Regional OTR CDL A Truck Driver (Home Weekends)

FURST-MCNESS COMPANY • Des Moines, IA

12d • Onsite

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 Class A tractor-trailer. Drivers make safe, timely deliveries to farms, vendors, company facilities, and other destinations, supporting customer service and company logistics while complying with transportation and safety regulations.

The regional service area includes the Midwest and surrounding regions: Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, the Dakotas, and eastern Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado. Candidates must live within approximately 3.5 hours of Storm Lake, Iowa. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with about three nights per week on the road and weekends at home; overnight travel may extend to four nights based on business needs. A company sleeper truck and trailer are provided. The truck has a manual transmission. Drivers living in the approved service area may be eligible to take the truck home, 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 biweekly. The role requires regular overnight travel, customer-facing professionalism, safe operation of the vehicle, and physical work handling products. Drivers may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Ability to safely operate manual-transmission Class A CDL tractor-trailers.
• Acceptable driving record and ability to meet DOT requirements.
• 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, communicate effectively, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and customer service.
• Ability to lift 70-pound bags and move 2,000-pound pallets with a pallet jack regularly, with heavier loads occasionally; ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and stoop while unloading trailers.
• Ability to pass DOT biennial physical, written, and driving examinations and NIDA drug screens when required by law or company policy.
• 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 perform duties beyond the specific job description when needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.
• Ability to adhere to the culture and policies of Furst-McNess Company.

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 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
• Education Level: High school or GED