Regional OTR CDL A Truck Driver (Home Weekends)
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, McNess facilities, and other destinations supporting business operations, while representing the company to customers and business partners. Routes primarily serve customers throughout the Midwest and surrounding regions, including Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, the Dakotas, and eastern Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado. Candidates may live within approximately 3.5 hours of Storm Lake, Iowa, to support operational and scheduling needs. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, with drivers typically spending three nights per week on the road and home on weekends. Overnight travel may occasionally extend to four nights per week based on business needs. Drivers use a manual-transmission truck; take-home truck privileges may be available to drivers in the approved service area, depending on location and operational needs. 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 position includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Ability to safely operate and drive manual-transmission Class A CDL tractor-trailers.
- Acceptable driving record and ability to meet DOT requirements.
- 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 communicate effectively in English.
- Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and customer service.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and safely move products using material handling equipment when needed.
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 product as required, including using pallet jacks.
- Perform backhauls and return freight pickups as assigned.
- 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, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 5%.
- Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
- Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
