Driver Onboarding & Load Securement Coach

Nova Lines; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Nova Lines seeks an Orientation and Equipment Trainer to support driver onboarding, PTI training, and load securement coaching. You will deliver road tests, PTI training, and securement coaching while ensuring compliance with FMCSA requirements.

The role involves working with the Operations & Safety team to evaluate drivers, provide coaching, and maintain accurate training records, while ensuring a positive driver experience during orientation.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Previous commercial driving experience strongly preferred.
• Previous flatbed driving or load securement experience strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of flatbed load securement regulations and practices.
• Working knowledge of FMCSA rules and regulations.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations and with individuals at different levels of experience.
• Ability to conduct driver evaluations and provide constructive coaching.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of the Operations and Safety team.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Driver Testing, Training & Retraining.
• Conduct road tests for current drivers and contractor applicants in accordance with safety requirements.
• Conduct and support Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) training and retraining.
• Conduct load securement training and retraining for drivers.
• Identify deficiencies during road tests, PTI inspections, or load securement evaluations and provide coaching.
• Document training, testing, coaching, and retraining activities accurately and timely.
• Support the Orientation team with driver arrivals and onboarding activities.
• Assist with Hours of Service (HOS) training and coaching for drivers.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Commercial driving experience

Flatbed/load securement experience

FMCSA rules knowledge

Load securement regulations knowledge

Computer skills

Effective communication

Driver evaluations coaching

Documentation

Independent work + team

Job description

Nova Lines seeks an Orientation and Equipment Trainer to support driver onboarding, PTI training, and load securement coaching. You will deliver road tests, PTI training, and securement coaching while ensuring compliance with FMCSA requirements.

The role involves working with the Operations & Safety team to evaluate drivers, provide coaching, and maintain accurate training records, while ensuring a positive driver experience during orientation.