Commercial Truck Driver Instructor

Driving Academy; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company+

Health insurance stipend

Paid time off, holidays, and sick time

Tuition reimbursement options

Ongoing professional training and dev

Job summary

Driving Academy in Wayne, NJ seeks a Commercial Truck Driver Instructor to train students for Class A CDL. You’ll split time between yard work and on-road coaching, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and state regulations.

The role emphasizes hands-on teaching, student assessment, and maintaining training records, with a predictable local schedule and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• At least 2 years of professional truck driving experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Ability to meet physical requirements incl. lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on with students in yard and on local roads.
• Coach pre-trip inspections and in-cab safety checks.
• Instruct tractor-trailer controls, gauges, and maintenance basics.
• Conduct simulator lessons and administer tests.
• Maintain training records and track drive time.
• Uphold safety policies on campus and on the road.

Skills

Verbal communication

Patience

Outdoor work

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL

Job description

Full-time Wayne, New Jersey On-site $23 - $25/hr

Posted Monday, 10/26/2026

Overview

If you have solid commercial driving experience and are ready to step away from long-haul routes, becoming a Commercial Truck Driver Instructor offers a rewarding way to share your expertise. In this role, you will work hands-on with students in our training yard and on local roads, teaching them the core skills needed to earn their Class A CDL and build safe, successful careers in transportation.

We provide state-approved classroom, simulator, and behind-the-wheel training. As an instructor, you play a direct role in helping students reach financial independence while working a predictable, local schedule.

What Success Looks Like

On a day-to-day basis, you will split your time between hands-on training, behind-the-wheel coaching, and basic administrative upkeep.

Training in the Yard and Classroom:

• Teach students how to perform thorough pre-trip and in-cab safety inspections.
• Coach backing skills, including straight line, offset left and right, and parallel maneuvers.
• Explain tractor-trailer controls, gauges, key mechanical components, and basic maintenance concepts.
• Guide students through simulator lessons and administer required written and practical tests.

On-the-Road Instruction:

• Ride with students on local city, highway, residential, and rural roads.
• Teach defensive driving techniques, smooth steering, proper braking, turning methods, and skid control.
• Reinforce knowledge of state traffic laws, road signs, accident reporting, and safety protocols.

Yard Operations and Administration:

• Track student drive time and maintain accurate training records.
• Inspect, refuel, and reposition training vehicles in the yard, reporting any maintenance needs promptly.
• Follow and help enforce all safety policies on school grounds and on the road.

Requirements

Must-Haves:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• At least 2 years of professional truck driving experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the patience required to coach new drivers calmly.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role: climbing in and out of cabs, inspecting underneath trailers, standing or riding for extended periods, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Class A CDL without a manual transmission restriction.
• Prior experience in teaching, field training, coaching, or law enforcement.
• Fluency in a second language.

Compensation and Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Health insurance stipend
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Ongoing professional training and development