Class A CDL OTR Driver - Home Weekends, Great Benefits

Northern National Trucking & Construction; Clear Lake (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Total Rewards Incentive Program - up t

Safety Glasses Reimbursement

Safety Boot Reimbursement

Job summary

Northern National Trucking, based in Clear Lake, Iowa, seeks a Class A CDL OTR Driver to join our professional driving team. This role focuses on safely transporting products over long distances while upholding professionalism, reliability, and safety standards.

OTR routes typically involve 3–5 days away from home with weekends possible depending on routes and business needs. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, modern equipment, and a safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Valid DOT Medical Card.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to operate manual and automatic transmissions.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT physical and drug screening.
• Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements required within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to travel overnight and remain OTR for 3–5 days as required by route assignments.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining regular communication with dispatch and the team.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport products over longer distances to dealer, customer, and distribution locations.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT and company requirements.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload products safely and accurately.
• Maintain accurate logs, trip documentation, delivery records, mileage, and expense information.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, customers, and team members throughout each trip.
• Follow all DOT regulations, hours-of-service requirements, traffic laws, and company safety standards.
• Plan routes effectively and manage time to meet delivery schedules.
• Represent Northern National Trucking professionally at customer and dealer locations.
• Report vehicle concerns, delivery issues, accidents, freight damage, or safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Class A CDL

OTR experience

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Overnight travel

Education

DOT Medical Card

Hazmat Endorsement (within 90 days)

Tanker Endorsement (within 90 days)

Job description

Northern National Trucking, based in Clear Lake, Iowa, seeks a Class A CDL OTR Driver to join our professional driving team. This role focuses on safely transporting products over long distances while upholding professionalism, reliability, and safety standards.

OTR routes typically involve 3–5 days away from home with weekends possible depending on routes and business needs. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, modern equipment, and a safety-focused culture.