CDL A Driver Trainer - Travel Required

CDL A Driver Trainer is responsible for providing hands-on training that meets curriculum requirements and driver needs for new and existing CDL A drivers. Travel is Required for Extended Periods.

• up to $70,000 Annual Average (Depending on Experience)
• Company Paid Flight, Hotel, Vehicle, and Meals When Traveling
• Health,Vision and Dental Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Weekly

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Be a subject matter expert in commercial driving and serve as a critical resource to drivers
2. Ability to coach and mentor effectively in a team environment
3. Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and the ability and willingness to accept change
4. Ability to learn, demonstrate and train Fresh Logistics company policies and procedures
5. Support new and existing drivers by providing various training needs, evaluating essential driving skills and determining road readiness
6. Act as a safety advocate while also assisting drivers
7. Navigate a variety of coaching and training calls effectively and efficiently
8. Provide hands-on training that meets curriculum requirements and driver needs
9. Work with Safety, Training Leadership and Operations to solve issues identified during training and recommendations for next steps
10. Maintain and update training records to ensure compliance
11. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and the scope of the job may change based on business demands
12. Ability to be away from home for extended periods.
13. Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain accurate records required under state and federal laws and regulations.
14. Ensure that all operations are in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
15. Report any accident/incidents immediately to the Transportation Manager or Dispatcher.
16. Complete accurate trip logs using mandated ELD devices.
17. Comply with FMCSA regulations.
18. Regular and punctual attendance.

Requirements

• Valid CDL A License
• 5 years of transportation industry/driving experience
• Valid Medical Card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration
• Ability to be away from home for extended periods.
• Have and maintain a good driving record and meet company safe driver standards.

Other Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DOT law and mandates.
• Knowledge of Clearinghouse
• Ability to understand the FMCSR
• Knowledge of Hours of Service
• Familiar with Samsara ELD (preferred)
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
• Knowledge of the pre and post trip inspections
• Enthusiastic personality and willingness to work with diversity
• Accident reporting procedures
• Knowledge of roadside inspection procedures
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Strong communication skills
• Understands Word, Excel and use the internet
• Willingness to travel
• Previous Driver Trainer experience a plus
• Enthusiastic personality and willingness to work with diversity
• Self-Starter
• Dependable
• Ability to lift 35-50lbs.