Driver Trainee: CDL in 6 Months, Great Home Time

McLane Company, Inc.; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Pet insurance & parental leave

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainee to learn essential functions of the Driver role, including distribution of products to customer locations, while gaining exposure to warehouse operations.

The position offers in-training pay of $23.37/hour and after training yearly earnings of $65,000 to $85,000, plus comprehensive benefits and holidays.

You must be 21+, obtain Class A CDL within 6 months, and maintain DOT-compliant logs; travel to multiple destinations with safety as a priority.

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 select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by McLane customers.

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

Safety-focused

Reliability

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainee to learn essential functions of the Driver role, including distribution of products to customer locations, while gaining exposure to warehouse operations.

The position offers in-training pay of $23.37/hour and after training yearly earnings of $65,000 to $85,000, plus comprehensive benefits and holidays.

You must be 21+, obtain Class A CDL within 6 months, and maintain DOT-compliant logs; travel to multiple destinations with safety as a priority.