Driver Trainee: Launch Your CDL Career

McLane Company, Inc.; Taylorville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick leave

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

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. You will gain exposure to warehouse operations and complete CDL training as part of the developmental process.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and adaptability. You will work in a fast-paced environment with comprehensive benefits and on-the-job learning to advance toward full driving responsibilities.

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 and willingness 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. 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

Reliable

Adaptable

Dedicated

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. You will gain exposure to warehouse operations and complete CDL training as part of the developmental process.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and adaptability. You will work in a fast-paced environment with comprehensive benefits and on-the-job learning to advance toward full driving responsibilities.