CDL Class A Instructor

Bellavance Trucking • Barre, VT

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About The Position

We seek a knowledgeable, safety-focused, motivated CDL Class A Instructor to develop safe, skilled, professional drivers who understand the responsibilities of operating a commercial motor vehicle and are prepared for success in the trucking industry. The role goes beyond helping students obtain their CDL: the instructor teaches, coaches, mentors, and holds students accountable while treating them with respect. The ideal candidate is patient and approachable, adapts to students’ different learning styles, experience levels, and challenges, and maintains consistent training and safety standards.

The instructor delivers classroom, yard, and behind-the-wheel instruction according to the established CDL Class A curriculum and applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements. The position’s stated schedule is Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Students need to perform night-driving hours. Starting pay is $28.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Valid CDL Class A instructor license.
• Driving record that meets company and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience operating commercial motor vehicles safely and professionally.
• Strong working knowledge of CDL Class A training requirements, vehicle inspections, safe-driving practices, and applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Ability to effectively teach and demonstrate commercial vehicle operation, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, trip planning, and defensive driving.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback, manage student performance, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Patience, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Genuine desire to help others succeed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, yard, and behind-the-wheel instruction in accordance with the established CDL Class A curriculum and applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements.
• Teach the curriculum accurately, consistently, and effectively.
• Teach students the knowledge and practical skills needed to operate commercial motor vehicles safely and professionally.
• Provide instruction on pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections, including identifying defects and recognizing when a vehicle is unsafe to operate.
• Teach trip planning, route selection, hours-of-service requirements and recordkeeping, vehicle safety, and other applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements.
• Develop students’ vehicle-control, backing, shifting, road-awareness, hazard-recognition, and defensive-driving skills.
• Adapt teaching methods to individual student needs without compromising safety or training standards.
• Lead by example, treat students respectfully, provide constructive feedback, and hold students accountable for performance, professionalism, and progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation and objectively evaluate student competency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed