Van Truckload Driver Instructor

Home time: Daily

Experience: 12 months or greater CDL experience

Job overview

+ Be accountable for coaching, mentoring and on-boarding new driver associates while they are in training.

+ Be responsible for teaching and evaluating the skills needed to be successful driver associates.

+ Perform hands-on training both in the classroom and in the truck.

+ Cover critical components of training, including safety, hours of service, trip-planning, workflow, tablet, policies and procedures.

+ Act as a safety advocate and driver retention ambassador for the organization.

+ Prepare new drivers for a safe and rewarding career with Schneider.

Job duties

+ Demonstrate and teach driving skills and techniques that align with Schneider Training Academy guidelines and training materials.

+ Facilitate on the job, in-truck training on the electronic tablet and Schneider’s workflow system.

+ Recognize and correct unsafe driving habits.

+ Provide verbal and written feedback and suggestions for improvement.

+ Evaluate and provide updates on candidates who are not meeting expected levels of ability within set timelines.

+ Complete annual Schneider instructor re-certification process and continually meet DOT requirements.

+ Utilize and assign electronic computer-based training to driver students.

+ Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and the scope of the job may change based on business demands, which could include hauling freight as needed.

+ Exhibit professional behavior that aligns with Schneider values and standards.

Pay and bonus potential

+ Competitive starting annual salary (range only listed as per state requirements, ex: CA).

+ Bi-monthly paychecks.

+ Annual profit-sharing bonuses available.

+ Paid vacation time available immediately after starting.

*Based on CDL driver experience, performance and location

Skills qualifications

+ Previous instructor/training experience preferred.

+ Ability to coach and mentor effectively in a team environment.

+ Can demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and the ability and willingness to accept change.

+ Ability to learn, demonstrate and train Schneider’s company policies and procedures.

+ Experience with Word, Excel and other computer-based systems is a plus.

Driver qualifications

+ Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

+ DOT physical card.

+ Minimum 12 months of Class A driving experience.

+ Follow and have a knowledge of company policies.

+ Ability to coach and mentor effectively.

+ Live within 50 miles of Phoenix, AZ.

Still need more experience or have questions about qualifications? Call us at 800-447-7433, and we can talk you through everything.

Additional benefits

+ Medical, dental and vision insurance.

+ 401(k) savings plan with company match.

+ Tuition reimbursement.

More reasons to choose Schneider

+ Resilient, values-based culture that drives safety first and always, integrity in every action, respect for all and excellence in all we do.

+ Individual development opportunities through company-paid training, active leadership involvement and more than 170 online personal development courses.

Hear more about this role from our Driver Instructors

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