CDL-A Trainee - CDL-A Required

📍 Otsego, Minnesota, United States

Altro Mclane Company, Inc.

Job Description

Take your CDL-A career further! Ourdrivers work hard to move, supply, and provide for America'sfavorite brands. Being reliable and dedicated to safety has definedour success as an industry leader for 130+ years. Join McLane anddiscover the driving difference-we provide you withindustry-leading pay, strong and secure client relationships, andget you home safely and more often. That's why our drivers buildlong-lasting careers with us. The Driver,Trainee Component position learns the essential functions of theDriver job including the accurate and timely distribution ofproducts to various customer locations. The Driver Trainee gainsexposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part ofthe developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver. Thisposition requires aCDL-A. Benefits you can counton: PayRate: First Year Drivers earn $75,000 - $88,000. Pay Structure:Hourly, Miles, Stops, andCases. Local /Regional routes covering Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, SouthDakota, and Wisconsin. Averaging 18 - 24hours. Earlyevening dispatch with overnightdeliveries. Day 1 Benefits:medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paidlife insurance. Paid holidays, earn vacationtime, and sick leave accrual from dayone. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90days. Additional benefits: pet insurance,maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discountprograms, tuition reimbursement program, andmore! What you'll doas a Trainee Component Driver: Maneuver tractor intoposition to attach trailer and handle lines tosecure. Operates truck in a safe manner incompliance with all local, state, and federal regulations andcompany policies. Inspect tractor-trailerequipment for defects pre/post trip and submit DOT inspectionreport indicating condition. Operates DriverDelivery Handheld (DDH), document delivery receipts/producttemperatures and exceptions. Inspects trailer to ensure product issecure for undamaged transport ofproduct. Rides and trains with Driver Trainerof tractor-trailer to various destinations, gaining knowledge ofcommercial driving regulations and observing the Driver's skill instarting engine properly, approaching intersections, making turns,backing, parking, and maneuvering vehicle on the road and oncustomer premises. Maintain driver log (Manualor PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations, documenting deliveryreceipt, product temperatures andexceptions. Assists the Driver in unloadingtrailer and delivering product into customerpremises. Provides customer service includingon-time delivery of undamaged product, product returns and issuingvalid customer credits. Other duties asassigned. Qualifications you'llbring as a Trainee Component Driver Teammate: High School Diploma orGED preferred. Possess a Class ACDL. Be at least 21 years ofage. Meet eligibility requirements in theMcLane Transfer and Promotion Policy. Abilityand willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL productsthat may be ordered by McLane customers. Readand comprehend labels, instructions, and bills oflading. Perform mathematical calculations toverify quantities of product. Communicate withcustomers, management, and otherteammates. Safely drive a tractor-trailer, usea 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 performjob-related tasks effectively and safely. This includesunderstanding work instructions, safety protocols, andcommunications essential to the role. The requirement is directlyrelated to the nature of the job and ensures compliance withworkplace safety and operationalstandards. MovingAmerica forward - together. We've been forging our path as aleader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building anexpansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years hasallowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant,retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and areready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing thenewest technology into our practices, continuing team membertraining, and emphasizing our people-centered culture. Candidates may be subject to a background checkand drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws. All applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,or status as a protected veteran. For ourcomplete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit

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Job Details

Posted Date: November 22, 2025
Job Type: Altro
Location: Otsego, Minnesota, United States
Company: Mclane Company, Inc.

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