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. We deliver products to America's favorite restaurants, retailers, and convenience stores.

About the Role

As a CDL-A Driver Trainee, you’ll receive paid training, hands-on coaching, and support to become a successful McLane Driver. From day one, you’ll earn competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and gain experience with a respected transportation team.

Pay

• Paid Training: $25/hr
• Earnings after training: $80,000 to $90,000+
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000, depending on experience

Benefits

• 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, tuition reimbursement program, and more

Responsibilities

• Maneuver tractor into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure
• Operate truck in a safe manner 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 indicating condition
• Operate Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH), document delivery receipts, product temperatures, and exceptions
• Inspect trailer to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport
• Ride and train with Driver Trainer to various destinations, gaining knowledge of commercial driving regulations and observing driving skills
• Maintain driver log (Manual or PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipt, product temperatures, and exceptions
• Assist the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises
• Provide customer service including on-time delivery of undamaged product, product returns, and issuing valid customer credits
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

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

Skills

• Safety-focused
• Reliable
• Adaptable
• Dedicated