Us Xpress Recruiting – Driver Development Specialist

Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in the transportation industry a plus.
• Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.
• Minimum of 2 years in training/development delivery required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Job Details:

Company:  U.S. Xpress, Inc.

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Atlanta, GA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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