Regional OTR CDL A Truck Driver (Home Weekends)

FURST-MCNESS COMPANY • Omaha, NE

12d

About The Position

Furst-McNess Company is hiring a full-time Over the Road (OTR) CDL Driver to transport animal nutrition products throughout an assigned region using a company-provided sleeper-equipped tractor-trailer. Drivers make safe, on-time deliveries to farms, vendor locations, company facilities, and other destinations that support business operations, while serving as a professional representative of the company and its customer-service and logistics efforts.

Routes primarily cover the Midwest and surrounding regions: Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, the Dakotas, and eastern Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado. The core schedule is Monday through Friday, with drivers typically spending three nights per week on the road and returning home on weekends. Overnight travel may occasionally extend to four nights per week based on business needs. Candidates must live within approximately 3.5 hours of Storm Lake, Iowa. A potential take-home truck privilege may be available to drivers in the approved service area, depending on location and operational needs.

The company provides a sleeper-equipped Class A semi-truck and trailer with a manual transmission. Compensation is determined by relevant experience and the interview process and includes competitive per-mile pay, hourly breakdown pay, and per-stop bonuses. Payroll is bi-weekly. The role requires physical work, including handling products and operating material-handling equipment, and compliance with DOT, company safety, food safety, and biosecurity requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; education equivalent to a high school diploma is acceptable.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Ability to safely operate a manual-transmission Class A CDL tractor-trailer.
• Acceptable driving record and ability to meet DOT requirements; must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record under company policy.
• At least 200,000 miles of commercial truck driving experience, commercial truck driver training, and a record of safe and efficient driving experience.
• Ability to travel overnight and spend multiple nights away from home during the week as business needs require.
• Comfort using mobile technology, ELDs, and routing applications.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English, communicate effectively, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to learn and comply with DOT regulatory requirements for trucking operations.
• Ability to lift 70-pound bags and move 2,000-pound pallets using a pallet jack regularly, handle heavier loads occasionally, and lift, carry, push, pull, and stoop while unloading products.
• Ability to pass DOT biennial physical, written, and driving examinations, and NIDA drug screens when required by law or company policy.
• Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and customer service.
• Ability to organize work schedules, manage multiple assignments, and use time-management skills to complete work within agreed guidelines.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member, adapt to change, accept constructive feedback, and contribute beyond assigned duties when needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.
• Must live within approximately 3.5 hours of Storm Lake, Iowa.

Nice To Haves

• Previous OTR Class A CDL driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A CDL tractor-trailer to deliver products to customers and company locations.
• Transport products efficiently while complying with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using an Electronic Logging Device (ELD).
• Communicate delivery updates, delays, and transportation issues as needed.
• Load, move, and unload product as required, including using pallet jacks.
• Perform assigned backhauls and return-freight pickups.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional vehicle appearance.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety, food safety, and biosecurity procedures.
• Promptly report vehicle maintenance or repair needs.
• Represent Furst-McNess professionally and provide strong customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 5%
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Paid floating holidays
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and dependents
• Fitness reimbursement of $200 annually
• Safety boot reimbursement
• PPE provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED