Driver Training Manager

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 exceptional 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

Ensure drivers are upgraded and assigned a truck in a timely fashion. Lead improvements that enhance on-boarding experience for all drivers.

• Collaborate and identify with the Director of Driver Training on areas of opportunity to improve and sharing of best practices.
• Review, approve and manage the upgrade process for driver trainees.
• Conduct research of internal retention data and analyze trends in order to identify training needs for assigned region.
• Collaborate with leadership and terminal leadership to increase collective understanding of driver needs.
• Work closely with all terminals and LOB's to understand and determine driver needs.
• Track specific metrics for each Trainer and provide guidance on how each can improve their ability to support each New Hire Driver's progression through training to solo driver status.
• Coach Trainers on critical judgment and thinking skills in order to ensure their decision making is aligned with leadership expectations and in the best interest of the company collectively.
• Communicate frequently with Trainers, Operational Partners, Trainee Drivers and Driver Mentors to identify opportunities for process improvements to optimize organizational results.
• Create and utilize available reports to assist in maintaining and achieving desired metrics.
• Assist Terminal teams with proactively pairing of Trainer's and Trainee's.
• Assist Terminals, Trainers, and Training Leads on safety compliance (SD, Permits, Med Cards, Randoms etc.)
• Review payroll report for accuracy correcting mistakes proactively.
• Participate and monitor recognition campaigns to ensure accurate and timely distribution.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organizations objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 2+ years transportation operations experience required.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Must possess basic proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Must possess advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong problem solving skills.

Pay Range: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 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 Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee 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.