CDL Driver Training Lead & Safety Coach

Coastal Elite Pro; Woolwich Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking a Driver Trainer to lead comprehensive delivery training for CDL drivers. The role involves classroom instruction, ride-alongs, and hands-on coaching to ensure safety and efficiency across wholesale foodservice operations.

You will reinforce DOT and company safety standards while evaluating driver performance. Responsibilities include onboarding support, partnering with operations to drive performance improvements, and promoting a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety regulations applicable to delivery/trucking.
• Experience delivering classroom, ride-along, and hands-on training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for training and evaluating drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and efficient delivery training for CDL drivers.
• Provide classroom instruction, ride-alongs, and hands-on coaching.
• Reinforce DOT and company safety standards and evaluate driver skills.
• Support onboarding processes and partner with operations to improve performance and reduce incidents.
• Promote a safety-first culture and identify improvement opportunities with operations.

Skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Coaching abilities

Driver training experience

Strong communication

Job description

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking a Driver Trainer to lead comprehensive delivery training for CDL drivers. The role involves classroom instruction, ride-alongs, and hands-on coaching to ensure safety and efficiency across wholesale foodservice operations.

You will reinforce DOT and company safety standards while evaluating driver performance. Responsibilities include onboarding support, partnering with operations to drive performance improvements, and promoting a safety-first culture.