CDL Class A Instructor Trainer

160 Driving Academy•Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

160 Driving Academy is hiring a CDL Class A Instructor Trainer to provide hands-on instruction at a designated training yard, working with other instructors and a Lead Instructor. The role teaches students from pre-trip inspections through CDL testing, in the yard and on the road, using automatic and manual transmissions. Instructors may occasionally cover other regional yards when needed and may be asked to stay overnight; per diem and mileage are paid for qualifying travel. Keeping the yard and building clean and presentable, including light upkeep, is part of the job. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, either 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Some higher-volume yards operate seven days per week with ten-hour days and may offer alternative shifts, including some four-day work weeks. Reliable, on-time attendance is essential. A 90-day probationary period applies to ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and curriculum requirements. Pay is $26–$28 per hour, with an opportunity for annual merit increases based on business performance. A monthly shared bonus pool is available when a yard averages an 80% first-time pass rate: each first-time pass adds $100 to the pool, split across the team and paid monthly. Full bonus eligibility requires an average student rating of 4.7 out of 5. Other opportunities include a $100 accident-free bonus for the top 15 yards and additional paid hours for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime. Benefits include shared-expense medical and dental coverage, paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid time off for qualifying perfect attendance and a birthday after one year of service, relocation assistance for moving more than 100 miles to a company location, and a referral bonus for instructor hires. Branded gear and access to yard laptops are provided. The stated career path is Yard Instructor, Assistant Lead Instructor, Lead Instructor, and Regional Manager.

Requirements

High school graduation certificate or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL and at least 24 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience; Nevada applicants must have five years of Class A CDL experience.
The state where the applicant obtained their driver's license must be the same state where they are applying to work.
Manual transmission experience, with a license to operate and ability to teach manual transmission.
Motor Vehicle Record free of violations.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and DOT-mandated drug and alcohol screening.
Clear a background check.
Strong communication skills and ability to mentor and coach students.
Basic computer skills for tracking student progress and scheduling.
Residence in the state of application, or confirmed residence secured for relocation.
Meet state instructor licensing requirements where instructor licensing is required.
Ability to climb in and out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate maneuvers.
Reliable, on-time attendance.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of consistent Class A driving experience.
Prior experience mentoring, coaching, or training drivers.
Driver Training Instructor certification; the company provides guidance and support to obtain it if required by the state.

Responsibilities

Teach Class A driving skills through hands-on yard training on automatic and manual transmissions.
Guide students through pre-trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and on-road driving.
Prepare students to meet CDL testing standards and pass on their first attempt.
Track student attendance and progress, and provide additional support when needed.
Maintain accurate training records, evaluations, and documentation.
Report incidents and accidents to the Lead Instructor and corporate promptly.
Work with other instructors and the Lead Instructor to deliver a consistent student experience and follow the defined curriculum.
Keep the yard and building clean and presentable, including light upkeep such as litter pickup, basic painting, and general tidiness.
Cover for instructors at nearby regional yards in certain emergencies or when coverage is needed.
Assist with transferring trucks to repair operations and neighboring yards.
Attend reliably and on time.
Participate in a 90-day probationary period focused on safety, compliance, and curriculum adherence.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage with shared expense.
Paid vacation: one week to start, two weeks after year one, and three weeks after year two.
Eight-hour paid day off for a full year of perfect attendance.
Paid eight-hour floating holiday for a birthday after one year of service.
$3,000 relocation benefit for moving to a company location more than 100 miles away.
$500 referral bonus per instructor hire.
Branded gear and access to yard laptops.
Opportunity for annual merit increases to hourly wage based on business performance.
Monthly shared bonus pool tied to yard first-time pass rates, subject to student-rating eligibility.
$100 accident-free bonus for top 15 yards.
Additional paid hours for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime.
Per diem and mileage paid for qualifying travel to other regional yards.