Regional OTR CDL A Truck Driver (Home Weekends)

Furst-McNess Company; Sioux Falls (SD); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Furst-McNess Company seeks a dependable Over the Road (OTR) CDL Driver to transport animal nutrition products across the Midwest from Sioux Falls, SD area. The role features regional routes with home weekends and an emphasis on safety and on-time deliveries.

You'll operate a sleeper-equipped tractor-trailer, perform pre-trip inspections, manage log updates with ELDs, and maintain professional communication with customers while upholding DOT and company safety standards.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Ability to operate manual transmission trucks.
• Minimum DOT safety requirements met with acceptable driving record.
• OTR driving experience preferred.
• Willing to travel overnight and stay away from home.
• Proficient with mobile tech, ELDs, and routing apps.
• English communication skills required.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds and move loads with equipment.

Aufgaben

• Operate a Class A CDL tractor-trailer to deliver products.
• Transport products and maintain DOT compliance.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections with an ELD.
• Communicate delivery updates and delays as needed.
• Load, move, and unload product with pallet jacks.
• Perform backhauls and return freight pickups.
• Maintain vehicle appearance and safety.
• Represent Furst-McNess with professionalism and customer service.
• Follow safety, food safety, and biosecurity procedures.
• Report maintenance needs promptly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

CDL A

OTR experience

DOT compliance

Night travel

ELD tech

English proficiency

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Regional OTR CDL A Truck Driver (Home Weekends)# Regional OTR CDL A Truck Driver (Home Weekends)OTR Driver - Sioux Falls Area - Sioux Falls, SD 57108## Description**Furst-McNess Company** is hiring a full-time **Over the Road (OTR) CDL Truck Driver**.* **Regional driving routes – home every weekend.****Residence Requirement**: Candidates may live anywhere 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.**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