Van Truckload Driver Trainer

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.

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