CDL Instructor: Train Drivers and Grow Your Career

Swift Transportation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Employee stock plan

Paid training

Wellness program

Flexible spending account

Tuition assistance

Military leave

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Swift Transportation Company is seeking a trainer/instructor to educate and evaluate student drivers toward CDL licensing. You will teach safety inspections, backing, turns, curves, and on-road skills while assessing daily progress and readiness for road assignments.

The role requires CDL qualification, weather resilience, and strong communication. This position offers growth opportunities within a large, culture-driven organization based in Virginia.

Qualifications

• 2+ years OTR experience required unless state law requires additional years of experience.
• Preferred CVTA Master Level Instructor / third party tester experience.
• Must qualify as a Class A CDL driver by meeting all company hiring requirements.
• Must have appropriate state CDL Examiner certification if tasked with administering exams.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and committed to ongoing education for faculty development.
• Must maintain PTDI and CVTA standards and complete a minimum of two American Association for Vocational School modules annually.

Responsibilities

• Train and evaluate student drivers to become licensed CDL.
• If incumbent has CDL Examiner certification, may administer exams as needed.
• Train student drivers on safety inspections relating to truck/trailer issues.
• Instruct driving skills such as turns, curves, backing, etc.
• Evaluate student drivers daily to determine progression from the range to the road.
• Ensure student drivers can handle upgrades/downgrades and complex driving scenarios.
• Resolve student issues and support organizational objectives.

Skills

OTR experience

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Weather adaptability

Teaching skills

CDL Examiner certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

CDL Examiner certification

PTDI standards

CVTA standards

Job description

Swift Transportation Company is seeking a trainer/instructor to educate and evaluate student drivers toward CDL licensing. You will teach safety inspections, backing, turns, curves, and on-road skills while assessing daily progress and readiness for road assignments.

The role requires CDL qualification, weather resilience, and strong communication. This position offers growth opportunities within a large, culture-driven organization based in Virginia.