Knight Transportation

CDL-A Training Instructor | West Valley City, UT

Knight Transportation

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Job Summary

$53,535 - $76,975 /Yearly (EST)

West Valley City, UT

CDL A

OTR

2+ Years of CDL Experience

401k

paid time off

life insurance

Job Details

Handling Type

Touch Freight (Tarping)

Transmission Type

Automatic

Job Requirements

CDL Class

CDL A

CDL Experience

2+ years

Full Description

Description

Job Details:
Knight Transportation is hiring a New Driver Instructor for the West Valley City, UT location. CDL-A Training Instructors teach new drivers in the classroom and on the range, providing hands-on instruction on all essential driver skills. In addition, instructors provide new drivers with practical guidance related to in-cab systems and telematics equipment, professional expectations, and safe decision making on the road.

$53,535-$76,975 annual pay range
Conduct classroom-based training on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), company safety expectations and policies
Provide hands-on instruction on driving techniques such as close quarters maneuvering and backing
Teach new drivers essential driver knowledge including how to record Hours of Service (HOS) using an Electronic Logging Device (ELD), how to conduct and complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), and how to ensure cargo is secure
Knight Transportation is looking for a CDL-A holder and current truck driver with 2+ years of OTR experience to transition into an instructor role in the classroom

Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:

401(K)
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Full Job Description: https://jobs.jobvite.com/knight-internal/job/oexUAfwZ

Job Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Benefits for Employees and Family
401k Retirement Plan With Matching, Stock Purchase Plan
Short & long term disability offered
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Accident insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Coverage
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Reimbursement Account. Paid Time Off - 3 days after 90 days of service
Employee Assistance Program

Job Perks

27 Terminals Nationwide
24/7 Roadside Support
Late Model Equipment
Rider and Pet Policy
- All Trucks Equipped With Inverter
CDL School Tuition Reimbursement
Free Showers Through Rewards Partners

Qualifications

2+ years' OTR experience required unless state law requires additional years of experience.
Must be able to qualify as a Class A CDL driver by meeting company requirements including, but not limited to:
Must have fewer than 3 moving violations within a 5 year period (no more than 1 within 12 months).
Must have fewer than 2 suspensions within 3yrs (this excludes child support).
Must have no history of a DUI or DWI within the last 5yrs or 1 within the last 15yrs.
Must have fewer than 2 preventable accidents within 5 yrs.
Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) road test.
Must have appropriate state certification as a CDL Examiner if tasked with administering exams.