Company Truck Driver Trainee

Mclane Company, Inc. is hiring Company Truck Driver Trainees for our Clearwater, Minnesota distribution operations. This full-time, entry-level role offers structured training to launch your career in commercial transportation and logistics.

About This Position

Join Mclane Company, Inc.'s Transportation & Logistics division as a trainee driver. You'll work alongside seasoned professionals who'll mentor you through every phase of operating our fleet, from pre-trip inspections to customer delivery. This paid training role prepares you for a stable, full-time driving career, with hands-on instruction in federal motor carrier safety, vehicle operation, load management, and professional customer service. Whether you're exploring a new career path or building on existing driving experience, this position accelerates your knowledge of the industry's standards and best practices.

What You'll Do

• Operate company vehicles safely while transporting grocery products, foodservice supplies, and related commodities to retail and restaurant customers
• Perform mandatory vehicle inspections and maintenance checks before and after each route
• Load, secure, and unload product shipments in compliance with safety and company standards
• Learn and apply Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and hours-of-service compliance
• Communicate professionally with customers, warehouse staff, and dispatch management
• Maintain detailed logs and documentation required for commercial driving

Skills & Qualifications

• Valid US driver's license with a clean driving record
• Willingness to obtain or upgrade to a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as needed
• Ability to safely lift and move product in a warehouse and vehicle environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols
• Reliability and punctuality; ability to work full-time schedules
• Professional communication skills and customer-focused mindset

More About Mclane Company, Inc.

Mclane Company, Inc. is a leading distributor of groceries and foodservice products across North America. Our team's dedication to safe, on-time delivery supports thousands of retail locations, restaurants, and food service operations. Joining Mclane means working for a company that values training, stability, and career growth in an essential industry.

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