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

About the Role

Get paid to train as a CDL-A Driver Trainee with McLane. Earn $75,000 - $88,000 after training and build a long-term career with a leader in supply chain and distribution. This hands-on training opportunity prepares you for a full Driver position, offering competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and experience with one of the industry’s most respected teams.

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.

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, and tuition reimbursement program.

Schedule

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

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.
• 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.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely, including understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role.

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