CDL-A Driver Trainee — Start Your Trucking Career

McLane Company, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and v

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainee in Alabama to learn the essential functions of the Driver job while distributing products to various customer locations. You will gain exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver.

The role emphasizes safety, on-the-job training, and a path to CDL certification, with opportunities for growth within a nationwide logistics network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Complete training and receive Class A CDL in 6 months or less.
• Ability and willingness to load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by McLane customers.
• Read and comprehend labels, instructions, and bills of lading.
• Communicate with customers, management, and other teammates.
• Safely drive a tractor-trailer, use a 2-wheeled dolly, ramp, and on board PeopleNet devices.
• English reading/writing sufficient for job instructions and safety communications.

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.
• Operates Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH), document delivery receipts/product temperatures and exceptions.
• Rides and trains with Driver Trainer to gain knowledge of regulations and driving skills.
• Maintain driver log per DOT regulations.
• Assists the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product to customer locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-focused

Reliable

Adaptable

Dedicated

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainee in Alabama to learn the essential functions of the Driver job while distributing products to various customer locations. You will gain exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver.

The role emphasizes safety, on-the-job training, and a path to CDL certification, with opportunities for growth within a nationwide logistics network.