A Trainee, CDL-A Required

About the Role

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking CDL-A Trainees to build their careers in supply chain and distribution. This role offers paid training, hands-on coaching, and support to become a successful McLane Driver.

Key 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.
• 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 a Driver Trainer of tractor-trailer to various destinations.
• Maintain driver log (Manual or PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations.
• 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.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Rate after Training: $90,000 to $95,000 per year.
• Pay Rate while in training: $21.00 per hour.
• Pay Structure: Hours, Miles, Cases, and Stops.
• $5,000 CDL-A Trainee Retention Bonus.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Key Attributes

• Safety-focused
• Reliable
• Adaptable
• Dedicated