
Website U.S. Xpress, Inc.
Job Description:
Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.
Job Responsibilities:
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.
- Facilitate and implement simulator training and development programs and maintain knowledge of simulator technology to develop and implement curriculum
- Model safe behaviors and professional interactions
- Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, i.e., role-playing, simulations, team exercise, group discussions, and videos
- 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
- Conduct driver facing development in classroom, one-on-one, and hands-on settings
- Coach/Counsel drivers in collaboration with Operations and Safety for violations of DOT Regulations, FMCSR, safety standards, and company policies
- Obtain and organize procedure manuals, guides, or course materials such as handouts or visual materials
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, class completions, evaluations, and coaching sessions in the appropriate systems
- 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.
- Perform safety-related functions including, but not limited to, accident reviews and skills and behavior assessments
Job Requirements:
- 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
- Organization and Planning – determines specific work tasks and available resources to ensure timely completion of important work assignments
- Collaborative Teamwork – works well with others in the team in a manner that maximizes team results
- Personal Development – models personal development and maintains own professional knowledge
- Customer Centric – exhibits understanding of the importance of customer relationships by expressing concern, following up, and resolving issues promptly
- Ability to implement new driver facing training and development programs as required
- 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
- Drive for Results – establishes and achieves clear, specific performance goals for personal and team achievement
- Coaching – ability to train, coach and evaluate knowledge and skills; displays coaching presence and creates awareness
- Ethics/Ethical Practice – meets ethical guidelines and professional standards; leads by example and maintains credibility
Job Details:
Company: U.S. Xpress, Inc.
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Chicago, IL, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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