CDL-A - Van Truckload Driver Instructor

Schneider National; Middletown Township (PA); 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

Full list of truck driver benefits

Job summary

Schneider National is seeking a Driver Instructor to coach, mentor and onboard new drivers in a hands-on training environment. The role includes classroom and truck training, safety instruction, hours of service, trip planning, and use of Schneider's tablet and workflow systems.

You will act as a safety advocate and retention ambassador, delivering Schneider's guidelines with a positive, professional attitude.

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

Coaching & mentoring

Professional attitude

Policy training

Tools

Schneider tablets

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 60 miles of Carlisle, PA.

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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