Truck Driver Trainer | Atlanta, GA

Knight Transportation, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonuses

Automatic pay raises

Rider and pet policy

Inverter in all trucks

Tuition reimbursement

Free showers

Job summary

Knight Transportation, Inc. is seeking passionate CDL-A truck drivers to become training mentors for new CDL-A drivers. You will pass the torch and help develop the next generation while being financially rewarded for your time.

Trainers are compensated for both their miles and their student’s miles, with weekly pay and potential bonuses. We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k with matching, short/long term disability, and several other benefits.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old with valid Class A license
• 6 months Class A experience in last year or 1 year in last 5 years
• No more than 1 preventable accident in past 2 years, no major accident within 5 years
• No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years
• Must pass a DOT physical and drug tests
• Minimum of 30 days with Knight
• Must have at least 60,000 Miles solo & 1 winter season driving OTR

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor new CDL-A drivers
• Oversee miles and student miles during training
• Provide safety and regulatory guidance
• Support trainees to achieve production targets

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Safety awareness

DOT compliance

Education

CDL-A license

Job description

At Knight Transportation we have one mission: Deliver More. We are committed to delivering more for our drivers. More Miles. More Pay. More Respect! What does it mean to be part of the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier in the country? So much MORE.

Job Details

We are looking for passionate CDL-A Truck Drivers to become training mentors for new CDL-A drivers. Pass the torch and help develop the next generation of truck drivers while being financially rewarded for your time.

Pay

• $94,600 average annual earnings for top performing trainers
• $1,800 average weekly earnings for top performing trainers
• Trainers are compensated for both their miles and their student’s miles while training
• $200 weekly pay for having a student on the truck on top of milage pay
• Trainers earn a matching bonus for all production & safety bonuses their graduated trainees earn in their first 12 months of employment

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Benefits for Employees and Family
• 401k Retirement Plan With Matching, Stock Purchase Plan
• Short & long term disability offered
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Accident insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Reimbursement Account. Paid Time Off - 3 days after 90 days of service
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Perks

• Monthly Safety & Production Bonus Available
• Automatic Pay Increases
• 27 Terminals Nationwide
• 24/7 Roadside Support
• Late Model Equipment
• Rider and Pet Policy
• All Trucks Equipped With Inverter
• CDL School Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Showers Through Rewards Partners

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A license
• 6 months of Class A experience within the last year or 1 year of Class A experience within the last 5 years
• No more than 1 preventable accident in the past 2 years, no major accident within 5 years
• No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug tests
• Additional Trainer Qualifications:
• Minimum of 30 days with Knight
• Must have at least 60,000 Miles solo & 1 winter season driving OTR
• Must be willing [...]