Class A OTR Driver

Minneapolis, MN

Wholesale Produce offers a unique driving structure.  As a driver you will run overnight to the upper Midwest and Canada with minimal freight handling. 

Benefits and Pay

  • New drivers see an average base rate of $62.50 between mileage and hourly rates. 
  • $130,000 - $175,000 annual first year compensation, hourly rate plus mileage
  • 100% of premiums paid by the Company for you and your family including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances at $18,000/yr, benefit eligible after 60 trips
  • Employer Contributions to 401(k) at $11,000/yr

Position Summary 

  • Operate various tractor-trailer combinations for extended periods of time, over long distances between company/customer facilities in order to pick up, transport and deliver freight in a safe, timely and efficient manner
  • Drop, hook, spot or otherwise interchange equipment for loading or unloading at various locations under varied conditions
  • Driver unloads freight 25% or more of the time
  • Carry out instructions given orally and in writing including those on manifests, bills of lading and other shipping documents to determine the location and time of delivery
  • Conduct a thorough pre and post trip inspection of the equipment
  • Perform all duties in accordance with policies and procedures
  • All loads leave between 5pm and 2am.  Must be willing to do night driving.
  • Weekend work is required. Due to this being a union position, the top 9 drivers do not work weekends. 

Essential Qualifications 

  • CDL-A License
  • Minimum of one year of experience
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Able to legally cross the Canadian border
  • Available to work weekends

Requirements 

  • High school or equivalent
  • Commercial Driving Experience - Class A
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driving License 
  • Must be able to cross Canadian border as needed

Pay detail

  • Pay increases annually per Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)