CDL Driver Trainer - Traveling

About Sage Truck Driving Schools

Sage Truck Driving Schools is a leader in post-secondary career education, recognized as a #1 rated national truck driver training school. Trusted by some of the best trucking companies in the country, Sage operates 25 schools nationwide and is a Certified Employee-Owned Company. Our curriculum is modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry, and we are obsessed with student success. As a fast-growing organization, we offer significant opportunities for growth and advancement for our colleagues.

About the Role

As a Driving Instructor, you will provide comprehensive CDL training courses, including basic, advanced, and specialized tractor-trailer training for entry-level students and corporate customers. This role is designed for individuals who possess good independent judgment, courtesy, and professionalism.

A key component of this position involves travel assignments to train corporate customers at their facilities. These assignments typically last 1-4 weeks and require Class A training. While the curriculum may vary based on customer needs, you will be responsible for communicating instructions, assessing student performance, and providing guidance on performing maneuvers on skills driving ranges and on public roads during 4 to 12-hour shifts. You must demonstrate the SAGE curriculum subject matter and skills, ensuring your knowledge and performance abilities far exceed the objectives of the curriculum.

Why Join Sage?

We foster an excellent team-working environment where you can be a mentor for new drivers. As an employee-owned company, you share in our success. We offer a generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet Insurance, along with Disability Coverage and a generously matched 401(k) plan. Our team enjoys paid vacations, ten major paid holidays, sick pay, and scheduling flexibility. Bonuses and overtime opportunities are also available.

For travel assignments, Sage covers all costs, including flights, rental cars, hotels, and per diem. We are committed to safety and regulatory compliance, ensuring all instructors meet the minimum qualifications for interstate tractor-trailer drivers in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including passing DOT drug and alcohol screens.