CDL A Driver Trainee

Job overview

The CDL A Driver Trainee role is an onsite position based in Saint Charles, MO. The compensation for this role is $80,000 to $90,000 per year, supporting the distribution team at McLane Company, Inc. This role exists to provide hands-on training and coaching to prepare individuals for a full Driver position. Trainees will learn to operate tractor-trailers safely, manage delivery documentation, and assist in product unloading to ensure efficient supply chain operations.

What you'll do

• 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 PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipt, product temperatures and exceptions.
• Assists the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises.
• Provides customer service including on-time delivery of undamaged product, product returns and issuing valid customer credits.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

saint charles mo

mclane

cdl a

driver trainee

logistics

supply chain

$80k-$90k

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Paid training, Day 1 benefits, $3,000 referral bonus, 401(k) profit sharing.

About the employer

Mclane Company, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: General Warehousing and Storage. Sector: 49.