CDL-A Van Truckload Driver Trainer

About This Role

Serve as a Van Truckload Driver Trainer, acting as a subject matter expert in commercial driving to train and evaluate existing drivers. Provide hands-on training, support operational needs, and ensure compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in commercial driving and serve as a critical resource to both drivers and Operations
• Support existing drivers by providing various training needs, evaluating essential driving skills and determining road readiness
• Partner with Operations to act as a safety advocate while also assisting drivers
• Navigate a variety of coaching and training calls effectively and efficiently
• Provide hands-on training that meets curriculum requirements and driver needs
• Work with Safety, Training Leadership and Operations to solve issues identified during training and recommendations for next steps
• Maintain and update training records to ensure compliance
• Actively assist with driver out-processing tasks and help new driver associates adapt to the over-the-road lifestyle
• Haul freight regularly and provide coverage for the training phone queue
• Support in other capacities to include assisting with travel to offsite locations, conducting customer start-ups and interventions, repositioning equipment, hauling freight and performing truck inspections

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• DOT physical card
• Minimum 24 months of Class A driving experience
• Live within 50 miles of Westfield, MA
• Ability to learn, demonstrate and train Schneider’s company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of Class A driving experience; 12 months or greater CDL experience

Nice to Have

• Previous instructor/training experience
• Ability to coach and mentor effectively in a team environment
• Experience in Word, Excel, and other computer-based systems

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits