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)

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!

• 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.