Flatbed 101 Instructor

The Flatbed 101 Instructor will directly supervise the training of drivers as prescribed in any SOP or as instructed by the Director of Safety or VP of Safety. Duties can consist of but not limited to: contacting drivers who are intended trainees, council drivers as needed, conduct Smith System training, instruct on Hours of Service compliance, CSA, Entry level training, PPE, FMCSA Regulations FMCSR's, Company Rules & Policies, Onboarding new drivers, assisting drivers in setting up their company apps training, setting up hotels, transporting trainees to and from drug tests, hotels, trucks, or physicals, and any road training as required per our training SOP.

The FB101 Instructor will also be responsible for reporting, collecting, and completing any required training document needed and will ensure all evaluations for the trainees are completed weekly to the Director of Safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Classroom instruction and hands-on training.
• Managing the driver trainees that are in the program.
• Responsible for evaluating the driver's skill level, instructing the driver trainees in the proper areas and keeping driver trainees on schedule throughout Week 1 and Week 2 of Flatbed Training.
• The desired candidate will possess a Class-A CDL and be able to train in the classroom, on the yard at our designated training area and on the road for road tests with driver trainees (as required).
• Firsthand Industry knowledge of Flatbed Transportation and Cargo Securement
• Flatbed trucking operations knowledge
• Knowledge of USA 11/14/70 Hours of Service
• Great Communication skills both written and verbal
• Class-A CDL Holder Preferred
• Working Knowledge of Transportation Safety