Over the Road Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Class A CDL OTR Driver – Over-the-Road 
Northern National Trucking | Clear Lake, Iowa

Join Our Professional OTR Driving Team

Northern National Trucking (NNT), located in Clear Lake, Iowa, is seeking a Class A CDL OTR Driver to join our professional driving team. This position is responsible for safely transporting products over longer distances while representing NNT with professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to safety.

Northern National Trucking assists Titan Pro in delivering a proven portfolio of products and value-added solutions throughout the Midwest and beyond. Our OTR drivers play an important role in ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time while providing exceptional customer service.

Why Join Northern National Trucking?

At NNT, our drivers are valued professionals who are essential to our success. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, modern equipment, and a culture focused on safety, teamwork, and respect.

Schedule

·        Over-the-road routes typically require drivers to be OTR for 3–5 days at a time, depending on customer needs, delivery schedules, and business demands.

·        Drivers are typically home most weekends, based on route assignments and business needs.

·        Routes are planned and communicated in advance whenever possible.

·        Schedule may vary during peak season based on delivery volume and customer needs.

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.

Qualifications

Required

·        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 are required for this position and must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

·        Ability to travel overnight and remain OTR for 3–5 days at a time 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

Preferred

·        Commercial driving experience preferred

·        OTR or regional driving experience preferred

·        Experience hauling agricultural or manufacturing products preferred

Competitive Benefits Package

·        401(k)

·        Health Insurance

·        Dental Insurance

·        Vision Insurance

·        Company-Paid Life Insurance

·        Paid Time Off (PTO)

·        Total Rewards Incentive Program - with the ability to earn an additional amount up to $5,000 annually

·       Safety Glasses Reimbursement

·        Safety Boot Reimbursement

Compensation

This position is paid hourly. Hours worked over 40 in a workweek are considered overtime and paid at time and a half.

Apply Today

Join a growing organization that values safety, professionalism, teamwork, and customer service.

Northern National Trucking
Clear Lake, Iowa

Northern National Trucking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.