Truck Driver Trainer | Oakland, CA

Description

At Knight Transportation we have one mission: Deliver More. We are committed to delivering more for our drivers. More Miles. More Pay. More Respect!
What does it mean to be part of the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier in the country? So much MORE.

Job Details:
We are looking for passionate and safe drivers to become training mentors for our trainee drivers. Help develop the next generation of CDL A drivers while gaining financially.

• Top trainers can earn up to $120,000 a year
• Trainers are compensated for both their miles and their student's miles
• Additional pay for having a student on the truck

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Benefits for Employees and Family
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions, Stock Purchase Plan
• Short & long term disability offered
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Accident insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Perks

• Monthly Safety & Production Bonus Available
• Automatic Pay Increases
• 27 Terminals Nationwide
• 24/7 Roadside Support
• Late Model Equipment
• Rider and Pet Policy
• All Trucks Equipped With Inverter
• CDL School Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A license
• 1 year of Class A experience within the last 5 years or 6 months of Class A experience within the last year
• No DUI within 5 years or 10 years if CDL holder at time of DUI
• No more than 1 preventable accident in the past 2 years, no major accident within 5 years
• No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug tests

Additional Trainer Qualifications:

• Minimum of 30 days with Knight
• Must have at least 60,000 Miles solo & 1 winter season driving OTR
• Must be willing to run a minimum of 2 weeks at a time
• No more than 1 moving violation in the last year
• No more than 1 preventable Incident/Accident in last year

What Makes Knight
Different ?

Route to Million Miles

Route To A Million Miles is a reward system that is designed to celebrate a driving associate's milestones with the company. Rewards include: company swag, stocks, and even a BRAND-NEW CUSTOM TRUCK.

Pay & Monthly Bonuses

TRU Pay, short for Transparent Reliable Understandable Pay, is a pay band structure that gives drivers pay increases that are based on individual production. Drivers can earn trip pay based on a calculation of dispatched miles that ranges from $.45 to $.63 CPM depending on route and experience.

Affordable Medical/401k

Knight partners with BlueCross, Blue Shield and Delta Dental to give drivers' and their families affordable health and dental insurance. Knight also offers drivers' 401K with matching and an employee stock purchase plan.

Rider & Pet Policy

Knight's rider and pet policy gives drivers the opportunity to bring a companion on the road with them, whether they are a family member who is age 12 or older or a four-legged, furry friend.

Military Benefits

Knight offers special programs, apprenticeships, and even CDL training scholarships for military veterans. Contact us to learn more about our Fleet of Heroes program and other benefits.