We invite you to join our SHEQ team as a Driver Trainer Specialist supporting the Mid-West Territory. This position will be primarily based in Lasalle, IL, with consideration for candidates in Oak Creek, WI. The role will provide driver safety and training support across assigned terminals and operating locations within the territory.
The Driver Trainer Specialist provides leadership and technical support for driver and fleet safety activities. This position partners closely with terminal leadership, operations, drivers, trainers, and regional stakeholders to strengthen safe driving performance, maintain regulatory and company requirements, and promote consistent application of driver safety and training standards.
The role requires a strong field presence and an ability to combine practical transportation experience with coaching, training, incident investigation, and data-driven identification of risk. The successful candidate will be a visible safety leader who builds relationships with drivers and operations while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
Check Out Some of Our Benefits- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent daycare expenses
- Life Insurance (AD&D) and Supplemental AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job Responsibilities- Provide field leadership and support for driver and fleet safety programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- Conduct driver observations, evaluations, road tests, qualification activities, and other assessments designed to verify safe driving practices and operational competency.
- Support driver onboarding, new-hire training, qualification, and recurring training requirements.
- Coach drivers and trainers on safe driving behaviors, defensive driving techniques, safe work practices, and company expectations.
- Partner with terminal and regional leadership to identify driver safety risks and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Participate in vehicle accident and incident investigations and support the development of effective root cause analyses and follow-up actions.
- Review driver safety information, telematics trends, observations, incidents, and other available safety indicators to identify recurring or emerging risks.
- Support compliance with applicable DOT, FMCSA, hazardous transportation materials, and company driver-safety requirements.
- Promote consistent execution of driver qualification, evaluation, and training documentation across assigned locations.
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of driver safety training programs, including classroom, behind-the-wheel, and field-based training.
- Work with operations and driver trainers to identify training gaps and ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Communicate lessons learned from incidents, observations, and safety trends to drivers, trainers, operations, and leadership.
- Participate in safety meetings, driver meetings, training sessions, and other field-engagement activities.
- Support contractor driver safety activities where applicable and reinforce company safety expectations.
- Maintain accurate and timely records associated with driver safety, training, qualifications, evaluations, and assigned corrective actions.
- Build productive relationships with drivers and operations while demonstrating a consistent commitment to safety, compliance, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Travel to terminals and operating locations as required to provide hands-on driver safety and training support.
Qualifications- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
- Experience in driver/fleet safety, commercial transportation, terminal operations, driver training, logistics, or a related transportation-safety role.
- Working knowledge of commercial motor vehicle operations and safe-driving practices.
- Knowledge of applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements.
- Experience working with or supporting professional commercial drivers.
- Experience conducting driver evaluations, observations, training, coaching, or qualification activities preferred.
- Experience supporting accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis preferred.
- Familiarity with hazardous materials transportation requirements is strongly preferred for an industrial-gas transportation environment.
Education- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety, Transportation, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Relevant commercial transportation, driver-training, or safety credentials may be considered valuable depending on the candidate’s experience.
Travel / Work Environment- Regular field presence at terminals and operating locations is expected.
- Travel within the assigned region will be required.
- Approximately 60% to 75% travel is expected, including overnight stays, to support terminals and operating locations throughout the Mid-West Territory and other North American locations as business needs require.
- The position may require occasional schedule flexibility to support driver operations, training, investigations, or other safety-critical activities.
The expected pay range is $80,500 to $120,830 plus bonus. This is the range that we reasonably expect to pay for this position as individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
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