CDL Safety Training Lead | Driver Coaching & Courses

Covenant Logisitcs; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health insurance

PTO

Holidays

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Dependent Care FSA

Adoption assistance

EAP

Pet insurance

Job summary

Covenant Logistics in Chattanooga, TN seeks an experienced trainer to develop and deliver CDL driving courses, coach student drivers, and ensure safety standards. You will set up and maintain skills courses daily and guide participants through improvement plans while coordinating with internal teams.

Candidates should hold a valid Class A CDL, have training experience, and strong customer service skills. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Must have a current Class A CDL with a safe driving record.
• Experience in training student CDL drivers.
• Experience leading, coaching and mentoring.
• Experience in transportation industry preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly coach and mentor participants on best practices for operating CMV to complete the skills course.
• Daily setup and maintenance of the driving skills courses and CMV.
• Provide continuous improvement coaching and daily skills improvement plans; collect data for KPIs.
• Assist in student driver road and backing tests according to guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal departments to keep tests, objectives, and training content up-to-date.
• Deliver road tests, backing tests, and evaluations.
• Instruct drivers on PDP program driving courses.
• Perform other related duties as required to meet Covenant Transport Services' needs.

Skills

CDL Class A

Customer service

Coaching / mentoring

Training development

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Covenant Logistics in Chattanooga, TN seeks an experienced trainer to develop and deliver CDL driving courses, coach student drivers, and ensure safety standards. You will set up and maintain skills courses daily and guide participants through improvement plans while coordinating with internal teams.

Candidates should hold a valid Class A CDL, have training experience, and strong customer service skills. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to