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

McLane Company, Inc.; Hopkinton (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Paid training $25/hr

Day 1 benefits: medical, dental, and X

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is hiring a Trainee Component Driver in New Hampshire. You’ll begin with paid training at $25 per hour and prepare for a CDL-A career with a company that invests in your future.

After training, drivers earn $80,000 to $90,000+ annually, with a sign-on bonus up to $10,000. Day-one benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life insurance, vacations, 401(k) profit sharing, and more.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A CDL.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Read and understand labels, instructions, and bills of lading.
• Communicate with customers, management, and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver tractor and attach trailer, secure lines.
• Operate truck safely in accordance with regulations and policies.
• Inspect tractor-trailer equipment; submit DOT inspection reports.
• Document deliveries and product temperatures; ensure undamaged transport.

Skills

Safety-focused

Reliable

Adaptable

Dedicated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class A CDL

Job description

Get Paid to Train. Earn Up to $90,000+ After Training. Build Your CDL-A Career with McLane.

Ready to put your CDL-A to work with a company that invests in your future? At McLane, we don't just offer driving jobs, we build careers. For more than 130 years, we've been a leader in supply chain and distribution, delivering the products America's favorite restaurants, retailers, and convenience stores depend on every day.

Why Join McLane?

• Paid Training: $25/hr.
• Drivers earn $80,000 to $90,000+ After Training.
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000, depending on experience.
• Route schedule will vary.
• 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!

What You’ll Do As a Trainee Component Driver

• Maneuver tractor into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
• Operates 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.
• Operates Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH), document delivery receipts/product temperatures and exceptions. Inspect trailer to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product.
• Rides and trains 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.
• Assists the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises.
• Provides customer service including on-time delivery of undamaged product, product returns and issuing valid customer credits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Trainee Component Driver Teammate

• 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 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. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Safety-focused
• Reliable
• Adaptable
• Dedicated

Moving America forward — together.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

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

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location United States-New Hampshire-Contoocook

Work Locations DC Concord

Business Unit GR260

Schedule Full-time

Shift 3rd - Overnight

Employee Status Regular