Pioneer Tank Lines is a small, family-owned transportation company specializing in hazardous materials and hazardous waste. Safety is our top priority for our drivers and the public, and it shows in our strong FMCSA safety scores.

We operate nationwide, primarily in the Upper Midwest, running a mix of dedicated and varied lanes 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.

Location Requirement (Required)

Drivers must live within approximately one hour of our locations in Afton, MN, or Kansas City, MO.

Drivers report to and from our yards weekly, and we keep equipment at our yards during resets. This position is not a remote OTR role and is not open to candidates outside the 1-hour radius.

Experience Requirements (Required)

To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following:

• Minimum 2 years of Class A, tractor-trailer driving experience
• Must have experience with a 13-speed manual transmission
• Must meet one of the following:
• At least 1 year of consecutive OTR experience if new to hazardous materials, or
• Prior hazardous materials experience if new to OTR

Drivers who are new to both OTR and hazardous materials cannot be considered.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand DOT regulations, safety instructions, shipping papers, and communicate with dispatch
• Must have a safe driving record that would meet DOT and company safety requirements
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check in accordance with company and customer requirements

The Job

• Class A OTR position
• 2,800-3,500 miles per week, with opportunity to run more
• Mix of dedicated and varied lanes
• Limited brokered freight
• Mostly preloaded outbound freight
• Frequent drop-and-hook
• Road-facing cameras (no driver-facing cameras)
• Paid tolls (I-Pass & Ktag)
• Paid scales (CAT Scale -Weigh My Truck app)
• Paid Training

Pay & Benefits

• Average $107,000+ annual pay, with potential to earn more
• Paid per mile plus hourly pay for all on-duty work (loading, unloading, wait time, & breakdown)
• Per diem
• Weekly pay
• Weekly home time
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Safety & Performance bonuses
• Paid medical and dental insurance for employees (Pioneer pays 100% of the employee's premiums)
• Discounted medical and dental coverage for dependents
• Prescription drug insurance
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days
• Reimbursement for CDL renewals, endorsements, TWIC, and DOT physicals
• Cell phone reimbursement