CDL-A Driver Trainer — Elevate Driver Skills & Safety

GP Transco; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

GP Transco, a leading Joliet-based trucking company, is seeking an experienced CDL-A Driver Trainer to lead the training and development of our professional drivers. This full-time role involves classroom and hands-on instruction, course development, and ongoing improvements to training materials.

You will work with Safety, Operations, HR, and other teams to identify training needs, coach drivers, and ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A – required.
• Minimum 2 years of classroom training experience with CDL drivers – required.
• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and transportation safety requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering driver training programs.
• Strong presentation, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, professional, organized, and able to provide constructive feedback.
• Comfortable using technology and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and hands-on training for new and current CDL drivers.
• Develop and continuously improve training courses, presentations, tests, manuals, videos, and other learning materials.
• Lead portions of new driver orientation and explain policies, procedures, safety expectations, technology, and culture.
• Coach drivers to improve performance, safety, and operational knowledge.
• Partner with Safety, Operations, HR, and others to identify training needs and develop solutions.
• Keep training materials current with DOT/FMCSA requirements and industry best practices.
• Use technology and multimedia to make training engaging.
• Gather feedback and evaluate training effectiveness for improvements.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and respect.

Skills

CDL Class A

Training experience

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Driver training programs

Presentation skills

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

Safety program knowledge

Tools

Technology tools

Job description

GP Transco, a leading Joliet-based trucking company, is seeking an experienced CDL-A Driver Trainer to lead the training and development of our professional drivers. This full-time role involves classroom and hands-on instruction, course development, and ongoing improvements to training materials.

You will work with Safety, Operations, HR, and other teams to identify training needs, coach drivers, and ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.