CDL Delivery Driver Trainee

Crown Distributors, Llc.; Salina (KS); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay during training

Bi-weekly pay

Paid time off

Insurance

401(k) with match

Pallet jack certification

Leadership path

Military friendly

Job summary

Crown Distributors is a Kansas-based family-owned beverage distributor hiring a Delivery Driver Trainee for our Salina facility. Local routes, no overnights, home daily. No prior CDL or commercial driving experience required.

We cover 100% of your Class A CDL training costs and provide paid ride-along training with CDL instructors. Schedule is Monday–Friday with early starts around 5:00–6:00 a.m.; you’ll ride with experienced drivers and learn the routes while earning during training.

Qualifications

• No prior CDL required; paid in-house ELDT CDL training.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to obtain CDL learner's permit.
• Reliable attendance and ability to lift heavy cases.
• Must pass DOT physical and drug screenings where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Ride Along and Learn with experienced Delivery Drivers to learn routes and procedures.
• Complete CDL Training through our paid in-house ELDT program and earn a CDL learner's permit, then Class A license.
• Deliver beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages to retail accounts using hand-trucks/pallet jacks; rotate stock.
• Maintain DOT medical card and CDL learner's permit; comply with company policies.
• Support team with reliable attendance and helpful training to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Clean driving record

DOT medical card

Ability to lift 30-pound cases

Team reliability

Customer service

CDL training participation

Tools

Hand-trucks

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Description

Pay: $18.40- $21.00 per hour during training; $52K – $56K/year post-CDL

Schedule: Monday–Friday, early AM start (typically 5–6 AM); home daily

Location: Salina, KS

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Crown Distributors is Kansas's family-owned beverage distributor, hiring a Delivery Driver Trainee for our Salina facility. Local routes, no overnights, home every afternoon. No prior CDL or commercial driving experience is required. We cover 100% of your Class A CDL training costs. This is a paid, full-time entry-level role where you ride along with experienced drivers and work with a CDL instructor. Full-time, Monday through Friday with early morning starts (typically 5:00 to 6:00 a.m.); home daily, evenings off.

Responsibilities

• Ride Along and Learn: Ride with experienced Delivery Drivers on local routes. Assist with safe loading, unloading, and customer service while learning the routes and procedures.
• Complete CDL Training: Participate in our paid in-house Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT). Earn a CDL learner's permit, then your Class A license on the training plan.
• Handle Product Safely: Help deliver beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages to retail accounts using a hand-truck and electric pallet jack. Rotate product first-in-first-out at every stop.
• Maintain Credentials: Keep a DOT medical card and CDL learner's permit current throughout training. Stay compliant with company drug, alcohol, and motor vehicle policies.
• Team Dependability: The team depends on each other. Reliable attendance and engaged training keep team resources and support available for the rest of the operation.

Rewards

• Pay: $18.40- $21.00 per hour during training, increasing to $52,000 to $56,000 per year upon promotion to Delivery Driver
• Bi-weekly pay, plus on-demand pay available through Paylocity.
• Up to 20 days of paid time off in your first year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401(k) with company match.
• Free in-house pallet jack certification, completed on the clock.
• Clear, fast path to Delivery Driver (most Trainees finish in under 90 days), then to Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Military friendly.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age (Federal requirement for interstate commercial driving).
• Clean driving record and ability to pass DOT physical and obtain DOT medical card and CDL learner's permit.
• Must be able to report to work reliably and maintain regular attendance.
• Ability to lift 30-pound cases on a regular basis and handle kegs weighing up to 160 pounds. Material handling equipment (hand-trucks, electric pallet jacks) is used to move kegs and pallets.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing applicable background screenings, a post-offer physical examination, and drug screening consistent with company policy and applicable law.

Crown Distributors is Kansas's family-owned beverage distributor. We deliver leading beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages to retailers in Salina, Junction City, McPherson, Concordia, and across Central Kansas.

Crown Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Crown Distributors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify Human Resources.