CDL-A - Van Truckload Driver Trainer
Job Snapshot
Location: Valparaiso, IN 46383
CDL License: CDL-A
Distance Type: Local
Driver Type: Company Driver
Job Length: Full Time
Trailer Type: Dry Van
Job Details
CDL-A - Van Truckload Driver Trainer - Valparaiso , IN
Van Truckload Driver Trainer
Home time: Daily
Experience: 12 months or greater CDL experience
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, first shift schedule available.
Overview
- Be 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.
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and the scope of the job may change based on business demands.
Pay and bonus potential
- Competitive starting annual salary.
- 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.
- 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 in Word, Excel, and other computer-based systems is a plus.
Driver qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- DOT physical card.
- At least 24 months of Class A driving experience.
- Live within 50 miles of Gary, IN.
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.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 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 Trainers
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