Driver Trainee: CDL Training for a Stable, Rewarding Career

McLane Company, Inc; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training pay

Day 1 benefits

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc in Danville, IL is seeking a Driver Trainee to learn the essential functions of the Driver role, including distribution to customer locations. The Trainee gains exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process toward becoming a McLane Driver.

From day one, you will be trained and evaluated, with pay during training and benefits that start immediately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet eligibility requirements in the McLane Transfer and Promotion Policy.
• Complete training and receive Class A CDL in 6 months or less.
• Ability to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by McLane customers.
• Stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions.
• 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.

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 (Manual or PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations.
• Assists the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading comprehension

Math calculations

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

McLane Company, Inc in Danville, IL is seeking a Driver Trainee to learn the essential functions of the Driver role, including distribution to customer locations. The Trainee gains exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process toward becoming a McLane Driver.

From day one, you will be trained and evaluated, with pay during training and benefits that start immediately.