CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

Train in California. Launch a New DC in Salt Lake City. Build Your Legacy.

CDL‑A Drivers | $80,000–$145,000 | $5,000 Sign‑On $10,000 Relocation Package

If you’re an experienced CDL‑A driver who wants more than just another route, this is your shot. McLane is opening a brand‑new Distribution Center in Salt Lake City, and we’re assembling the founding driver team. These are the drivers who will set the standard, shape the culture, and be part of the launch from day one. You’ll hire on and train in Merced, CA with our veteran drivers, then relocate to Salt Lake City with full company support to help bring a new operation online.

This role is ideal for drivers who are:

• Ready for a change of scenery

• Motivated by opportunity and growth

• Interested in relocation that’s planned, paid for, and supported

And yes, we’re putting real money behind it.

What’s In It for You:

•  $80,000–$145,000 annual earning potential.

•  $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus.

• $10,000 Relocation Package to Salt Lake City.

•   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! 

You focus on driving; we’ll take care of the rest.

The Path: How This Role Works

• Hire & Train in Merced, CA

• Learn McLane systems, routes, safety standards, and expectations alongside seasoned drivers.

• Relocate to Salt Lake City, UT

• Once training is complete, you’ll transition to Salt Lake City to support the opening of our new DC.

• Be Part of a Startup Team

• Help build routes, establish best practices, and support customers as the operation launches.

• This isn’t a temporary travel assignment; this is a career move.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate tractor‑trailers on highways and customer sites

• Inspect equipment and complete DOT inspection reports

• Verify bills of lading and delivery documentation

• Maintain accurate driver logs (manual or electronic)

• Unload products and deliver safely to customer locations

• Represent McLane with professionalism and a safety‑first mindset

Who We’re Looking For

• 21 years or older

• Valid CDL‑A

• 1 year or 50,000 verifiable miles of tractor‑trailer experience

• Clean MVR meeting McLane safety standards

• Willingness to relocate to Salt Lake City after training

• Safety‑minded, dependable, and ready to be part of something new

This is a strategic expansion, and drivers who help open the DC will be part of McLane’s next growth chapter.

Why McLane?

• For over 130 years, McLane has been a trusted leader in distribution, because we take care of our drivers.

•  Industry‑leading safety culture

• Strong customer partnerships

• Stability you can count on

Opportunities to grow with the business

• Not every driver gets to say they helped open a Distribution Center. This is one of those opportunities.

• Apply today and be part of the launch team in Salt Lake City.

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. 

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/ 

Salary : $80,000 - $145,000