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Regional Driver

Posted: 01/25/2026

Looking for year-round driving work in Minnesota? This role stays busy all year: Fall/Winter, you’ll run Regional Propane with a tractor/tanker, and Spring/Summer, you’ll drive for our Sand & Gravel Division to keep consistent hours and steady employment. If you take pride in doing things the right way, value safety, and want a driving job where you’re treated with respect, Plaisted Companies is hiring drivers who are looking to work year-round. 

This Regional Propane position operates a tractor-trailer to pick up propane at the supply point and deliver it to area facilities. Our Sand and Gravel positions drive dump trucks, flatbeds, end dumps, and truck-and-pup.  Accurate, timely paperwork is required, including driver sheets, driver logs, and equipment inspection forms. This position requires a CDL Class A license with Hazmat and Tank endorsements.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the assigned tractor/tanker trailer to pick up propane and deliver to assigned facilities
  • Safely and efficiently transfer product between transport and bulk storage
  • Perform required daily vehicle inspections
  • Maintain an active driver’s license and medical card; operate in full compliance with DOT regulations
  • Maintain logbook and records; complete pre-trip/post-trip inspections and document defects
  • Ensure material is properly secured and within weight limits
  • Communicate with your supervisor throughout the day
  • Maintain delivery schedules to meet customer expectations
  • Submit delivery documents after each delivery cycle (daily)
  • Represent the company professionally to support customer loyalty
  • Follow all company policies, rules, and safety procedures
  • Provide excellent customer service with clear, professional communication

Pay: Hourly starts at $28-$32 per hour, Propane is paid by 25% of the Load pay

 

Benefits:

· Health insurance benefits-paid 100% for employee

· Nine Medical Insurance Plans available

· Deductible is matched by employer 50% up to $1,000.00

· Health Account- FSA and HSA

· Dental Insurance- paid100% for employee

· Vision Insurance

· Hearing Aid Program

· Life Insurance

· 401K with match

· Paid time off

· Holiday pay

· Free/Discounted company apparel and merchandise

· Free uniforms

· Plaisted Bucks

· Safety Reward Program

· Year- end bonuses

· Volunteer Wage Reimbursement

· Advancement opportunities

· Employee Assistance Program

· Legal Shield/ID shield

· AFLAC-short/long-term disability

· Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks.

· Company events such as cook outs, dinners, and more!

Requirements

Propane Requirements during the busy season (December-March)

  • Must be willing to work early mornings, days, evenings, and possibly weekends during a 5-day period. Examples of schedules include Thursday through Monday and Monday through Friday. Rotation of the schedule may be required during the busy season as well. 

Other requirements: 

  • Must hold Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsement
  • Must be willing to work evenings, overnights, and weekends. Overnights includes sleeping in the truck. 
  • No more than one moving violation in the previous 2 years
  • Pass a 5 Panel Drug test (Urinalysis)
  • Pass a Back and Extremity exam
  • Be 21yrs + of age
  • Unexpired Medical Card

Our Core Values: Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence