CDL-A Driver Trainee: Start Your Route & Delivery Career

McLane Company, Inc.; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Company-paid life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave accrual

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Driver Trainee with a CDL-A to begin a hands-on development path toward becoming a full McLane Driver.

Starting pay during training is $29.00 per hour, with potential earnings up to $75,000–$85,000 after training, plus comprehensive benefits from day one. Candidates must be 21+, read/write English, and ready to operate a tractor-trailer safely in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL‑A license.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age.

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. Inspects 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 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.

Skills

CDL-A license

Safety-minded

Delivery driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Driver Trainee with a CDL-A to begin a hands-on development path toward becoming a full McLane Driver.

Starting pay during training is $29.00 per hour, with potential earnings up to $75,000–$85,000 after training, plus comprehensive benefits from day one. Candidates must be 21+, read/write English, and ready to operate a tractor-trailer safely in a fast-paced distribution environment.