TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEE

McLane Company, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Truck Driver Trainee to join their team. In this role, you will learn essential driving skills while ensuring the safe and timely delivery of products to customers. The position offers competitive pay, a generous sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. This opportunity is perfect for individuals looking to start a rewarding career in truck transportation with a focus on safety and teamwork. Join a company that values your growth and provides a supportive environment for your development.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave accrual

Educational assistance program

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A CDL with 6 months or less experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver tractor to attach trailer and secure it.
• Operate truck safely in compliance with regulations.
• Inspect equipment for defects before and after trips.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication skills

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH)

People-Net devices

Job description

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A teammate in this position learns the essential functions of the Driver job including the accurate and timely distribution of products to various customer locations. The Driver Trainee gains exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver.

• Pay Rate: $21.00 an hour while in training.
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000 depending on experience.
• Day 1 Benefits available: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave accrual, educational assistance program, and more!
  
  
  

Essential Job Functions

A teammate in this job will train side-by-side with a Driver Trainer to acquire the skills necessary to perform the following functions:

• 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 road and on customer premises.
• Maintain driver log (Manual or People-Net) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipt, product temperatures and exceptions.
• Assists the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises.
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

A teammate in this position must:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet eligibility requirements in the McLane Transfer and Promotion Policy.
• Must have a Class A CDL 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 People-Net devices.
  
  
  

Working Conditions

• The environment encompasses all areas of a distribution center, transportation department, shop and customer facilities.
• Working conditions could contain moderate noise, vibration of vehicle and extreme weather conditions depending on climate.
• Regular and frequent travel, including overnight.
  
  
  

WORK SAFE HOME SAFE is one of our mottos at McLane Company. Your safety and ability to do your job and get home to your family is why all prospective teammates go through a pre-hire screening process.

Candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Primary Location United States-North Carolina-Battleboro

Work Locations GR988 DC Carolina

Job Driver Trainee

Schedule Full-time

Shift 1st - Day

Employee Status Regular

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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