| Location | Afton, MN |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $90,000–$125,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 11 - 50 |
| Headquarters | Afton, MN, US |
| Additional Compensation | Bonus |
Pioneer Tank Lines is looking for experienced Class A CDL drivers to join our OTR team. Our drivers are typically home weekly and transport hazardous and non-hazardous freight throughout the Upper Midwest and across the U.S. We are a small, family-owned company where drivers work closely with dispatch and operations and are treated as an important part of the team.
Drivers are paid for all on-duty time, with mileage pay while driving and hourly pay for inspections, waiting to load or unload, breakdowns, and other on-duty time with no unpaid waiting period. Drivers also receive per diem of $40 when departing on Monday and $60 when departing on Sunday, along with safety and performance bonus opportunities.
Pioneer pays 100% of employee medical and dental insurance premiums, with dependent coverage available at a discounted rate.
• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer transporting hazardous and non-hazardous freight
• Complete over-the-road routes throughout the Upper Midwest and across the U.S.
• Plan and manage daily routes, driving time, breaks, fuel stops, and deliveries within Hours of Service requirements
• Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Ensure freight is properly secured and all required placards are correct before departure
• Maintain accurate DOT, shipping, and electronic documentation
• Communicate regularly with dispatch regarding load status, delays, and other issues
• Follow all DOT, FMCSA, Hazmat, and company safety requirements
• Safely load, unload, or assist with freight when required
• Maintain assigned equipment and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns
• Provide professional and courteous service when working with customers, shippers, and receivers
• Valid Class A CDL, preferably with Hazmat endorsement
• Minimum 2 years of recent tractor-trailer driving experienced
• Over-the-road (OTR) driving experience required
• Must live within approximately one hour of our Afton, MN or Kansas City, MO location
• Must be available to depart on Sunday approximately two times per month
• Ability to independently plan and manage the workday, including driving time, breaks, fuel stops, deliveries, and Hours of Service
• Safe driving record and ability to meet DOT qualification requirements
• Strong understanding of DOT regulations and Hours of Service
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently
• Strong communication skills and ability to stay in contact with dispatch
• Ability to accurately complete required paperwork and electronic documentation
Pioneer Tank Lines is a small, family-owned transportation company specializing in hazardousmaterials and hazardous waste. Safety is our top priority for our drivers and the public, and itshows in our strong FMCSA safety scores.
We operate nationwide, primarily in the Upper Midwest, running a mix of dedicated and variedlanes with limited brokered freight. Most outbound loads are preloaded, many deliveries are drop-and-hook, and we focus on maximizing drive time and efficiency. Drivers are home weekly, with Sunday departures required 1–2 times per month.
