CDL-A - Van Truckload Driver Instructor

Schneider National; East Point (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Schneider National is seeking a Driver Instructor to coach and mentor new driver associates through classroom and hands‑on training. You will teach skills, safety, hours of service, trip planning, and policies, while using tablets and Schneider’s workflow system.

Expect to assess performance and provide actionable feedback. The role emphasizes safety, DOT compliance, and developing competent drivers within 50 miles of Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• Previous instructor/training experience preferred.
• Ability to coach and mentor effectively in a team environment.
• Positive, professional attitude and adaptability to change.
• Ability to learn and train Schneider’s policies and procedures.
• Experience with Word, Excel and other computer-based systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and teach driving skills per Schneider Training Academy guidelines.
• Facilitate on‑the‑job and in‑truck training using the electronic tablet and workflow system.
• Recognize and correct unsafe driving habits and provide feedback.
• Evaluate candidates and provide updates within set timelines.
• Maintain DOT compliance and complete re-certification processes.

Skills

Instructor experience

Coaching & mentoring

Positive professional attitude

Adaptability to change

Policy & procedures training

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 06:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Job overview

• Be accountable for coaching, mentoring and on-boarding new driver associates while they are in training.
• Be responsible for teaching and evaluating the skills needed to be successful driver associates.
• Perform hands-on training both in the classroom and in the truck.
• Cover critical components of training, including safety, hours of service, trip-planning, workflow, tablet, policies and procedures.
• Act as a safety advocate and driver retention ambassador for the organization.
• Prepare new drivers for a safe and rewarding career with Schneider.

Job duties

• Demonstrate and teach driving skills and techniques that align with Schneider Training Academy guidelines and training materials.
• Facilitate on the job, in-truck training on the electronic tablet and Schneider’s workflow system.
• Recognize and correct unsafe driving habits.
• Provide verbal and written feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Evaluate and provide updates on candidates who are not meeting expected levels of ability within set timelines.
• Complete annual Schneider instructor re-certification process and continually meet DOT requirements.
• Utilize and assign electronic computer-based training to driver students.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and the scope of the job may change based on business demands, which could include hauling freight as needed.
• Exhibit professional behavior that aligns with Schneider values and standards.

Pay and bonus potential

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

*Based on CDL driver experience, performance and location

Skills qualifications

• Previous instructor/training experience preferred.
• Ability to coach and mentor effectively in a team environment.
• Can demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and the ability and willingness to accept change.
• Ability to learn, demonstrate and train Schneider’s company policies and procedures.
• Experience with Word, Excel and other computer-based systems is a plus.

Driver qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• DOT physical card.
• Minimum 12 months of Class A driving experience.
• Follow and have a knowledge of company policies.
• Ability to coach and mentor effectively.
• Live within 50 miles of Atlanta, GA.

Additional benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

More reasons to choose Schneider

• Resilient, values-based culture that drives safety first and always, integrity in every action, respect for all and excellence in all we do.
• Individual development opportunities through company-paid training, active leadership involvement and more than 170 online personal development courses.

Hear more about this role from our Driver Instructors

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