Driver Development Specialist

Why U.S. Xpress?

Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about.

Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future.

Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic / Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death / Dismemberment
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

What You’ll Do :

Responsible for delivering driver training and development in compliance with Company, Federal, and State regulations, assessing and coaching drivers of articulated vehicles, both in the truck and in a simulator environment, maintaining accurate records of all training, and fostering an encouraging learning environment.

• Conduct driver facing development in classroom, one-on-one, and hands-on settings
• Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, i.e., role-playing, simulations, team exercise, group discussions, and videos
• Facilitate and implement simulator training and development programs and maintain knowledge of simulator technology to develop and implement curriculum
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, class completions, evaluations, and coaching sessions in the appropriate systems
• Perform safety-related functions including, but not limited to, accident reviews and skills and behavior assessments
• Offers specific training and development programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills, i.e., close quarter training, simulator training, e-learning, or other proprietary or non-proprietary training and development.
• Coach / Counsel drivers in collaboration with Operations and Safety for violations of DOT Regulations, FMCSR, safety standards, and company policies
• Conduct on-road tests and other evaluations with drivers to determine if drivers meet U.S. Xpress skills standards and are in compliance with safety, DOT, FMCSR, and company regulations and policies
• Maintain U.S. Xpress-required certifications and professional licensure
• Model safe behaviors and professional interactions
• Obtain and organize procedure manuals, guides, or course materials such as handouts or visual materials
• Maintain all classroom technology and equipment including, but not limited to, computers, Driver Tech units, simulators, projectors, screens, etc.

responsible for reporting and tracking problems to resolution

Incumbent must complete U.S. Xpress Professional Driving Program once a year.

What We’re Looking For :

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in training / development delivery required.
• Experience in the transportation industry a plus.

Competencies / Skills / Certifications

• Drive for Results establishes and achieves clear, specific performance goals for personal and team achievement
• Collaborative Teamwork works well with others in the team in a manner that maximizes team results
• Effective Communication - Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner; correctly conveys information, both verbally and in written form, with the needs and expectations of the audience in mind
• Customer Centric exhibits understanding of the importance of customer relationships by expressing concern, following up, and resolving issues promptly
• Organization and Planning determines specific work tasks and available resources to ensure timely completion of important work assignments
• Personal Development models personal development and maintains own professional knowledge
• Ethics / Ethical Practice meets ethical guidelines and professional standards; leads by example and maintains credibility
• Training / Development Delivery prepares for training execution, manages the learning environment, delivers various learning methodologies, ensures learning outcomes;

strong presentation, classroom instruction and facilitation skills

• Coaching ability to train, coach and evaluate knowledge and skills; displays coaching presence and creates awareness
• Ability to implement new driver facing training and development programs as required
• Ability to learn and use technology as needed; Examples include, but are not limited to, ELDs, simulators, learning management tools, standard office software (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Skype, etc.

telephones, and classroom equipment

• Maintains an appropriate professional presence
• Class-A CDL (Interstate) and active Medical Certification required, or the ability to acquire within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of federal and state traffic laws preferred
• Skilled in operating an articulated vehicle and trailer up to 53’ preferred
• Ability to travel up to 25%; some overnight travel may be required
• Physical Requirements : Must have the ability to perform each of the following physical requirements :
• Talk or hear
• Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Crouch or squat under a maximum height of 44 during pre-trip inspections and when doing tandem adjustments
• Take steps in a squatting position under a maximum height of 44 during pre-trip inspections.
• Turn head 90 degrees bilaterally
• Climb steps or ladder up to a height of 51 and climb on a single step 24 while pulling full body weight while entering and exiting the tractor and / or trailer
• Walk up to 150 feet several times during the workday
• Make quick, rational decisions and have full and constant use of arms, hands, legs and feet while performing driving tasks such as turning, slowing, braking, and passing, backing and parking the vehicle
• Stand and completely balance on full body weight while entering and exiting the tractor / trailer
• Reach all vehicle controls for operation and all equipment for pre-trip inspections, including overhead reach (up to 70 ) and reach across midline
• Handle and finger all vehicle controls for operation and all equipment for pre-trip inspections, maintain a constant and firm grip, and perform frequent fine hand manipulation
30+ days ago