DOT Compliance Driver Trainer

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is seeking a DOT Compliance Driver Trainer based out of our Orlando location. The role focuses on developing Coke Florida Driver Merchandisers with targeted driving skill training and preparing individuals to attain their CDL Class A for Driver Merchandiser positions.

The trainer will deliver both classroom theory and behind-the-wheel training while adhering to FMCSA guidelines and Coke Florida safety policies.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL and clean MVR required.
• Minimum 21 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Extensive knowledge of CDL and DOT regulations.
• Local delivery experience preferred.
• Certification to operate manual and powered pallet jacks.
• High School Diploma or GED and 5+ years work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely records in compliance with FMCSA guidelines.
• Prepare weekly driving behavior reports.
• Schedule and perform ride-alongs to observe and coach changes in driving behavior.
• Attend driver graduation at driving school.
• Provide coaching, teaching and feedback to new and current drivers.
• Perform random gate checks and driver audits.
• Coordinate vehicle accident prevention strategies and training.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Skills

CDL knowledge

DOT regulations knowledge

Training/Teaching

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Manual pallet jack certification

Powered pallet jack certification

Job description

Who We Are:

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.

Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.

In 2026, for the 5th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.

What We Offer:

Eligible full-time Coke Florida Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:

• Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans


• 401K program with healthy company match


• Supplemental Life Insurance


• Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays*


• Tuition reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)


• Competitive compensation

Coke Florida is looking for a DOT Compliance Driver Trainer based out of our Orlando location. We're currently looking for Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.

What You Will Do:

This position is responsible for the development of Coke Florida Driver Merchandisers who need additional driving skill training to perform their jobs effectively and safely. The role is also responsible for preparing individuals to attain their CDL Class A for a Driver Merchandiser position. The role requires using effective teaching skills; it also requires understanding and adhering to state and Federal DOT regulations and Coke Florida Safety policies. This role is responsible for teaching both classroom theory and behind-the-wheel training curriculum.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records in compliance with FMCSA guidelines


• Prepare weekly reports of driving behavior


• Schedule and perform ride-a-long to observe and coach changes in driving behavior


• Attend driver graduation at truck driving school(s)


• Excellent facilitation skills (traditional and virtual)


• Provides coaching, teaching and feedback to new and current drivers


• Performs random gate checks and driver audits.


• Manages, coordinates, and implements vehicle accident prevention strategies


• Ability to communicate and work with all levels of an organization


• Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required

For this role, you will need:

• Ability to frequently use electronic devices for day-to-day business (order confirmation, instant messaging, texting)


• Bending/Squatting: Frequently (lifting and placing product from the truck to the ground or from pallets to shelf


• Able to be certified on manual and powered pallet jacks (includes hand trucks)


• High School Diploma or GED preferred, and a minimum of 5-years work experience.


• Must be 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States


• Extensive knowledge of CDL, DOT regulations at state and federal levels


• Have a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a clean driving record within MVR guidelines required. CDL license needs to cover both automatic and manual vehicles


• Local delivery experience preferred


• Prior experience with commercial driving required


• Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack


• Ability to work with limited supervision


• Ability to work a flexible schedule


• Travel required ~50% - varies by territory

Physical Abilities:

• Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.


• Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling; squatting; reaching above the head; reaching at the waist; reaching below the knees; and bending at the knees.


• Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment (for example, pallet jack, hand truck) containing product loads a minimum of 100 yards without assistance.


• Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.


• Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods of time to complete job activities.


• Ability to read information in small, medium, and large print.


• Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours during the workday.


• Ability to walk a minimum of 4 miles during the workday.


• Frequently work in a hot/humid outdoor environment

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.