Driver Safety & Training Leader - Midwest Territory

AirProducts; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Air Products is hiring a Driver Trainer Specialist to support the Midwest Territory, based mainly in LaSalle, IL, with consideration for Oak Creek, WI. The role combines field leadership with driver safety training across terminals and operating locations.

You will train, observe, and coach drivers, participate in investigations, and drive safety improvements while ensuring compliance with DOT/FMCSA requirements. Strong field presence and collaboration with leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degrees preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety, transportation, logistics or related field preferred.
• Commercial driver safety credentials may be valuable depending on experience.

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.
• Support driver onboarding, new-hire training, qualification, and recurring training requirements.
• Coach drivers and trainers on safe driving behaviors and company expectations.
• Identify safety risks with leadership and develop corrective actions.
• Participate in vehicle accident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Review safety data to identify recurring risks and ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA requirements.
• Maintain records for driver safety, training, evaluations, and corrective actions.
• Travel to terminals and locations to provide hands-on safety and training support.

Skills

Driver safety

Leadership

Training

Coaching

Observation

Education

High school diploma

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

Tools

Telematics systems

DOT/FMCSA compliance knowledge

Job description

Air Products is hiring a Driver Trainer Specialist to support the Midwest Territory, based mainly in LaSalle, IL, with consideration for Oak Creek, WI. The role combines field leadership with driver safety training across terminals and operating locations.

You will train, observe, and coach drivers, participate in investigations, and drive safety improvements while ensuring compliance with DOT/FMCSA requirements. Strong field presence and collaboration with leadership are essential.