Driver Safety Advisor

Anderson Trucking Service; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and paid time off

Professional development and learning

Wellness programs and employee assist.

E-Verify participation

Job summary

Anderson Trucking Service in St. Cloud, MN is seeking an experienced Driver Safety Advisor (DSA) to join our Safety & Risk Management team.

You will coach professional drivers to improve safety performance through education and behavioral development. Leveraging your CDL experience, transportation knowledge, and mentoring skills, you will review performance data, develop individualized improvement plans, and support driver development and performance improvement.

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.
• Strong communication, coaching, and presentation skills.
• Experience using computer systems, databases, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CDL experience

Tractor-trailer driving

Coaching and mentoring

Data analysis

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong communication

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in business/teaching/transportation or related field

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Right to Work

Esta organización participa en E-Verify.

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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