CDL Delivery Driver Trainee

Crown Distributors LLC•Salina, KS

25d•$52,000 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Distributors is Kansas's family-owned beverage distributor, hiring a Delivery Driver Trainee for our Salina facility. This role offers local routes with no overnights, meaning you'll be home every afternoon. No prior CDL or commercial driving experience is required, as the company covers 100% of your Class A CDL training costs. This is a paid, full-time entry-level position where you will ride along with experienced drivers and work with a CDL instructor. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with early morning starts (typically 5:00 to 6:00 a.m.), ensuring you are home daily with evenings off.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Clean driving record.
Ability to pass DOT physical and obtain DOT medical card and CDL learner's permit.
Must be able to report to work reliably and maintain regular attendance.
Ability to lift 30-pound cases on a regular basis and handle kegs weighing up to 160 pounds (material handling equipment is provided).
Must successfully complete applicable background screenings, a post-offer physical examination, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Ride with experienced Delivery Drivers on local routes, assisting with safe loading, unloading, and customer service while learning routes and procedures.
Participate in paid in-house Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) to earn a CDL learner's permit and then a Class A license.
Help deliver beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages to retail accounts using a hand-truck and electric pallet jack, ensuring product rotation (first-in-first-out) at every stop.
Maintain a current DOT medical card and CDL learner's permit throughout training, and stay compliant with company drug, alcohol, and motor vehicle policies.
Ensure reliable attendance and engaged training to support team dependability and operational efficiency.