Flatbed 101 Instructor

PS Logistics•Savannah, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

High School Diploma/ GED
5+ years of experience working in Supply Chain Management, Safety, Operations, Transportation, Cargo Securement
Familiar with Microsoft Office 365, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word

Nice To Haves

Class-A CDL
Knowledge of 48’ – 53’ Flatbed trailer sizes
Recent experience in the Transportation Industry
Experience as a CMV Division State Trooper or Officer

Responsibilities

Directly supervise the training of drivers.
Contact 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.
Onboard new drivers.
Assist drivers in setting up their company apps training.
Set up hotels.
Transport trainees to and from drug tests, hotels, trucks, or physicals.
Provide road training as required per training SOP.
Report, collect, and complete any required training documents.
Ensure all trainee evaluations are completed weekly.
Provide classroom instruction and hands-on training.
Manage driver trainees in the program.
Evaluate driver skill level.
Instruct driver trainees in proper areas.
Keep driver trainees on schedule throughout Week 1 and Week 2 of Flatbed Training.