Truck Driver Trainer | Portland, OR

Knight Transportation, Inc.; Fairview (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision + family

401k with matching

Disability & life insurance

Rider and pet policy

Tuition reimbursement

24/7 roadside support

Paid time off

Job summary

Knight Transportation, Inc. is seeking CDL-A trainer mentors to develop the next generation of truck drivers. You will mentor new CDL-A trainees and be financially rewarded for your time and mileage.

Top earners see $77,400 annual average and $1,450 weekly average, with an extra $200 weekly when a student is on board. The role includes a nationwide network, comprehensive benefits, and bonuses tied to trainee performance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class A license with 6 months Class A experience within the last year or 1 year of Class A experience within the last 5 years.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to pass a DOT physical and drug tests.
• Must have at least 60,000 miles solo and 1 winter season driving OTR.
• No more than 1 preventable accident in the past 2 years; no major accident within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor new CDL-A drivers and their student(s).
• Share mileage-based earnings structure and safety expectations.
• Support trainees through the training program and document progress.

Skills

Mentor training

Driver coaching

DOT compliance

Team leadership

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.

• $77,400 average annual earnings for top performing trainers
• $1,450 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

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 [...]