Driver Safety Advisor

ATS, Inc.; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and paid time off

Professional development and learning

Job summary

ATS, Inc. is seeking a Driver Safety Advisor to work with professional drivers in Saint Cloud, MN. You will coach, educate, and guide behavioral development to reduce risk and improve safety performance.

Ideal candidates bring CDL experience, strong transportation knowledge, and a passion for mentoring. You will collaborate with Driver Managers, conduct evaluations, and support training, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CDL and hands-on tractor-trailer driving experience required.
• Knowledge of transportation safety regulations and safe driving practices.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and presentation skills.
• Experience using computer systems, databases, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor drivers on safety performance and risk reduction.
• Review driver performance, safety, and compliance data to identify trends.
• Partner with Driver Managers to support development and performance.
• Create individualized improvement plans, including training and simulator instruction.
• Analyze accident, injury, and behavioral trends for proactive risk reduction.
• Assist with road tests, driver evaluations, and orientation assessments.
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation related to coaching.
• Resolve concerns professionally while maintaining driver relationships.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL experience

Transportation safety knowledge

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Presentation skills

MS Office

Database experience

Training program development

Tools

Microsoft Office?

Job description

Driver Safety Advisor

Location: St. Cloud, MN

Help Professional Drivers Succeed Safely

ATS is seeking an experienced Driver Safety Advisor (DSA) to join our Safety & Risk Management team. In this role, you'll work directly with professional drivers to improve safety performance through coaching, education, and behavioral development.

Leveraging your CDL experience, transportation knowledge, and passion for mentoring, you'll help drivers reduce risk, improve decision-making, and support ATS's commitment to operational excellence and safety.

If you enjoy building relationships, working on the computer, analyzing data, coaching others, and making a meaningful impact on driver success, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Coach and mentor drivers on safety performance, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance.
• Review driver performance, safety, and compliance data to identify trends and coaching opportunities.
• Partner with Driver Managers and internal teams to support driver development and performance improvement.
• Create and recommend individualized improvement plans, including additional training and simulator instruction.
• Analyze accident, injury, and behavioral trends to support proactive risk reduction efforts.
• Assist with road tests, driver evaluations, and orientation assessments.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate documentation related to driver coaching and development.
• Resolve concerns professionally while fostering strong working relationships with drivers.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CDL and hands-on tractor-trailer driving experience is required.
• Knowledge of transportation safety regulations and safe driving practices.
• Strong communication, coaching, and presentation skills.
• Experience using computer systems, databases, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.

Preferred

• Post-secondary education in business, teaching, transportation, or a related field.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs.
• Knowledge of transportation safety technologies and accident mitigation systems.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is$60,000 to $80,000.

Base salary is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic location, compared to others performing substantially similar work.

Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment)
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

This organization participates in E-Verify.

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization, you will be given written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action is taken against you, including termination of employment.
Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin.
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Proporcionaremos al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que está autorizado para trabajar en los Estados Unidos. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar su autorización, se le darán instrucciones por escrito y la oportunidad de comunicarse con el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para resolver el problema antes de que se tome cualquier medida en su contra, incluida la terminación del empleo.
Los empleadores no pueden usar E-Verify para preseleccionar solicitantes de empleo ni para discriminar por motivo de estatus de ciudadanía u origen nacional.
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