Regional OTR CDL A Truck Driver (Home Weekends)

DescriptionFurst-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