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About the Role

As a CDL Class A Instructor Trainer at 160 Driving Academy, you will teach students from their first pre-trip inspection to the day they pass their CDL exam. This role is for experienced Class A drivers ready to stay home every night and be paid for outcomes that matter. You will be based at a designated yard, working alongside a team of instructors and a Lead Instructor, with occasional needs to fill in at other regional yards. Keeping your yard clean and presentable is also part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Teach Class A driving skills using hands-on training in outdoor yards on automatic and manual transmissions.
• Guide students step-by-step through pre-trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and on-road driving.
• Prepare students to pass CDL testing standards on the first attempt.
• Track student attendance and progress; provide additional support when needed.
• Maintain accurate training records, evaluations, and documentation.
• Reporting of all incidents and accidents to your lead and corporate in a timely manner.
• Work closely with fellow instructors and your Lead Instructor to deliver a consistent student experience and follow our defined curriculum.
• Help keep the yard and building clean and presentable.
• Cover for other instructors at nearby regional yards in certain emergencies.
• Assist with the transfer of trucks to repair operations and neighboring yards for use.
• Exhibit patience and professionalism in a student-centric approach to teaching.
• Climb in/out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate maneuvers.
• Perform light upkeep such as litter pickup, basic painting, and general tidiness of the yard.

Requirements

• High school graduation certificate or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL with a minimum of 24 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Manual transmission experience — licensed to operate and able to teach manual transmission.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) free of violations.
• Ability to pass DOT physical and DOT-mandated drug and alcohol screening.
• Background check clearance required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor and coach students.
• Basic computer skills for tracking student progress and scheduling.
• Residence in the state you are applying for, or a confirmed residence secured for relocation.
• Must meet all state requirements for instructor licensing where instructor licensing is required.
• 90-day probationary period at hire.
• Four or more years of consistent Class A driving experience (preferred).
• Prior experience mentoring, coaching, or training drivers (preferred).
• Knowledge of FMCSA and state regulations related to CDL training and testing (preferred).

Skills

• Class A CDL instruction
• Manual transmission operation and teaching
• Student mentorship and coaching
• Record keeping and documentation
• Communication
• Basic computer skills

Location

• 32 states

Work Type

• Local
• Full-time
• Occasional overnight stays for regional yard coverage

Experience Level

• Minimum 24 months Class A tractor-trailer driving experience
• Four or more years of consistent Class A driving experience (preferred)

Education Level

• High school graduation certificate or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• Opportunity for annual merit increases to hourly wage based on business performance.
• Monthly bonus pool payout based on yard's first-time pass rate.
• $100 accident-free bonus for top 15 yards.
• Additional paid hours for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime.

Benefits

• Medical and dental (shared expense)
• Paid vacation: 1 week to start, 2 weeks after year 1, 3 weeks after year 2
• 8-hour paid day off for a full year of perfect attendance
• Paid day off for your birthday after 1 year of service (8 hours floating holiday)
• $3,000 relocation benefit for moving to locations 100+ miles away
• $500 referral bonus per instructor hire
• Branded gear (vests, hats, flashlights, gauges)
• Access to yard laptops
• Career path: Yard Instructor -> Assistant Lead Instructor -> Lead Instructor -> Regional Manager

About the Company

• 160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country, with 14 years of operation, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average first-time pass rate.
• We train the people America runs on.
• We are growing where the industry is growing — which means real career paths for our people, not just our students.
• 160 Drivers Academy appreciates and supports our nations’ great veterans who are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity

• 160 Driving Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
• We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.