CDL-A Trainee Driver: Kickstart Your Trucking Career

aa224; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane is hiring a Trainee Component Driver to learn the essential functions of distribution and support operations across customer locations. As a Trainee, you will gain exposure to warehouse and related functions while developing into a Driver role.

You will learn to operate a tractor-trailer safely, maintain logs, and support on-time deliveries. The program emphasizes safety, training, and a customer-first approach within a nationwide network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Possess a Class A CDL.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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 onboard 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.
• Rides and trains with Driver Trainer of tractor-trailer to various destinations, gaining knowledge of commercial driving regulations.
• Maintain driver log 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.

Skills

Safety-focused

Reliable

Adaptable

Dedicated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

McLane is hiring a Trainee Component Driver to learn the essential functions of distribution and support operations across customer locations. As a Trainee, you will gain exposure to warehouse and related functions while developing into a Driver role.

You will learn to operate a tractor-trailer safely, maintain logs, and support on-time deliveries. The program emphasizes safety, training, and a customer-first approach within a nationwide network.