CDL Instructor - Class A

160 Driving Academy•Shepherdsville, KY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

160 Driving Academy is hiring an experienced Class A driver to teach students the skills they need to pass their CDL exams. The instructor provides hands-on instruction in an outdoor yard and on the road, guiding students through pre-trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and driving on automatic and manual transmissions. The role is based at a designated yard and works alongside other instructors and a Lead Instructor, with occasional coverage at nearby regional yards. Instructors track student attendance and progress, provide additional support, and maintain accurate training records, evaluations, and documentation. They follow the academy’s curriculum, work collaboratively to deliver a consistent student experience, report incidents and accidents promptly, and help keep the yard and building clean and presentable. Duties also include transferring trucks to repair operations or neighboring yards and assisting with yard upkeep. A 90-day probationary period applies. The position is local and hands-on, with a schedule generally Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Some higher-volume yards operate seven days a week for ten hours per day and may offer alternative shifts, including some four-day workweeks. Regional coverage may occasionally require an overnight hotel stay; per diem and mileage are paid in those circumstances as applicable. Compensation is $28–$30 per hour, with performance bonus opportunities and possible annual merit increases.

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 requires 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 the ability to teach manual transmission.
Motor Vehicle Record free of violations.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and DOT-mandated drug and alcohol screening.
Background check clearance.
Strong communication skills and the 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 wherever instructor licensing is required.
Ability to climb in and out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate maneuvers.
Complete a 90-day probationary period at hire.

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 training in outdoor yards using 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 promptly to the Lead Instructor and corporate.
Work with fellow instructors and the Lead Instructor to follow the defined curriculum and provide a consistent student experience.
Help 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 when needed, including in certain emergencies.
Assist with transferring trucks to repair operations and neighboring yards.
Maintain reliable, on-time attendance and demonstrate patience and professionalism when teaching.

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.
An eight-hour paid day off for a full year of perfect attendance.
A paid birthday day off after one year of service, provided as an eight-hour floating holiday.
$3,000 relocation benefit for moving to a location 100 or more miles away.
$500 referral bonus per instructor hire.
Monthly shared bonus pool: when the 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 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.
Per diem and mileage reimbursement when applicable for regional yard coverage.
Branded gear and access to yard laptops.
Opportunity for annual merit increases to hourly wage based on business performance.