Director of Driver Training

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Training Director is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of the company's driver training and safety education programs across all terminals and remote locations. This role leads a geographically dispersed training team, ensures full compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, and builds a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives under pressure, manages competing priorities throughout the day, and keeps both staff and student drivers engaged, motivated, and set up for long-term success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a verifiable minimum of 5 years of safe, on-road driving experience.

• Master's Degree required (Education, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Transportation/Logistics, or related field preferred).

• Clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) and satisfactory background check consistent with FMCSA and company standards.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a training, driver development, or safety leadership role within trucking/transportation.

• Minimum 3+ years of proven management/supervisory experience required, including hiring, performance management, and leading teams (remote team management experience strongly preferred).

• In-depth, fluent working knowledge of FMCSA regulations, Hours of Service (HOS), CSA/BASIC scoring, DOT compliance, and driver qualification file requirements.

• Demonstrated experience building, writing, and structuring training curricula and instructional materials from the ground up (not just delivering existing programs) required.

• Certified Trainer credentials (e.g., PTDI, CDS, or equivalent) a plus, or willingness to obtain within a defined timeframe.

Ability to travel nationally on a regular basis to support terminals, training sites, and remote teams

Core Responsibilities

• Build, develop, standardize, and continuously improve national driver training curricula, onboarding programs, and remedial/re-training programs from the ground up.

• Lead, manage, and support a team of trainers and training staff across multiple locations remotely, providing clear direction, accountability, and consistent communication.

• Build a strong sense of teamwork and shared purpose among a dispersed staff, fostering collaboration across regions and departments.

• Ensure all training programs and materials remain fully aligned with current FMCSA guidelines, DOT regulations, and evolving industry safety standards.

• Monitor and evaluate trainer performance and student outcomes; provide coaching, corrective action, and professional development as needed.

• Serve as a hands-on problem solver, addressing day-to-day operational issues, scheduling conflicts, and “personal fires” as they arise across the training network.

• Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, constantly shifting environment; comfortable with frequent context-switching and unplanned challenges.

• Drive student engagement and retention by creating an interactive, supportive, and motivating learning environment, both in person and through virtual/remote instruction.

• Track and report on training KPIs, completion rates, safety incidents, and compliance metrics to senior leadership.

• Utilize learning management systems (LMS), scheduling software, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to manage program data and communicate results.

• Partner with Safety, Recruiting, and Operations departments to align training initiatives with broader company goals.

• Conduct periodic ride-alongs, site visits, and audits to verify training quality and regulatory compliance in the field.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technology, and best practices in adult learning and driver development.

\nCompany Description

WE BELIEVE IN MORE THAN CDL TRAINING: Since 1993 . It is our mission is to provide the highest quality Class A Commercial Driver’s License training program in the industry today.

Join the Team Behind the Drivers Who Keep America Moving.

Company Description

WE BELIEVE IN MORE THAN CDL TRAINING: Since 1993 . It is our mission is to provide the highest quality Class A Commercial Driver’s License training program in the industry today. \r\n\r\nJoin the Team Behind the Drivers Who Keep America Moving.