Transportation training coordinator

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 81,664,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking a Transportation Training Coordinator to drive training initiatives for office personnel and drivers.

You will coordinate onboarding, oversee learning programs, and partner with Safety and Operations to build a culture of safety and performance across the transportation organization. You will develop materials, track training completion, and support driver development while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate onboarding and orientation for Transportation office team members.
• Train employees on transportation systems, processes, policies, and SOPs.
• Support learning and development initiatives for dispatch, planning, fleet administration, and transportation support functions.
• Maintain training records and monitor completion of required training.
• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of training materials, job aids, and SOPs.
• Provide refresher training and support process standardization across the department.
• Coordinate and support driver onboarding and orientation programs.
• Facilitate safety training sessions and driver development initiatives.
• Support compliance training related to DOT regulations, Hours of Service, ELD usage, vehicle inspections, and company policies.
• Assist with driver coaching programs by tracking performance metrics and identifying training opportunities.
• Partner with Safety, Operations, and Fleet Leadership to address training needs and reinforce safe driving behaviors.
• Maintain driver training documentation and support audit readiness.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, observations, and performance metrics.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training solutions.
• Support department initiatives focused on safety, service, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Ensure new hire onboarding completion and effectiveness.
• Maintain driver and office employee training compliance.
• Support the reduction of operational and safety-related training gaps.
• Promote positive trainee feedback and engagement.
• Support improvement in safety, compliance, and operational performance metrics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Training/coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Education, Safety, or related field

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Telematics platforms

Fleet management software

Job description

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the transportation service and logistics provider for Perdue Foods. PTI’s team is comprised of support staff and private fleet drivers. All drivers and team members are safety-minded and deliver on our promise for customer service and reliability each day. Perdue Transportation Inc. is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Help drive the success, safety, and efficiency of our transportation operations through impactful training and development programs. As a Transportation Training Coordinator, you will coordinate, facilitate, and support training initiatives for Transportation office personnel and drivers, ensuring team members are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to perform at their best. You will partner closely with Safety, Operations, Fleet Leadership, and Transportation teams to support onboarding, compliance, driver development, and continuous learning efforts. This role is ideal for a collaborative, organized professional who is passionate about developing people, promoting operational excellence, and helping build a strong culture of safety and performance across the transportation organization.

This position has a target wage of $23.00 - 28.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available.

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate onboarding and orientation for Transportation office team members.
• Train employees on transportation systems, processes, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Support learning and development initiatives for dispatch, planning, fleet administration, and transportation support functions.
• Maintain training records and monitor completion of required training.
• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of training materials, job aids, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide refresher training and support process standardization efforts across the department.
• Coordinate and support driver onboarding and orientation programs.
• Facilitate safety training sessions and driver development initiatives.
• Support compliance training related to DOT regulations, Hours of Service, ELD usage, vehicle inspections, and company policies.
• Assist with driver coaching programs by tracking performance metrics and identifying training opportunities.
• Partner with Safety, Operations, and Fleet Leadership to address training needs and reinforce safe driving behaviors.
• Maintain driver training documentation and support audit readiness.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, observations, and performance metrics.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training solutions.
• Support department initiatives focused on safety, service, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Ensure new hire onboarding completion and effectiveness.
• Maintain driver and office employee training compliance.
• Support the reduction of operational and safety-related training gaps.
• Promote positive trainee feedback and engagement.
• Support improvement in safety, compliance, and operational performance metrics.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, or a related field.
• Experience facilitating training, onboarding, coaching, or employee development programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to organize multiple training programs, maintain records, and track completion metrics.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Education, Safety, or a related field.
• 5+ years of transportation or fleet operations experience.
• Experience training CDL drivers and Transportation office personnel.
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations, CSA/SMS programs, accident prevention, and driver coaching practices.
• Experience using transportation management systems (TMS), telematics platforms, or fleet management software.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional movement to other offices or buildings.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.
• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.