• Job Description

  Req#: R1891

  Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a fun, family-oriented culture. The Western Express campus is a state-of-the-art facility rebuilt in 2020, with three on site gyms, guided fitness classes, and a cafeteria. We are proud to be a culture that promotes from within and has infinite growth potential. One of our core values is to be hardworking, and we reward those individuals with opportunity and incentive.

  Roles and Responsibilities

  • Conduct evaluations of prospective driver trainers following check-in procedures

  • Deliver hands-on training for Safety Route Ins through practical application

  • Support instructional efforts during practical training sessions for prospective driver trainers

  • Provide coverage and support for the Safety Team as needed

  • Conduct performance investigations and implement appropriate corrective actions or interventions

  • Assess and certify the qualifications of potential driver trainers

  • Facilitate "Train-the-Trainer" programs and present "Lifestyle of a Trainer" instructional content

  Position Goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Enhance the quality and preparedness of OTR (Over-the-Road) driver trainers through structured evaluation and hands-on training

  • Improve the safety performance of OTR drivers with identified issues through targeted training and individualized coaching

  Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Proven experience as an OTR Driver Trainer

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and mentor drivers in a one-on-one setting

  Preferred Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

  • Familiarity with internal software systems related to training and safety

  • Demonstrated effectiveness as a classroom instructor with strong presentation skills

  Growth Potential

  • Opportunities for advancement to roles such as Driver Training Supervisor or Safety Manager

  Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position.

  Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

  Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

  I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.

  Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

  Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

  I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.

• About the company

  Western Express operates van and flatbed OTR divisions throughout the United States. Drive with Western, call 877-819-0980.

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