Regional OTR CDL A Truck Driver (Home Weekends)

Furst-McNess Company is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Over the Road (OTR) CDL Driver based in Storm Lake, IA to transport animal nutrition products throughout the Midwest and surrounding regions.

About the role

Regional driving routes with home every weekend. Candidates must reside within approximately 3.5 hours of Storm Lake, IA to support operational and scheduling needs. Routes primarily serve customers in Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, the Dakotas, Eastern Wyoming, Eastern Montana, and Eastern Colorado.

Core weekly schedule: Monday–Friday, typically 3 nights per week on the road (occasionally 4 nights). Home terminal: 2000 Expansion Blvd, Storm Lake, IA 50588.

Company-provided sleeper-equipped Class A semi-truck and trailer (manual transmission). Potential take-home truck privilege for drivers living within the approved service area, based on location and operational needs.

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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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
• 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

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.

Locations: facilities and offices throughout the United States, plus an office in London, Ontario, Canada.

Our Culture

• 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

Benefits

• 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 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

Pay

Competitive per-mile pay, hourly breakdown pay, and per-stop bonuses. Total compensation determined by relevant experience and the interview process. Paid bi-weekly.