CDL Range & Road Instructor

Swift Transportation; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Transportation is seeking an instructor to train and evaluate student drivers to become licensed CDL holders. The role involves teaching safety inspections and practical driving skills, with daily progress evaluations to move students from range to road.

You will guide drivers through complex traffic scenarios, upgrades/downgrades, and weather conditions while ensuring adherence to PTDI and CVTA standards and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of OTR experience required.
• CDL Examiner certification (state) if administering exams.
• Must qualify as a Class A CDL driver by meeting all company hiring requirements.
• Must have appropriate state certification as a CDL Examiner.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to handle changing priorities.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills.
• Must engage in ongoing education to maintain PTDI/CVTA standards.

Responsibilities

• Train and evaluate student drivers to become licensed CDL drivers.
• Instruct safety inspections relating to truck/trailer issues.
• Instruct driving skills such as turns, curves, backing, etc.
• Evaluate progress daily to determine readiness to move from range to road.
• Ensure student drivers handle upgrades/downgrades and traffic situations.
• Resolve student issues effectively.
• Support the organization's objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Weather resilience

Teaching skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates preferred

Job description

Swift Transportation is seeking an instructor to train and evaluate student drivers to become licensed CDL holders. The role involves teaching safety inspections and practical driving skills, with daily progress evaluations to move students from range to road.

You will guide drivers through complex traffic scenarios, upgrades/downgrades, and weather conditions while ensuring adherence to PTDI and CVTA standards and ongoing professional development.