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Miller Motte College is part of Ancora Education. Ancora Education has been serving students through technical, skills-based training since 2013 and has become an industry leader in education.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Promotes and Maintains a Positive Learning Environment
- Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of all policies, and adheres to and upholds their implementation and enforcement.
- Convenes all assigned classes per their start and end times.
- Maintains a safe environment for all students and staff.
- Safeguards materials, records, and equipment.
- Abides by all Federal, state, and accreditation/compliance rules and regulations.
- Serves as a professional role model to students.
- Inspires student confidence in program, faculty, and self.
- Maintains professional dress, demeanor and communication.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
- Maintains an attitude of enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate and collaborate.
- Interacts with students and fellow employees in a courteous, professional, and positive manner.
- Treats students with fairness, impartiality, and objectivity.
- Provides advance notification regarding lateness, absence, and vacation schedules during time of substitute assignment.
Fulfills Administrative Responsibilities- Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of student progress, performance, and attendance, using the tools and technology provided by the institution, as required by school, state, accreditor and FMCSA policy.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
- Maintains flexibility in fulfilling the instructional needs of students
- Delivers Instructional Material
- Train students in all areas of trucking/driving.
- Administer written tests on classroom material and evaluate grades.
- Conduct pre-trip inspections of commercial motor vehicles
- Instruct air-brake tests.
- Instruct straight-line backing.
- Instruct offset backing, right and left.
- Instruct 45-degree alley-docking.
- Instruct parallel parking, conventional side, and driver side.
- Utilize effective delivery skills (e.g., eye contact, voice intonation, and various questioning techniques).
- Draw on personal experiences to relate the material presented.
- Utilizes required skills assessments to evaluate student progress in the skills required to successfully pass and obtain their Commercial Driver’s License..
Experience and Education Required
- Valid CDL Class license
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 3 years of verifiable on-the-road experience within the last 5 years.
- MVR and background check, which includes a drug screening
- Ability to pass our road test, as applicable.
- Required to pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen.
- Ability to maintain a valid Medical Examiner Certificate and pass DOT drug tests upon hire and on an ongoing basis, when applicable.
- Knowledge of procedures for and ability to execute a pre-trip inspection, air-brake tests, and CDL driving essentials (i.e. straight-line backing, offset backing, 45-degree alley-docking, parallel parking).
- Ability to instruct shifting patterns (i.e. driving highway, city, night vs day, in different weather conditions).
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
- Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
- Commitment to stay current with industry standards and requirements within the field of instruction.
- Ability to facilitate learning on-course content in the field of instruction.
Interpersonal relationship skills are necessary for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
Proficiency in technology to include but not limited to Microsoft office suite, Google suite, and cloud based applications.
Physical Demands
Mobility & Balance: Ability to frequently climb in/out of the cab, bend, squat, kneel, twist and reach to perform pre/post-trip inspections and navigate tight spaces.
- Strength: Ability to crank trailer landing gear (often 100+ lbs), handle training and safety equipment, and potentially assist with loading/unloading (if applicable).
- Endurance: Ability to sustain physical activity and be alert during extending driving and instructional periods, including exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, rain, ice or snow.
Sensory Acuity and Overall Health: Must possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by Federal regulations.
Specific Tasks & Considerations:
Demonstrating Skills: Physically showing students how to couple/uncouple trailers, perform inspections, and maneuver the large vehicle.
Environmental Exposure: Working outdoors in various conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow while training.
Work Environment
Note
I have read and understand the above job description. I further understand that this is not an all-inclusive list and does not constitute a contract. My employment remains at will as with all employees of Ancora Education.
Miller Motte College is part of Ancora Education. Ancora Education has been serving students through technical, skills-based training since 2013 and has become an industry leader in education.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Promotes and Maintains a Positive Learning Environment
- Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of all policies, and adheres to and upholds their implementation and enforcement.
- Convenes all assigned classes per their start and end times.
- Maintains a safe environment for all students and staff.
- Safeguards materials, records, and equipment.
- Abides by all Federal, state, and accreditation/compliance rules and regulations.
- Serves as a professional role model to students.
- Inspires student confidence in program, faculty, and self.
- Maintains professional dress, demeanor and communication.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
- Maintains an attitude of enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate and collaborate.
- Interacts with students and fellow employees in a courteous, professional, and positive manner.
- Treats students with fairness, impartiality, and objectivity.
- Provides advance notification regarding lateness, absence, and vacation schedules during time of substitute assignment.
Fulfills Administrative Responsibilities- Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of student progress, performance, and attendance, using the tools and technology provided by the institution, as required by school, state, accreditor and FMCSA policy.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
- Maintains flexibility in fulfilling the instructional needs of students
- Delivers Instructional Material
- Train students in all areas of trucking/driving.
- Administer written tests on classroom material and evaluate grades.
- Conduct pre-trip inspections of commercial motor vehicles
- Instruct air-brake tests.
- Instruct straight-line backing.
- Instruct offset backing, right and left.
- Instruct 45-degree alley-docking.
- Instruct parallel parking, conventional side, and driver side.
- Utilize effective delivery skills (e.g., eye contact, voice intonation, and various questioning techniques).
- Draw on personal experiences to relate the material presented.
- Utilizes required skills assessments to evaluate student progress in the skills required to successfully pass and obtain their Commercial Driver’s License..
Experience and Education Required
- Valid CDL Class license
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 3 years of verifiable on-the-road experience within the last 5 years.
- MVR and background check, which includes a drug screening
- Ability to pass our road test, as applicable.
- Required to pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen.
- Ability to maintain a valid Medical Examiner Certificate and pass DOT drug tests upon hire and on an ongoing basis, when applicable.
- Knowledge of procedures for and ability to execute a pre-trip inspection, air-brake tests, and CDL driving essentials (i.e. straight-line backing, offset backing, 45-degree alley-docking, parallel parking).
- Ability to instruct shifting patterns (i.e. driving highway, city, night vs day, in different weather conditions).
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
- Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
- Commitment to stay current with industry standards and requirements within the field of instruction.
- Ability to facilitate learning on-course content in the field of instruction.
Interpersonal relationship skills are necessary for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
Proficiency in technology to include but not limited to Microsoft office suite, Google suite, and cloud based applications.
Physical Demands
Mobility & Balance: Ability to frequently climb in/out of the cab, bend, squat, kneel, twist and reach to perform pre/post-trip inspections and navigate tight spaces.
- Strength: Ability to crank trailer landing gear (often 100+ lbs), handle training and safety equipment, and potentially assist with loading/unloading (if applicable).
- Endurance: Ability to sustain physical activity and be alert during extending driving and instructional periods, including exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, rain, ice or snow.
Sensory Acuity and Overall Health: Must possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by Federal regulations.
Specific Tasks & Considerations:
Demonstrating Skills: Physically showing students how to couple/uncouple trailers, perform inspections, and maneuver the large vehicle.
Environmental Exposure: Working outdoors in various conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow while training.
Work Environment
Note
I have read and understand the above job description. I further understand that this is not an all-inclusive list and does not constitute a contract. My employment remains at will as with all employees of Ancora Education.
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Who's Hiring
- Ancora Education17
- CARVANA4
- Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country4
- Alto3
- Airgas3
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Agriculture & Farming
- Chemicals & Materials
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in driver trainer jobs.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or Class B with a clean driving record
- Minimum of two to five years of commercial or fleet driving experience
- Experience delivering behind-the-wheel instruction or safety training to adult learners
- Knowledge of federal DOT hours-of-service rules and pre-trip inspection procedures
- Ability to pass a DOT physical examination and background check
- Strong verbal communication skills for one-on-one and classroom instruction settings
Tips for Your Driver Trainer Job Search
List every CDL endorsement you hold
Employers scan for specific endorsements like hazmat, tanker, or doubles before they read anything else. Put each one in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot them immediately without digging.
Quantify the drivers you have trained
Vague claims like 'trained drivers' get skipped. Write how many drivers you brought through certification, what pass rates looked like, or how many hours of behind-the-wheel instruction you delivered. Concrete figures make your experience credible and scannable.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists driver trainer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your specialty
Filter for openings that call out your specific area, whether that is CDL Class A, transit bus, passenger van, or forklift instruction. Applying to roles that match your exact vehicle type and license class gets you past automated screening faster than broad applications do.
Prepare a skills demonstration for interviews
Many driver trainer interviews include a practical component where you teach a short topic or walk an evaluator through a pre-trip inspection. Rehearse explaining a safety procedure out loud, using plain language a new driver with no experience would actually follow.
Negotiate schedule and route flexibility separately
Base pay conversations and scheduling terms often happen at different points in the offer process. Lock in your compensation first, then discuss whether the role requires overnight routes, weekend shifts, or seasonal surges before you sign anything.
Driver Trainer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most driver trainers?
Ancora Education, CARVANA, and Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country are hiring the most driver trainers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Fleet size and driver turnover rates tend to drive demand at the largest employers.
How many driver trainer jobs are remote?
About 0% of driver trainer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote work are curriculum development, online safety course facilitation, and driver coaching programs delivered over video.
How do you become a driver trainer?
Start by holding a valid CDL with an endorsement relevant to the vehicles you will teach, then accumulate several years of verifiable commercial driving experience with a clean record. Many employers also require a DOT physical clearance and a background check. Some states mandate a separate driver instructor certification or a state-issued license before you can teach behind-the-wheel skills commercially.
Can you get hired as a driver trainer with little experience?
Entry-level driver trainer roles do exist, usually at driving schools or fleet operators that prefer to train instructors their own way rather than hire veterans. Your best path is to hold a current CDL, complete a safety training or adult education course to demonstrate instructional awareness, and apply to companies that post the role as 'trainer in training' or pair you with a senior instructor during an apprenticeship period.
What does the driver trainer interview process look like?
Most driver trainer interviews run in two to three stages. A phone or video screen confirms your license status, experience level, and availability. An in-person or on-site interview follows, often including a ride-along or a short classroom demonstration where you explain a procedure to the interviewer as if they were a new driver. Final-stage candidates typically complete a driving evaluation and a background and motor vehicle record check before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to driver trainer jobs?
You can find and apply to driver trainer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your license class, experience level, and preferred location, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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