Ask Adam – The Driver Trainer
If you are considering a career as a driver trainer, here’s your chance to ask some important questions. Scroll through the frequently asked questions and click on the ones you are curious about.
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What experience do I need?
If you are interested in becoming a Driver Trainer, you will have to become a Professional Driver first. If you’re already an experienced Professional Driver, you should inquire with your employer or a Professional Driver training school to see what their hiring requirements are. Candidates are assessed on their overall experience, in the transportation industry, and what they can bring to the position.
What are your responsibilities?
My main role is to ensure new drivers are well trained!
I conduct driver orientations and explain how to be successful at our company. I provide an understanding of the carrier’s foundational rules, and explain the tools and resources available to new drivers.
An assessment of driver skills is also carried out, by physically sitting inside the truck and observing and recording results.
I think it’s a critical role in our industry, because it orients the first steps of new drivers in the company. I get a real sense of accomplishment when I see new people acting responsibly and professionally because of the training I have provided.
What is the annual wage?
Wages start at $50,000 and progress to $70,000 per year. The national average is currently $60,000 per year.
Are there different types of trainers?
Yes. There are two types of trainers. Regional Driver Trainers and Driver Safety Trainers.
A Regional Driver Trainer performs orientations for new employees, and conducts driver assessments.
Driver Safety Trainers, assess accidents, and do specialized training beyond the Regional Driver Trainer programs. They perform truck accident investigations and situational condition assessments. They have a unique skill set and are always in demand.
Are there opportunities for advancement?
There is plenty of room for movement from a Driver Trainer position. The position requires a flexible attitude, and a commitment to lifelong learning, which makes these candidates superior applicants for other positions in the company.
Manager roles or Terminal Operational roles can all offer driver trainers interesting and challenging future possibilities, within the transportation industry.
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