CDL A Trainee - CDL Required - $5K Sign-on Bonus

Get paid to train and build your CDL-A career with McLane. Earn $75,000 - $88,000 after training, with top drivers making $100,000 or more.

About the Role

This is a hands-on training opportunity designed to prepare you for a full Driver position with McLane. You'll train alongside experienced McLane Driver Trainers to learn every aspect of the role.

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 of product.
• Ride and train with Driver Trainer of tractor-trailer to various destinations, gaining knowledge of commercial driving regulations and observing the Driver's skill in starting engine properly, approaching intersections, making turns, backing, parking, and maneuvering vehicle on the road and on customer premises.
• 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.
• Must meet McLane's MVR and risk rating qualifications.
• Meet eligibility requirements in the McLane Transfer and Promotion Policy.
• Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be 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.

This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role.

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, earn 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.

Pay

• Drivers make $75,000 to $88,000 after training.
• Top Drivers earn $100,000+.
• $5,000 CDL-A Trainee Sign on Bonus.
• Pay Structure: Hourly, Miles, Stops, and Cases.

Schedule

• Local / Regional routes.
• Early evening dispatch with overnight deliveries.