Class A CDL Instructor Trainer

🔥 3 hours ago

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $28 - $30 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

✨ Instructor

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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160 Driving Academy

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2012

📚 Education

🚗 Transport

💰 $100M Private equity on 2024-08

Education • Transport

160 Driving Academy is the nation’s largest commercial driver training provider in the United States, operating 90+ locations across 32 states. It offers classroom and behind-the-wheel CDL training (including CDL Class A, ELDT, CDL refresher, Hazmat endorsement), financing options, job placement assistance, and government-funded programs. The school emphasizes safety, compliance with FMCSA and state licensing, student analytics (160 Driver Score), a student app, and short-term programs designed to prepare students for trucking careers with an advertised average graduate salary of about $57,440 per year.

📋 Description

• 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. • Track student attendance and progress; provide additional support when needed. • Maintain accurate training records, evaluations, and documentation. • Reporting of all incidents and accidents to your lead and corporate in a timely manner. • Work closely with fellow instructors and your Lead Instructor to deliver a consistent student experience and follow our defined curriculum. • Help keep the yard and building clean and presentable. • Cover for other instructors at nearby regional yards in certain emergencies. • Assist with the transfer of trucks to repair operations and neighboring yards for use.

🎯 Requirements

• High school graduation certificate or equivalent. • Valid Class A CDL with a minimum of 24 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience. • Manual transmission experience — licensed to operate and able to teach manual transmission. • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) free of violations. • Ability to pass DOT physical and DOT-mandated drug and alcohol screening. • Background check clearance required. • Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor and coach students. • Basic computer skills for tracking student progress and scheduling. • Residence in the state you are applying for, or a confirmed residence secured for relocation. • Must meet all state requirements for instructor licensing where instructor licensing is required. • 90-day probationary period at hire.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical and dental (shared expense). • Paid vacation: 1 week to start, 2 weeks after year 1, 3 weeks after year 2. • 8-hour paid day off for a full year of perfect attendance. • 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. • Career path: Yard Instructor → Assistant Lead Instructor → Lead Instructor → Regional Manager.