Travel Driver Trainer & Onboarding Coach

Carvana; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Promotion from within

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Driver Trainer (and Coach) to onboard and develop Vehicle Transporters, ensuring adherance to Carvana policies and safe loading practices.

The role blends classroom and hands-on training with 50% travel. CDL Class A and a clean driving record are required, along with strong communication skills and a drive to develop teams. The position offers $75,000–$80,000 annually plus benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is desirable.
• CDL Class A and clean driving record.
• Smith Systems training and/or certification preferred or willing to be certified.
• Have more than two years of CDL driving experience, vehicle hauling experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Maintain a DOT Medical card.
• Ability to develop individuals and teams for organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Provide world class onboarding to newest Vehicle Transporters at Carvana.
• Serve as the primary trainer, getting new hires up to speed over a 2-week training period on how to effectively maneuver, maintain, and operate car trailers and other logistics equipment.
• Teach new hires how to safely load vehicles onto a 9 car hauler, keeping customer vehicles free of damage.
• Comfortable with classroom training as well as hands-on training.
• Ability to be coach, mentor, and provide feedback to new hires.
• Draw upon a wide variety of techniques to ensure knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Use skills matrix and evaluation checklists/assessments or similar tools.
• Collaborate with multiple Logistics Managers to ensure a smooth transition from training to on-the-job.
• Support with other projects as needed.
• Travel is required 50% of the time, however business needs could dictate more travel.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

English

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

CDL Class A

Smith Systems training

Tools

Smith Systems training

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Driver Trainer (and Coach) to onboard and develop Vehicle Transporters, ensuring adherance to Carvana policies and safe loading practices.

The role blends classroom and hands-on training with 50% travel. CDL Class A and a clean driving record are required, along with strong communication skills and a drive to develop teams. The position offers $75,000–$80,000 annually plus benefits and growth opportunities.