CDL-A Truck Driver Training Specialist

R.E. West Transportation is Hiring Experienced CDL-A Truck Driver Training Specialists!

This is a truck driver training position. You’ll spend your time on the road teaching, coaching, and mentoring new CDL-A truck drivers as they prepare for successful careers with R.E. West Transportation.

You may qualify through either previous truck driver training experience or extensive OTR truck driving experience:

• 2+ years of OTR truck driving experience AND previous truck driver training experience, OR
• 4+ years of OTR truck driving experience and a willingness to become a truck driver trainer—no previous training experience required

If you’re an experienced CDL-A truck driver who is ready to move into a training-focused role, R.E. West Transportation wants to hear from you.
Earn an average of $1,635 per week, plus a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000!

What You’ll Do as a CDL-A Truck Driver Training Specialist

• Provide hands-on, behind-the-wheel instruction to new CDL-A truck drivers
• Coach new truck drivers on safe driving practices, trip planning, equipment operation, company procedures, and DOT compliance
• Evaluate truck driver trainee performance and provide ongoing feedback
• Help new truck drivers build the skills and confidence needed to succeed
• Serve as a mentor and positive example throughout the truck driver training process
• Share living quarters in the truck with trainees while providing over-the-road instruction

CDL-A Truck Driver Training Specialist Pay & Benefits

• Earn an average of $1,635 per week
• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Flexible home time
• All miles paid
• Special bonuses for military veterans
• Rapid reviews for new hires
• Late-model Freightliners, Macks, and Internationals
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Referral bonuses
• Rider policy
• Pet policy

Requirements

CDL-A Truck Driver Training Specialist Requirements

• Valid CDL-A
• 2+ years of OTR driving experience with previous training experience OR 4+ years of OTR driving experience and a willingness to train
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must pass a DOT physical and drug screen
• No misdemeanors or DUIs within the past 10 years
• Clean driving record

R.E. West's CDL-A Driver Training Specialists are a small group of highly skilled, highly motivated professionals with exceptional technical driving ability and the heart of a teacher and mentor. To be considered, you MUST meet the OTR experience requirements stated above.