CDL-A - Van Truckload Driver Instructor

Schneider National; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited referral bonuses

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Job summary

Schneider National is seeking a Driver Instructor to coach, mentor, onboard and train new drivers near Atlanta. You will deliver hands-on classroom and truck training, focusing on safety, hours of service, trip planning and Schneider’s procedures.

Ideal candidates have prior instructional experience, strong coaching skills and a professional attitude, with the ability to train and enforce company policies. This role emphasizes safety advocacy and driver development within the Schneider team.

Qualifications

• Previous instructor or training experience preferred.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrates a positive, professional attitude.
• Able to learn, demonstrate and train Schneider’s company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor and onboard new drivers.
• Perform hands-on training in the classroom and in the truck.
• Train drivers on safety, hours of service, trip-planning, workflow, tablet, policies and procedures.
• Act as a safety advocate and driver retention ambassador for the organization.
• Teach driving skills that align with Schneider’s guidelines and materials.
• Show drivers how to use Schneider’s electronic tablets and workflow system.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Evaluate and provide updates on candidates who are not meeting expectations.
• Prepare drivers for a safe and rewarding career at Schneider.

Skills

Instructing experience

Coaching and mentoring

Professional attitude

Policy training delivery

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Coach, mentor and onboard new drivers.
• Perform hands-on training in the classroom and in the truck.
• Train drivers on safety, hours of service, trip-planning, workflow, tablet, policies and procedures.
• Act as a safety advocate and driver retention ambassador for the organization.
• Teach driving skills that align with Schneider’s guidelines and materials.
• Show drivers how to use Schneider’s electronic tablets and workflow system.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Evaluate and provide updates on candidates who are not meeting expectations.
• Prepare drivers for a safe and rewarding career at Schneider.

Pay and bonus potential

• Competitive starting annual salary.
• Salaried pay.
• Bi-monthly paychecks.
• Annual profit-sharing bonuses.
• Paid time off and paid vacation available immediately after starting.

*Based on CDL driver experience, performance and location

Skills qualifications

• Previous instructor or training experience preferred.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrates a positive, professional attitude.
• Able to learn, demonstrate and train Schneider’s company policies and procedures.

Driver qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• DOT physical card.
• Minimum 12 months of Class A driving experience.
• Live within 50 miles of Atlanta, GA.

Additional benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.
• See full list of truck driver benefits.

More reasons to choose Schneider

• Resilient, values-based culture that prioritizes safety, integrity, respect and excellence.
• Individual development opportunities through company-paid training, active leadership involvement and more than 170 online personal development courses.

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