CDL Driver Trainer

TSP Talent; Woolwich Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TSP Talent is seeking a Driver Trainer to lead safe, efficient delivery training for CDL drivers. The role delivers classroom instruction, ride-alongs, and hands-on coaching to ensure on-road performance and strict adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include reinforcing safety standards, evaluating driver skills, onboarding new CDL drivers, and collaborating with operations to reduce incidents while fostering a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial driving safety and DOT requirements.
• Ability to coach, train, and communicate effectively with drivers.
• Proven capability to assess driving skills and drive performance improvements.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce DOT and company safety standards through ongoing driver training.
• Evaluate driver skills and performance; document results and coaching needs.
• Support onboarding for new CDL drivers and assist with training readiness.
• Partner with operations teams to identify improvement opportunities and reduce incidents.
• Promote a safety-first culture focused on compliance and best practices.

Skills

Safety coaching

DOT compliance

Driver communication

Performance evaluation

Job description

Driver Trainer to lead safe, efficient delivery training for wholesale foodservice operations. You will provide classroom instruction, ride-alongs, and hands-on coaching to CDL drivers serving a range of customer types, ensuring strong on-road performance and adherence to safety expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Reinforce DOT and company safety standards through ongoing driver training.
• Evaluate driver skills and performance; document results and coaching needs.
• Support onboarding for new CDL drivers and assist with training readiness.
• Partner with operations teams to identify improvement opportunities and reduce incidents.
• Promote a safety-first culture focused on compliance and best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of commercial driving safety and DOT requirements.
• Ability to coach, train, and communicate effectively with drivers.
• Proven capability to assess driving skills and drive performance improvements.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous learning.