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Description
 Job Title: Delivery Driver Trainee (Paid CDL Training Provided)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour (During Training) / $53,000 – $63,000 per year (Upon Promotion to Route Driver)RoleÂ
Role Overview
Crown Distributors, Kansas’s premier family-owned beverage distributor, is seeking dependable Delivery Driver Trainees. This is a paid, full-time entry-level role where you will work as a Driver Assistant while we pay for your training to obtain a Class A CDL.We are committed to exceptional service, delivering iconic brands like Coors Light, Coors Banquet, Yuengling, Red Bull, and Miller Lite to local retailers. If you are looking for a career in the supply chain with a company that values hard work and family, this is your starting line.Why Join the Team?
- Earn While You Learn: Start earning $19–$21/hr immediately while assisting on routes. We cover 100% of your CDL training costs (classroom, skills, and road testing)—no tuition required.
- Clear Career Path: Upon obtaining your CDL and assigned route, pay increases to a guaranteed $53k–$63k annually, with opportunities to advance into leadership, sales, or warehouse roles via our mentor programs.
- Home Daily: Enjoy a full-time schedule with early mornings to early afternoons, keeping your evenings free for family and friends. Upon promotion to driver, earn the chance for a 4-day work week as you prove your reliability.
- Great Benefits: Healthcare coverage, 401k with 5% matching, and 2 weeks of PTO in your first year.
What You Will Do
- Assist & Learn: Ride along with experienced drivers, assisting with safe navigation, unloading products, and customer service.
- Train: Participate in our company-sponsored CDL training program (theory, maneuvers, and Smith Systems safe driving) to prepare for your Class A license.
- Deliver: Physically handle product delivery, including moving kegs and cases in diverse weather conditions and environments, benefiting from tech-enhanced route efficiency.
- Grow: Once licensed and promoted, you will manage your own route, serving as a brand ambassador for Crown Distributors across Central and Northeastern Kansas.
The CDL Program Details
- Cost: $0 to you. Crown Distributors covers all training expenses.
- Timeline: Self-paced, but motivated trainees typically advance to Route Driver within 2–3 months.
- Commitment: In exchange for the sponsored training, we ask for a 2-year post-licensure commitment.
- Note: Candidates must pass a DOT physical and obtain a DOT medical card and CDL learner's permit to begin the driving portion of the training.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age (Federal requirement for interstate commercial driving).
- Clean driving record and background check.
- Ability to pass DOT physical and obtain DOT med card/CDL learner's permit for training progression.
- Physical Ability: Must be able to lift/maneuver moderate to heavy loads (up to 160 lb kegs) repeatedly throughout the day.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude.
Apply today to start your driving career with Crown Distributors!Â
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age (Federal requirement for interstate commercial driving).
- Clean driving record and background check.
- Ability to pass DOT physical and obtain DOT med card/CDL learner's permit for training progression.
- Physical Ability: Must be able to lift/maneuver moderate to heavy loads (up to 160 lb kegs) repeatedly throughout the day.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude.
Please note selected candidates will be subject to an MVR & criminal background check and a pre-employment physical/drug screen.
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