CDL A Driver Trainee - CDL Required - $10K Sign-On DOE

Get paid to train and build your CDL-A career with McLane, a leader in supply chain and distribution for over 130 years. Deliver products to America’s favorite restaurants, retailers, and convenience stores while earning competitive pay and outstanding benefits.

About the Role

As a CDL-A Driver Trainee, you’ll receive paid training at $25/hr and hands-on coaching to become a successful McLane Driver. After training, drivers earn $80,000 to $90,000+ annually.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver tractor into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
• Operate truck safely in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Inspect tractor-trailer equipment for defects pre/post trip and submit DOT inspection report.
• Operate Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH), document delivery receipts, product temperatures, and exceptions.
• Inspect trailer to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport.
• Train with a Driver Trainer, observing commercial driving regulations and skills such as starting the engine, approaching intersections, making turns, backing, parking, and maneuvering the vehicle.
• Maintain driver log (Manual or PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipts, product temperatures, and exceptions.
• Assist in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises.
• Provide customer service, including on-time delivery of undamaged product, handling returns, and issuing valid customer credits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Possess a Class A CDL.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Meet eligibility requirements in the McLane Transfer and Promotion Policy.
• Ability and willingness to select, load, unload, and deliver all products ordered by McLane customers.
• Read and comprehend labels, instructions, and bills of lading.
• Perform mathematical calculations to verify product quantities.
• Communicate effectively with customers, management, and teammates.
• Safely drive a tractor-trailer, use a 2-wheeled dolly, ramp, and onboard PeopleNet devices.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks safely and effectively, including work instructions, safety protocols, and communications.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000, depending on experience.
• Day 1 benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Skills

• Safety-focused
• Reliable
• Adaptable
• Dedicated

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.