CDL-A - Van Truckload Driver Instructor

Davita Inc.; Newport (Perry County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Van Truckload Driver Instructor to train and mentor new drivers. This full-time role involves teaching essential driving skills, providing hands-on training, and ensuring compliance with safety and company policies. Competitive salary and additional benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation time available immediately

Annual profit-sharing bonuses available

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of Class A driving experience required.
• Previous instructor/training experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively coach drivers.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor new driver associates during their training.
• Conduct hands-on training both in the classroom and in the truck.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on driver performance.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Professional Attitude

Adaptability

Education

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Van Truckload Driver Instructor

Home time: Daily

Experience: 12 months or greater CDL experience

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 07:00 a.m. to 5:00 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 (range only listed as per state requirements, ex: CA).
• 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 Carlisle, PA.

Still need more experience or have questions about qualifications? Call us at 800-447-7433, and we can talk you through everything.

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.

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