Driver Development Specialist

What Youll Do

• Responsible for delivering driver training and development in compliance with Company, Federal, and State regulations.
• Assessing and coaching drivers of articulated vehicles, both in the truck and in a simulator environment.
• Maintaining accurate records of all training and fostering an encouraging learning environment.
• Conduct driver-facing development in classroom, one-on-one, and hands-on settings.
• Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, i.e., role-playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, and videos.
• Facilitate and implement simulator training and development programs and maintain knowledge of simulator technology to develop and implement curriculum.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, class completions, evaluations, and coaching sessions in the appropriate systems.
• Perform safety-related functions including, but not limited to, accident reviews and skills and behavior assessments.
• Offer specific training and development programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills, i.e., close quarter training, simulator training, e-learning, or other proprietary or non-proprietary training and development.
• Coach/Counsel drivers in collaboration with Operations and Safety for violations of DOT Regulations, FMCSR safety standards, and company policies.
• Conduct on-road tests and other evaluations with drivers to determine if drivers meet U.S. Xpress skills standards and are in compliance with safety, DOT, FMCSR, and company regulations and policies.
• Maintain U.S. Xpress-required certifications and professional licensure.
• Model safe behaviors and professional interactions.
• Obtain and organize procedure manuals, guides, or course materials such as handouts or visual materials.
• Maintain all classroom technology and equipment, including but not limited to computers, Driver Tech units, simulators, projectors, screens, etc., responsible for reporting and tracking problems to resolution.
• Incumbent must complete U.S. Xpress Professional Driving Program once a year.