Regional OTR CDL A Truck Driver; Weekends

Position: Regional OTR CDL A Truck Driver (Home Weekends)

Furst-McNess Company is hiring a full-time Over the Road (OTR) CDL Truck Driver based out of our Storm Lake, IA location.

• Regional driving routes – home every weekend.

Residence Requirement
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Candidates must reside within approximately 3.5 hours of Storm Lake, IA to support operational and scheduling needs.
Service Area
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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.
Home Terminal
: 2000 Expansion Blvd, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Core Weekly Schedule
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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
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Total compensation will be determined by relevant experience and the interview process

• Competitive per-mile pay
• Hourly breakdown pay
• Per-stop bonuses

Payroll
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Paid bi-weekly
Benefit Package
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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

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