Regional OTR CDL A Truck Driver (Home Weekends)

Job DetailsJob Location: Iowa - IAFurst-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: Candidates must reside 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. 

Home Terminal: 2000 Expansion Blvd, Storm Lake, IA 50588 

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 pay 

Per-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, and management solutions to livestock producers across the United States. Our longstanding commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service guides everything we do. We bring together deep industry expertise and a people‑first culture built on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Above all, we are dedicated to “Doing What’s Right” for animals, producers, and the future of agriculture. Learn more about us at https://www.mcness.com/ 

Locations: We have facilities and offices located throughout the United States, as well as an office in London, Ontario, Canada. 

Our Culture:   

At Furst-McNess, we strive to:   

Understand that being great is a choice  

Never settle for average or “good enough”  

Relentlessly search for ways to serve our customers better  

Work as a team  

Value and respect one another  

Earn trust through our actions  

Act in a safe and professional manner at all times  

Conduct ourselves with the highest level of integrity  

Deliver on the commitments we make  

Invest in our professional and personal development  

Maintain a positive work environment that promotes success  

Have fun and celebrate our successes 

Benefit Package Summary: 

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  

100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 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, $200 annually 

Safety Boot Reimbursement 

PPE provided 

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Be able to succeed within and adhere to the culture of the Furst-McNess Company.
•    Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.
•    Education is equivalent to a high school diploma.  Have a record of safe and efficient commercial truck driver experience, commercial truck driver training and at least 200,000 miles experience.
•    Must always possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record (within guidelines set forth in company vehicle policy).
•    Ability to read, write, and speak English, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
•    Ability to learn and comply with regulatory requirements imposed on trucking operations by the DOT.
•    Ability to lift 70 lb. bags of product and move 2,000 lb. pallets of product with a pallet jack on a regular basis, and heavier loads on an occasional basis.  Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and stoop when unloading products from trailers.
•    Ability to pass DOT biennial physical, written and driving examinations, and NIDA drug screens, when required by law or Company policy.
•    Good communication skills, both oral and written, and capable of utilizing these skills at all levels of the Company as well as externally.
•    Ability to provide outstanding customer service to all associates and management staff, showing a sense of urgency relative to solving problems, performing assigned tasks, employee concerns, etc.
•    Ability to effectively organize work schedules and manage multiple assignments by utilizing time management skills to ensure day-to-day assignments and special projects are completed within guidelines agreed upon.
•    Ability to work as an effective team member within the Trucking department and company.  Willingness to pitch in and do work that may not be a specific part of the job description for the overall good of the department and company.
•    Ability to be flexible and be willing to change along with recommending changes that can enhance our ability to serve both internal and external customers more effectively and in a professional manner.  Respect other peoples’ points of view and be able to take constructive feedback.