Class A Driving Instructor

160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average first-time pass rate. As a CDL Class A Instructor Trainer, you teach students from their first pre-trip inspection to the day they pass their CDL exam — in the yard, and behind the wheel. Keeping your yard clean and presentable — light upkeep such as litter pickup, basic painting, and general tidiness — is part of the role.

This is local, hands-on work for experienced Class A drivers ready to trade the long-haul life for a role that keeps you home every night and pays you for outcomes that matter.

Opportunity for annual merit increases to hourly wage based on business performance.

• Monthly bonus pool payout: Full bonus eligibility requires a 4.7/5 average student rating.
• $100 accident-free bonus for top 15 yards. Additional paid hours for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime.

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30PM for most yards.

Higher volume yards sometimes run seven days a week, ten hours per day — opening alternative shifts including some four-day work weeks with three days off.

Per diem paid, and mileage is paid if you are using your own vehicle.

What You Will Do At 160 Driving Academy

• Teach Class A driving skills using hands-on training in outdoor yards on automatic and manual transmissions.
• Guide students step-by-step through pre-trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and on-road driving.
• Prepare students to pass CDL testing standards on the first attempt.
• Maintain accurate training records, evaluations, and documentation.
• Help keep the yard and building clean and presentable
• Assist with the transfer of trucks to repair operations and neighboring yards for use.
• Student-centric approach to teaching with ability to exhibit patience and professionalism.
• Ability to climb in/out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate maneuvers.
• Medical and dental (shared expense).
• Paid day off for your birthday after 1 year of service (8 hours floating holiday)
• $3,000 relocation benefit for moving to our locations 100+ miles away.
• $500 referral bonus per instructor hire.
• Branded gear (vests, hats, flashlights, gauges) and access to yard laptops.
• Yard Instructor - Assistant Lead Instructor - Lead Instructor - Regional Manager.

Why Work At 160 Driving Academy?

With 90+ yards across 32 states and the highest training volume of any CDL school in the country, we're growing where the industry is growing — which means real career paths for our people, not just our students. 160 Drivers Academy appreciates and supports our nations’ great veterans who are strongly encouraged to apply.

160 Driving Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

High school graduation certificate or equivalent.

• Valid Class A CDL with a minimum of 24 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience. Exception – The State of Nevada requires 5 years of Class A CDL experience.
• The state where you obtained your driver’s license must be the same state where you are applying to work at a 160 Driving Academy location.
• Basic computer skills for tracking student progress and scheduling.
• Residence in the state you are applying for, or a confirmed residence secured for relocation.
• Four or more years of consistent Class A driving experience.

Prior experience mentoring, coaching, or training drivers.

Driver Training Instructor certification (we provide guidance and support to obtain it if your state requires it).