CDL A Inexperienced Driver - and Back

Position: CDL A Inexperienced Driver - Out and Back
## CDL A Inexperienced Driver - Out and Back Apply locations:
Gentry, ARtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
September 10, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R0034370

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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