Driver Safety & Training Leader – Midwest Territory

US10 Air Products and Chemical; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Driver Trainer Specialist to provide leadership and hands-on driver safety and training support across the Midwest. The role emphasizes practical transportation experience, coaching, incident investigations, and data-driven risk identification. Primary base in Lasalle, IL with some travel.

The position requires a strong field presence, DOT/FMCSA knowledge, and collaboration with terminals and regional teams to raise safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety, Transportation, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
• Experience in driver/fleet safety, commercial transportation, terminal operations, driver training, logistics, or a related transportation-safety role.
• Knowledge of applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership and support for driver and fleet safety programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Conduct driver observations, evaluations, road tests, qualification activities, and other assessments designed to verify safe driving practices and operational competency.
• Support driver onboarding, new-hire training, qualification, and recurring training requirements.
• Coach drivers and trainers on safe driving behaviors, defensive driving techniques, safe work practices, and company expectations.
• Partner with terminal and regional leadership to identify driver safety risks and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in vehicle accident and incident investigations and support the development of effective root cause analyses and follow-up actions.
• Review driver safety information, telematics trends, observations, incidents, and other available safety indicators to identify recurring or emerging risks.
• Support compliance with applicable DOT, FMCSA, hazardous transportation materials, and company driver-safety requirements.
• Promote consistent execution of driver qualification, evaluation, and training documentation across assigned locations.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of driver safety training programs, including classroom, behind-the-wheel, and field-based training.
• Work with operations and driver trainers to identify training gaps and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate lessons learned from incidents, observations, and safety trends to drivers, trainers, operations, and leadership.
• Participate in safety meetings, driver meetings, training sessions, and other field-engagement activities.
• Support contractor driver safety activities where applicable and reinforce company safety expectations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records associated with driver safety, training, qualifications, evaluations, and assigned corrective actions.
• Build productive relationships with drivers and operations while demonstrating a consistent commitment to safety, compliance, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Travel to terminals and operating locations as required to provide hands-on driver safety and training support.

Skills

CDL Hazmat/Tanker endorsements

Driver safety experience

Field leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety/Transportation/Logistics/Business

Job description

Air Products is seeking a Driver Trainer Specialist to provide leadership and hands-on driver safety and training support across the Midwest. The role emphasizes practical transportation experience, coaching, incident investigations, and data-driven risk identification. Primary base in Lasalle, IL with some travel.

The position requires a strong field presence, DOT/FMCSA knowledge, and collaboration with terminals and regional teams to raise safety standards.