CDL A Inexperienced Driver - Out and Back
McKee Foods McKee Foods Corporation · Arkansas
📍 Gentry, AR💰 $92,800via workday
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Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home 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 Gentry, Arkansas location.
Why drive with us?
Great Home Time: 2 to 4 days of home time each week
Proven Stability: 11 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 $1400 / 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: $1,503 / week (eligible after 6 months at starting pay)
Step 3: $1,628 / week (eligible after 6 months at Step 2)
Step 4: $1,691 / week (eligible after 6 months at Step 3)
Top-Earner Potential: Our more experienced drivers average $92,800 / 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 Midwestern states
Overnight Trips: Run an average of 2 overnight trips per week
Freight: Unload cases of snack cakes safely and efficiently at delivery locations
Location
555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR 72734
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 plan
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
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