that every company has it's ups and downs. And in a imperfect world it really bottoms down to the dispatchers working with your needs. Let's face it,sometimes we want to roll n put in miles and sometimes we have appointments and personal obligations to meet and need to be home. In my 2.5 years experience working for IRT I have to say that roughly 90 % of the time they (dispatch) work with me on trying to get me back home when I need to. And no we don't get paid for live load/unload but the ppm is respectable and for me that's good enough. I won't get mad if they give me a raise tho.lol. But really, I'm glad to be here bcuz this company has turned out to be a blessing to my family and I. Hope this was helpingful.

Good place to work they take care of their drivers nice equipment been around for a while

Family run. Staff knows you by name and not a number. Love working here!!! Best 9 years at a job i have ever spent!!

You’re more than just a number here; you’re part of the family! They maintain top-notch equipment and address issues promptly. They keep you busy while ensuring you get home when you need to.

Indian River was a solid place to work. Trucks go up to 75 mph. You were assigned a load, picked it up, and then left to your own devices—no micromanaging. There were plenty of miles as long as you were willing to put in the work.

Dispatch was very easy to work with. The job itself wasn’t hard. Equipment issues were addressed immediately. The owners created a positive work environment that encouraged productivity.

What is the best part of working at the company? Few management personnel were difficult to deal with. What is the most stressful part about working at the company? Not much stress overall; the atmosphere was laid-back. What is the work environment and culture like at the company? A relaxed and low-pressure environment. Dispatchers weren’t invasive or overly controlling. What is a typical day like for you at the company? Each day involved being assigned a task and focusing on completing it without interference.

What is the best part of working at the company? I wasn’t just a number; I was a respected team member, both on the road and within the office. What is the most stressful part about working at the company? Challenges with customer service were tough, but managing issues effectively and informing dispatch made it manageable. What is the work environment and culture like at the company? The company valued driver autonomy and work-life balance, focusing on driver well-being. What is a typical day like for you at the company? I created my own schedule. As long as I was timely and met expectations, dispatch trusted me to complete my assignments independently.

Like many other driving positions, your experience depends on what you make of it. There were miles available if you wanted them, though getting home on time was sometimes difficult.

What is the best part of working at the company? Low-pressure interactions with a family-owned company. What is the most stressful part about working at the company? Driving tankers required extra caution. What is the work environment and culture like at the company? A calm atmosphere with well-maintained trucks and equipment, plus a bonus system. What is a typical day like for you at the company? My usual routine involved hooking up and driving the I-5 corridor, mostly hauling apple juice.

What is the best part of working at the company? Leaving. While it wasn’t the worst company, it wasn’t far off. What is the most stressful part about working at the company? Spending three days at a receiver without being paid. What is the work environment and culture like at the company? The truck assigned to me was in terrible condition. What is a typical day like for you at the company? It felt like working for charity.

Too much idle time without pay. Detention pay was unreliable—if you did receive it, it might take a month. They required a 48-hour breakdown before offering support. Dispatch depended on your region, making it inconsistent. Cedar Rapids struggled with load planning and following through on plans.

Having been at the company for 12 years, I’ve enjoyed my work. Dispatch usually accommodated me when I needed time off. The trucks are some of the best in the industry. Like any company, there were issues, but nothing that couldn’t be managed. I take pride in being part of this team.

From long-haul trips to local routes, I’ve had a positive experience with the River. Dispatchers were understanding of both home and road life needs. Trucks were well-maintained. Improvements in health insurance and driver promotions would be appreciated, but progress takes time—Rome wasn’t built in a day.

They paid well for cross-border loads into Canada. However, milk and cream loads often required excessive waiting at shippers and receivers. A proper detention pay system would have helped. Unfortunately, payment for detention was discretionary, delayed, and lower than expected.

An okay place to work, but other tanker companies offered better pay. I appreciated the freedom to contact driver managers and select preferred loads from the available options.