CDL -A Trainee - CDL-A Required - $5K Retention Bonus

McLane Company, Inc.; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Retention bonus ($5k)

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a CDL-A Driver Trainee in the United States. You’ll receive paid training, hands-on coaching, and a clear path to a final pay of $90,000–$95,000 per year after earning your CDL-A.

From day one, you’ll gain experience within a national distribution network, with competitive pay during training at $21.00 per hour and a $5,000 trainee retention bonus, plus comprehensive benefits and life insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A CDL and be at least 21 years old.
• Must meet McLane’s MVR and risk rating qualifications.
• Ability to read and comprehend labels, instructions, and bills of lading.
• Excellent communication with customers, management, and teammates.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and safe driving practices.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver tractor into position to attach trailer and secure it.
• Operate truck safely in compliance with regulations.
• Inspect tractor-trailer equipment for defects and file DOT reports.
• Use DDH to document deliveries and temperatures.
• Ride with Driver Trainer to learn turning, backing, and maneuvering.
• Maintain driver logs per DOT regulations.
• Assist in unloading and delivering products to customers.
• Provide on-time delivery and handle customer credits.

Skills

CDL-A license

21+ years old

Safety awareness

Math calculations

Customer communication

Read labels

Delivery/loading

English literacy

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - CDL -A Trainee - CDL-A Required - $5K Retention Bonus (JR108454)

CDL -A Trainee - CDL-A Required - $5K Retention Bonus - ( JR108454 )

Get Paid to Train. Earn Up to $95,000 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.

As a CDL-A Driver Trainee, you'll receive paid training, hands-on coaching, and the support you need to become a successful McLane Driver. From day one, you'll earn competitive pay, receive outstanding benefits, and gain experience with one of the most respected transportation teams in the industry.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay Rate: Drivers make $90,000 to $95,000 per year after training.
• Pay Rate while in training: 21.00 an hour.
• Pay Structure: Hours, Miles, Cases, and Stops.
• $5,000 CDL-A Trainee Retention Bonus
• 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.
• 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. 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 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.
• Must meet McLane’s MVR and risk rating qualifications.
• 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 visithttps://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/