Class A Truck Driver

Take your Class A driving career nationwide with McLane's CDL-A Travel Driver Team . This role offers an average pay of $130,000 plus , a structured 4-weeks-on / 1-week-off schedule, paid travel, lodging, and per diem while on assignment. As a McLane Travel Driver, you'll support facilities across the country, serve valued customers, and help keep essential grocery, foodservice, and convenience store products moving safely, accurately, and on time - all with a company that has been moving America forward for more than 130 years.
Benefits you can count on:

• Average pay $130,000 Plus.
• Travel to assigned locations and work a 4 week on / 1 week off schedule.
• Paid travel, lodging, and per diem while on assignment.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays: earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as a CDL-A Travel Driver:

• Drive tractor trailer and unload products at multiple customer locations.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State Laws as they relate to DOT and any other applicable traffic regulations.
• Be responsible for customer satisfaction including on-time delivery of undamaged product.
• Drive tractor, maneuvering into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
• Inspect tractor-trailer for defects pre/post trip and submit DOT inspection report indicating condition.
• Inspect trailer to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product.
• Inspect bill of lading and store keys for accuracy in off-hour delivery.
• Drive tractor-trailer to destination, apply knowledge of commercial driving regulations and maneuver vehicle on the road and on customer premises.
• Maintain driver log (Manual or PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations.
• Unload trailer and deliver product into customer premises.
• Use approved procedures and equipment (Driver Delivery Handheld), document delivery receipt, product temperatures and exceptions.
• Maintain telephone contact with supervisor or dispatcher to receive delivery or pickup instructions.
• Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by our customers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications you'll bring as a CDL-A Travel Driver:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a CDL Class A License; minimum driving experience of 2 years or 100,000 miles tractor-trailer experience
• Not have more than two moving violations in past 3 years.
• Must be able to operate tractor-trailer in all weather conditions.
• Not have been convicted of a DWI/DUI within the past 5 years in any vehicle, public or private.
• Be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions.
• Be able to read, understand, and interpret an extensive variety of related written instructions.
• Have strong communication skills with ability to communicate with management team, drivers, teammates, and customers.
• Be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.
• Be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Comply with Company Work Rules and Safety Rules.
• Insure attendance and punctuality within company standards.
• 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.

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions could contain moderate noise, vibration of vehicle and extreme weather conditions depending on climate.
• Must be able to drive tractor trailer safely in adverse weather conditions, including darkness, rain, wind, snow, or ice.
• Must be able to lift at least 60 pounds and handle a hand truck weighing up to 400 pounds when fully loaded.
• Must be able to use dolly or hand truck in heavy lifting and shifting loads on wet, dry, icy, bumpy, or uneven terrain with frequent curbs and obstructions.
• Must be able to load and unload product routinely at multiple customer sites daily.

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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