CDL-A Driver Trainee: Local/Regional Routes, Earn $75K+

McLane Company, Inc.; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Company-paid life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave accrual from day one

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is hiring a CDL-A Truck Driver Trainee in Minnesota to learn the essential functions of the Driver role and gain exposure to warehouse operations.

The program offers structured on‑the‑job training, safety-focused execution, and progression to a Driver position with full routes and responsibilities. During training, you’ll earn $23.50 per hour and, after training, wages range from $75,000 to $88,000 annually.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet eligibility requirements in the McLane Transfer and Promotion Policy.
• Complete training and receive Class A CDL in 6 months or less.
• Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products.
• Stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Gains knowledge of commercial driving regulations during on-road training.
• Maintain driver log according to DOT regulations.
• Assists the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team communication

Reading & writing English

Math calculations

Driver training eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. is hiring a CDL-A Truck Driver Trainee in Minnesota to learn the essential functions of the Driver role and gain exposure to warehouse operations.

The program offers structured on‑the‑job training, safety-focused execution, and progression to a Driver position with full routes and responsibilities. During training, you’ll earn $23.50 per hour and, after training, wages range from $75,000 to $88,000 annually.