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Agropur

Local CDL Class A Driver - Warehouse

Le Sueur, MN · On-site

$27.90/hr

Class A CDL with airbrake/tanker endorsement required. * Clean driving record required. * Medical Examiner Certification to drive truck required. Skills Required: * Demonstrate attention to detail ...

XPO

CDL A Local Driver

New Richland, MN · On-site

$37.18/hr

Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers * CDL-A DRIVERS EARN - Earn $37.18/hour with experience * DRIVER ... Valid class A CDL * 1 year CDL A driving experience preferred * 21 years of age or older * Doubles ...

XPO

CDL A Local Driver

Waterville, MN · On-site

$37.18/hr

Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers * CDL-A DRIVERS EARN - Earn $37.18/hour with experience * DRIVER ... Valid class A CDL * 1 year CDL A driving experience preferred * 21 years of age or older * Doubles ...

CJ Logistics

CDL Class A Driver

Mankato, MN

Local CDL-A Driver Drive With Purpose. Deliver With Pride. At CJ Logistics, we're not just moving ... Operate company-assigned Class A truck safely and responsibly * Load and arrange freight for ...

CJ Logistics

CDL Class A Driver

North Mankato, MN · On-site

Local CDL-A Driver Drive With Purpose. Deliver With Pride. At CJ Logistics, we're not just moving ... Operate company-assigned Class A truck safely and responsibly * Load and arrange freight for ...

CJ Logistics

CDL Class A Driver

North Mankato, MN · On-site

Local CDL-A Driver Drive With Purpose. Deliver With Pride. At CJ Logistics, we're not just moving ... Operate company-assigned Class A truck safely and responsibly * Load and arrange freight for ...

CJ Logistics

CDL Class A Driver

North Mankato, MN

Local CDL-A Driver Drive With Purpose. Deliver With Pride. At CJ Logistics, we're not just moving ... Operate company-assigned Class A truck safely and responsibly * Load and arrange freight for ...

Dayton Freight

Class B CDL Local Driver

Courtland, MN · On-site

$28/hr

Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours * Professional, positive and people-centered work environment * Local daytime work * Opportunity for Class A advancement! * Stable and growing ...

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How much do local class a jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for local class a in Mankato, MN is $24.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.09 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a local Class A?

Local Class A drivers are professional truck drivers who hold a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and operate large vehicles such as tractor-trailers for local or regional routes. Unlike over-the-road (OTR) drivers, they typically deliver goods within a specific area, allowing them to return home daily. Their responsibilities include loading and unloading cargo, inspecting vehicles for safety, and adhering to all transportation regulations. Local Class A drivers play a vital role in supply chains by ensuring timely delivery of goods to businesses and customers within their region.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a local Class A?

To thrive as a Local Class A Truck Driver, you need a valid CDL Class A license, a clean driving record, and a solid understanding of safety regulations and road laws. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and routine vehicle inspection tools is typically required. Strong time management, communication skills, and dependability help drivers excel in meeting schedules and working with dispatchers or clients. These skills and qualifications ensure safe, efficient deliveries and compliance with industry standards.

What are common challenges faced by local Class A truck drivers, and how can they be managed?

Local Class A truck drivers often encounter tight delivery schedules, traffic congestion, and the need to navigate urban areas with large vehicles. These challenges can be managed by practicing effective time management, staying updated on route changes and traffic conditions, and maintaining clear communication with dispatch and customers. Many companies provide training and technology tools to help drivers optimize their routes and stay compliant with safety regulations, creating a supportive work environment for handling daily demands.

What is the difference between Local Class A vs Local Class B?

AspectLocal Class ALocal Class B
Required CredentialsCommercial Driver's License (CDL) Class ACommercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B
Work EnvironmentLong-haul and regional trucking, heavy-duty vehiclesLocal deliveries, box trucks, smaller vehicles
Industry UsageFreight, logistics, transportation companiesDelivery services, local distribution

Local Class A drivers typically operate heavy-duty tractor-trailers requiring a CDL Class A license, suitable for long-distance and regional freight. Local Class B drivers usually handle smaller vehicles like box trucks for local deliveries. Both roles require CDL licenses but differ in vehicle size, work scope, and industry applications.

What cities near Mankato, MN are hiring for Local Class A jobs?

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Infographic showing various Local Class A job openings in Mankato, MN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,749 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Truck Driver - Local Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske

Faribault, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

 
Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers
 
Average $94000 annually
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus 
Additional $3000 annual safety bonus 
Local, home daily
 
You will drive: 
Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks
Best-in-class specs designed for comfort 
Equipped with inward and outward-facing in-cab cameras, helping to ensure safety for all 
 
What you will do:
Deliver palletized groceries to local grocery stores
Pallet breakdown not required 
 
Schedule: 
Sunday through Thursday
8 pm start time  
Additional $200 incentive for picking up a 6th day   
 
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
Paid vacation and holidays day one
Generous retirement benefits
Excellent health care coverage-medical, dental, and vision
Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
Company-provided uniforms 
Employee discount benefit program
Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
Safety incentive program
Premier Driver Recognition Program
 
Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit  https://penske.jobs/benefits/. 

 
Why Penske?
Ready to put your truck-driving career in high gear? Make the shift and fuel your career as a CDL Class A Truck Driver for Penske. When you join Penske, you join a team of professional truck drivers committed to delivering products safely and on time. And we're proud to haul freight for some of the world's leading brands. (Yes, we're more than just the yellow trucks.)

 
But it's more than that. It's about incredible customer service and building relationships with your accounts. When you drive for Penske, you're representing Penske, but you're also representing your clients. In fact, you'll probably be driving their branded trucks and wearing their uniform.

 
You'll be on the move with Penske and so will your career. We have tons of training opportunities for you. And with locations across the nation, you can also move to a new city.

 
Best of all, you'll be with a stable, nationwide company that is known for having the best equipment, great management, clear communication and a fantastic safety record. We pay every Friday, and for most of our driving positions, you're home daily. Yes, daily. Are you ready to take it to the next level? Come drive for Penske.

 
 
 
 
 
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Qualifications:
Valid Class A CDL required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence
Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required
1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years required, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 5 years
3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents
Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency.
Work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

Physical Requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate must be able to see and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
The associate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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