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About the Role

As a CDL Class A Instructor Trainer, you will teach students from their first pre-trip inspection to the day they pass their CDL exam. You will be based at a designated yard, working alongside a team of instructors and a Lead Instructor. This role offers local, hands-on work for experienced Class A drivers ready to stay home every night and be paid for outcomes that matter.

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.
Maintain a student-centric approach to teaching with ability to exhibit patience and professionalism.
Ability to climb in/out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate maneuvers.
Keep the designated yard clean and presentable, including light upkeep such as litter pickup, basic painting, and general tidiness.

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.
The state where you obtained your driver’s license must be the same state where you are applying to work at a 160 Driving Academy location.
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.
Prior experience mentoring, coaching, or training drivers.
Driver Training Instructor certification (guidance and support provided to obtain it if your state requires it).
Knowledge of FMCSA and state regulations related to CDL training and testing.

Skills

CDL Class A instruction
Pre-trip inspections
Yard maneuvers
On-road driving
CDL testing preparation
Student progress tracking
Record maintenance
Incident reporting
Curriculum adherence
Yard upkeep
Mentoring
Coaching
Patience
Professionalism
Tractor cab climbing
Extended sitting and standing
Manual transmission operation
Communication skills
Basic computer skills

Location

32 states

Work Type

Local
Full-time
Occasional fill-in at other regional yards
Possibility to stay over in a hotel

Experience Level

Minimum of 24 months of verifiable 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 when yard averages an 80% 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) and access to yard laptops.
Career path: Yard Instructor ? Assistant Lead Instructor ? Lead Instructor ? Regional Manager.
Per diem paid when staying over in a hotel.
Mileage paid if using your own vehicle.

About the Company

160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country with 14 years of experience, 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.