CDL A Inexperienced Driver Out and Back

McKee Foods Truck Driver Opportunity

Join America's favorite family bakery since 1934home of Little Debbie, Drake's Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You'll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you'll discover a better way to live and work.

Job Summary

Are you ready for a NEW CAREER with the potential to earn stable, excellent pay while gaining valuable driving experience? McKee Foods is seeking an Inexperienced CDL A Truck Driver (0 - 6 months experience) to join our team at our Stuarts Draft, VA location.

Why Drive With Us?

• Great Home Time: 3 to 4 days of home time each week
• Proven Stability: 15 years average driver tenure
• Top-Tier Fleet: Newer equipment, well-maintained by dedicated on-site fleet maintenance
• Unbeatable Schedule: Always off sundown Friday to sundown Saturday

Pay & Compensation

• Starting Pay: Stable pay STARTING at $1,339 / week after initial training (includes delivery premium)
• Step-by-Step Pay Bumps: Eligible for performance-based increases as you gain experience. Each new level requires a minimum of 6 months at the previous step:
• Step 2: $1,437 / week (eligible after 6 months at starting pay)
• Step 3: $1,557 / week (eligible after 6 months at Step 2)
• Step 4: $1,618 / week (eligible after 6 months at Step 3)
• Top-Earner Potential: Our more experienced drivers average $84,100 / year (includes extra trips)
• Extra Earning Potential: Extra trips are available to easily increase your weekly pay
• Profit Sharing: 60+ years of profit-sharing cash bonuses
• Per Diem: Partial pay for road expenses

Schedule and Route

• Dedicated Region: Cover a dedicated route network consisting primarily of the Northeastern states
• Overnight Trips: Run an average of 2.25 overnight trips per week
• Freight: Unload cases of snack cakes safely and efficiently at delivery locations

Location

272 Patton Farm Road, Stuarts Draft VA 24477

Required Qualifications

• License: Current Class A CDL
• Experience: 0 to 6 months of experience driving a tractor-trailer
• Team Mindset: Willingness to drive team
• Physical Ability: Ability to unload a trailer containing cases of snack cake products, regularly lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
• Endorsements: Ability to obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of employment
• Safety & Professionalism: Good driving record (MVR) and demonstrated ability to work well with co-workers and management

Benefits

• Competitive, steady weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• 19 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (virtual)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with financial incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer