Regional OTR CDL A Truck Driver (Home Weekends)

FURST-MCNESS COMPANY • Sioux Falls, SD

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 in a company-provided sleeper-equipped Class A tractor-trailer. Drivers make safe, timely deliveries to farms, vendor locations, company facilities, and other destinations, supporting customer service and company logistics while complying with transportation and safety regulations.

Routes primarily cover the Midwest and surrounding regions, including Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, the Dakotas, and eastern portions of Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with drivers typically spending three nights per week on the road and returning home for weekends. Overnight travel may occasionally extend to four nights per week based on business needs. Applicants must live within approximately 3.5 hours of Storm Lake, Iowa. A take-home truck may be available to drivers within 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 also involves loading, moving, and unloading products as needed, including handling 70-pound bags and moving pallets with a pallet jack.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 with mobile technology, ELDs, and routing applications.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to learn and comply with DOT regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lift 70-pound bags and regularly move 2,000-pound pallets with a pallet jack; ability to handle heavier loads occasionally and to lift, carry, push, pull, and stoop when unloading trailers.
• Ability to pass DOT biennial physical, written, and driving examinations, and NIDA drug screens when required by law or company policy.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people at all company levels and externally.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service and respond urgently to problems, assigned tasks, and employee concerns.
• Ability to organize work schedules and manage multiple assignments using time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and pitch in on work beyond specific job duties for the good of the department and company.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to and recommend changes, respect others' viewpoints, and accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation and to adhere to the company culture.

Nice To Haves

• Previous OTR Class A CDL driving experience 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 products 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