Description

Work with the Industry Leader!

As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader.
What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptiAonal performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.

Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Instruct new CDL holders in driving techniques with the use of tractor simulations that replicate over the road training and backing. Use of the Training deck to test the skills from the simulator will translate to the real world.

Completed daily proficiency paperwork for each student and submit to Training Director for Review.Evaluate and coach students on driving techniques and backing utilizing the simulator(s).Evaluate students on maneuvering course to confirm proficiencies.Conduct classroom-based training with students.Facilitate hands on/non-driving training utilizing stations, classroom, technology, and company equipment (tractor/trailer).Coordinate with CDL & Recruiting team to make sure we have the most qualified candidates for Top Gun Academy.Work closely with Top Gun leadership to develop additional simulator content and suggest improvements.Ensure all coursework coincides with Company Safety Guidelines and standard operating procedures.Proactively works to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

Two years' truck driving experience. Must be able to qualify for hire with Swift Transportation as a CDL driver by meeting 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.Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.Good verbal and written communication skills.Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.Microsoft Office SuiteReport generationMathematical, analytical and problem solving skills.Ability to interpret user needs and translate into system requirements.Ability to understand system data and to identify discrepanciesPrevious knowledge of system analytics helpful

Pay Range: $60,250.00 - $73,750.00 Annual

What we offer:

Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.Potential bonus pay based on company performance.Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:401(K)Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life InsurancePaid Time OffEmployee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.