Training CDL-A Driver

Company: McLane - Foodservice
Location: Crestwood
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEE

721 Taylor Rd. Frankfort, KY 40601


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.

• FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR CLASS A CDL LICENSE
• Trainee pay $15.95 / hour After 4 months $17.55
• Benefits will be available to you from your first day!
  
  Benefits:
  • 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.
    Advantages:
    • CDL-A Required
    • Trainee Pay $15.95/HR, $17.55/HR After 4 Months
    • Day 1 Benefits
      Qualifications:
      • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
      • Be at least 21 years of age.
      • Meet eligibility requirements in the McLane Transfer and Promotion Policy.
      • Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by McLane customers.
      • Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions.
      • Ability to read and comprehend labels, instructions, and bills of lading.
      • Ability to perform mathematical calculations to verify quantities of product.
      • Able to communicate with customers, management, and other teammates.
      • Able to safely drive a tractor-trailer, use a 2-wheeled dolly, ramp, and on board PeopleNet devices.
        
        Details are subject to change at any time. Please call for current offers and information. Associated topics: brand new driver, earning your class a, entry level, inexperienced, new career, recent graduate, student driver, student driving, student truck driving, truck driver intern

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