Senior CDLA Driver Trainer & Safety Coach

Clemens Food Group; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group in Hatfield, PA is seeking a Sr. CDLA Driver Trainer to prepare drivers for success from day one and elevate performance. You will train across classroom, yard, and road, coaching both new hires and seasoned drivers to meet safety standards and company expectations.

This on-site role requires hands-on coaching, documenting certifications, and contributing to accident review with travel about 25% as schedules require.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid commercial driver's license.
• At least three years of professional commercial-driving experience.
• A strong safety record and knowledge of defensive-driving practices.
• Experience training, coaching, or evaluating commercial drivers.
• Experience providing both classroom and hands-on instruction.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation safety procedures, and required driver documentation.
• Experience with Samsara or a comparable fleet-management or telematics system.
• The ability to evaluate ride-alongs, backing, curbside deliveries, and other driving activities.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and recordkeeping skills.
• Flexibility to travel approximately 25% and adjust hours when training schedules require it.

Responsibilities

• Train newly hired drivers on Samsara, departmental procedures, required paperwork, and company expectations.
• Coach and retrain drivers who need additional support with driving performance, documentation, procedures, or safety practices.
• Conduct ride-alongs to observe Smith System behaviors, review safety metrics, and evaluate adherence to company standards.
• Facilitate and track yard-skills exercises, including blind-side backing, sight-side backing, curbside deliveries, and related maneuvers.
• Deliver classroom and hands-on training as operational needs require.
• Document ride-alongs, training activities, certifications, and driver-development outcomes.
• Participate in Driver Accident Review Committee activities when requested by PVT management.
• Provide drivers with clear, objective, constructive feedback that improves performance without compromising accountability.

Skills

CDL

Defensive driving

Coaching & training drivers

Ride-along evaluation

Documentation & recordkeeping

Safety regulations

Verbal & written communication

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Samsara

Job description

Clemens Food Group in Hatfield, PA is seeking a Sr. CDLA Driver Trainer to prepare drivers for success from day one and elevate performance. You will train across classroom, yard, and road, coaching both new hires and seasoned drivers to meet safety standards and company expectations.

This on-site role requires hands-on coaching, documenting certifications, and contributing to accident review with travel about 25% as schedules require.