Regional OTR CDL A Truck Driver; Weekends

Furst-McNess Company is hiring a full-time Over the Road (OTR) CDL Truck Driver.

Regional driving routes – home every weekend.

Residence Requirement:
Candidates may live anywhere within approximately 3.5 hours of Storm Lake, IA to support operational and scheduling needs.

Service Area:
Routes primarily serve customers throughout the Midwest and surrounding regions, including Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Dakotas, Eastern Wyoming, Eastern Montana, and Eastern Colorado.

Core Weekly

Schedule:

Monday-Friday. Drivers typically spend 3 nights per week on the road and are home for weekends. Overnight travel may occasionally extend to 4 nights per week based on business needs.

Equipment Provided:

Company-provided sleeper-equipped Class A semi-truck and trailer

Manual transmission truck

Potential take-home truck privilege for drivers living within the approved service area, based on location and operational needs

Compensation:
Total compensation will be determined by relevant experience and the interview process

Competitive per-mile pay Hourly breakdown payPer-stop bonuses

Payroll:
Paid bi-weekly

Benefit Package:
We offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. See our benefits summary below.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Furst-McNess Company is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Over the Road (OTR) CDL Driver to transport animal nutrition products throughout an assigned region using a company-provided sleeper-equipped tractor-trailer. Drivers are responsible for making safe, on-time deliveries to farms, vendor locations, McNess facilities, and other destinations that support business operations. This position plays a critical role in serving customers, supporting company logistics needs, and ensuring compliance with all transportation and safety regulations.

Drivers can expect regular overnight travel, operation of a company-provided sleeper truck, and the opportunity to represent Furst-McNess as a trusted partner to customers and business partners throughout their route network.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate a Class A CDL tractor-trailer to deliver products to customers and company locations

Transport products efficiently while maintaining compliance 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 use of pallet jacks

Perform backhauls and return freight pickups as assigned

Maintain a clean, organized, and professional vehicle appearance

Follow all DOT regulations and company safety, food safety, and biosecurity procedures

Report vehicle maintenance or repair needs promptly

Represent Furst‑McNess with professionalism and strong customer service

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Previous OTR Class A CDL driving experience preferred

Ability to travel overnight and spend multiple nights during the week away from home as business needs require

Comfortable 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

About Furst-McNess Company:

For more than a century, Furst-McNess Company has been a trusted leader in animal nutrition, delivering innovative feed, mineral,…