CDL-A Driver Trainee - Local Routes, $75k+ After Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid holidays & vacation

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a CDL-A Truck Driver Trainee in Minnesota. As a Driver Trainee, you will learn the essential functions of the Driver job, including distribution of products to customer locations, while gaining exposure to warehouse operations.

Training pays $23.50 per hour during training, and once certified drivers earn $75,000 to $88,000 annually. Local and regional routes with early evenings and overnight deliveries, plus day-one benefits, make this a strong start to a driving

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 that may be ordered by McLane customers.
• 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.

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.
• 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 roadand 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a CDL-A Truck Driver Trainee in Minnesota. As a Driver Trainee, you will learn the essential functions of the Driver job, including distribution of products to customer locations, while gaining exposure to warehouse operations.

Training pays $23.50 per hour during training, and once certified drivers earn $75,000 to $88,000 annually. Local and regional routes with early evenings and overnight deliveries, plus day-one benefits, make this a strong start to a driving