Training Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
• Experience in driver/fleet safety, commercial transportation, terminal operations, driver training, logistics, or a related transportation-safety role.
• Working knowledge of commercial motor vehicle operations and safe-driving practices.
• Knowledge of applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements.
• Experience working with or supporting professional commercial drivers.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to travel approximately 60% to 75%, including overnight stays, to terminals and operating locations throughout the United States as business needs require.
• Occasional schedule flexibility may be required to support driver operations, training, investigations, or other safety-critical activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting driver evaluations, observations, training, coaching, or qualification activities.
• Experience supporting accident or incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials transportation requirements, particularly in an industrial-gas transportation environment.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety, transportation, logistics, business, or a related field.
• Relevant commercial transportation, driver-training, or safety credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership and support for driver and fleet safety programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Conduct driver observations, evaluations, road tests, qualification activities, and other assessments of safe driving practices and operational competency.
• Support driver onboarding, new-hire training, qualification, and recurring training requirements.
• Coach drivers and trainers on safe driving behaviors, defensive driving techniques, safe work practices, and company expectations.
• Partner with terminal and regional leadership to identify driver safety risks and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in vehicle accident and incident investigations and support root cause analyses and follow-up actions.
• Review driver safety information, telematics trends, observations, incidents, and other safety indicators to identify recurring or emerging risks.
• Support compliance with applicable DOT, FMCSA, hazardous transportation materials, and company driver-safety requirements.
• Promote consistent execution of driver qualification, evaluation, and training documentation across assigned locations.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of driver safety training programs, including classroom, behind-the-wheel, and field-based training.
• Work with operations and driver trainers to identify training gaps and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate lessons learned from incidents, observations, and safety trends to drivers, trainers, operations, and leadership.
• Participate in safety meetings, driver meetings, training sessions, and other field-engagement activities.
• Support contractor driver safety activities where applicable and reinforce company safety expectations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records for driver safety, training, qualifications, evaluations, and assigned corrective actions.
• Build productive relationships with drivers and operations while demonstrating commitment to safety, compliance, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Travel to terminals and operating locations as required to provide hands-on driver safety and training support.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent daycare expenses.
• Life insurance (AD&D) and supplemental AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).