Yard Driver

Job Description

Take your career further with McLane!


Our drivers work hard to move, supply, and provide for America's favorite brands. Being reliable and dedicated to safety has defined our success as an industry leader for 130+ years. Join McLane and discover the driving difference-we provide you with industry-leading pay, strong and secure client relationships, and get you home safely and more often. That's why our drivers build long-lasting careers with us.


The Yard Driver is responsible for providing support for trailer movement at the distribution center, as well as assisting preparation of trailers for shipping and monitoring the status of loaded trailers.


Benefits you can count on:

• Pay Rate: Yard Drivers make $25.25 per hour.
• Day shift
• Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as a Yard Driver:

• Drive tractor, maneuvering into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
• Clean and spot trailers to specified doors or lot locations.
• Inspect trailers for defects, pre/post trip and submit inspection report indicating condition.
• Inspect loaded trailers to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product and that refrigeration unit is functioning; report any issues to Operations Manager or Warehouse Lead.
• Drive tractor-trailer within yard or within short distances outside of yard, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering on the road and on Company premises.
• Meet this position's physical demands.
• Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by our customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you'll bring as a Yard Driver Teammate:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Have 2 years related driving experience is desired.
• Have 100,000-mile tractor-trailer experience is desired.
• Possess Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) required.
• Be accident-free driving record for the past three years desired.
• Be able to read and comprehend labels, instructions, bill of lading required.
• Be able to perform mathematical calculations to verify quantities of product required.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Safety-focused
• Reliable
• Adaptable
• Dedicated

Moving America forward - together.


We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.


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


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


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