CDL-A - Van Truckload Driver Trainer

Company: Schneider
Location: Springfield
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Van Truckload Driver Trainer Home time: Daily Experience: 12 months or greater CDL experience Schedule - Monday - Friday, 0700-1700. Overview - Be a subject matter expert in commercial driving and serve as a critical resource to both drivers and Operations. - Support existing drivers by providing various training needs, evaluating essential driving skills and determining road readiness. - Partner with Operations to act as a safety advocate while also assisting drivers. - Navigate a variety of coaching and training calls effectively and efficiently. - Provide hands-on training that meets curriculum requirements and driver needs. - Work with Safety, Training Leadership and Operations to solve issues identified during training and recommendations for next steps. - Maintain and update training records to ensure compliance. - Actively assist with driver out-processing tasks and help new driver associates adapt to the over-the-road lifestyle. - Haul freight regularly and provide coverage for the training phone queue. - Support in other capacities to include assisting with travel to offsite locations, conducting customer start-ups and interventions, repositioning equipment, hauling freight and performing truck inspections. - Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and the scope of the job may change based on business demands. Pay and bonus potential - Competitive starting annual salary. - Bi-monthly paychecks. - Annual profit-sharing bonuses available. - Paid vacation time available immediately after starting. *Based on CDL driver experience, performance and location Skills qualifications - Previous instructor/training experience preferred. - Ability to coach and mentor effectively in a team environment. - Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and the ability and willingness to accept change. - Ability to learn, demonstrate and train Schneider’s company policies and procedures. - Experience in Word, Excel, and other computer-based systems is a plus. Driver qualifications - Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). - DOT physical card. - Minimum 24 months of Class A driving experience. - Live within 50 miles of Westfield, MA. Still need more experience or have questions about qualifications? Call us at 800-447-7433, and we can talk you through everything. Additional benefits - Medical, dental and vision insurance. - 401(k) savings plan with company match. - Paid time off and paid holidays. - Tuition reimbursement. More reasons to choose Schneider - Resilient, values-based culture that prioritizes safety, integrity, respect and excellence. - Individual development opportunities through company-paid training, active leadership involvement and more than 170 online personal development courses. Hear more about this role from our Driver Trainers Schneider uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired associates. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Job Company Driver Schedule FULLTIME Sign On Bonus PI281301339

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