Job Description

The Flatbed 101 Instructor will directly supervise the training of drivers as prescribed in any SOP or as instructed by the Director of Safety or VP of Safety. Duties can consist of but not limited to: contacting drivers who are intended trainees, council drivers as needed, conduct Smith System training, instruct on Hours of Service compliance, CSA, Entry level training, PPE, FMCSA Regulations FMCSR's, Company Rules & Policies, Onboarding new drivers, assisting drivers in setting up their company apps training, setting up hotels, transporting trainees to and from drug tests, hotels, trucks, or physicals, and any road training as required per our training SOP.

The FB101 Instructor will also be responsible for reporting, collecting, and completing any required training document needed and will ensure all evaluations for the trainees are completed weekly to the Director of Safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Classroom instruction and hands-on training.
• Managing the driver trainees that are in the program.
• Responsible for evaluating the driver's skill level, instructing the driver trainees in the proper areas and keeping driver trainees on schedule throughout Week 1 and Week 2 of Flatbed Training.
• The desired candidate will possess a Class-A CDL and be able to train in the classroom, on the yard at our designated training area and on the road for road tests with driver trainees (as required).
• Firsthand Industry knowledge of Flatbed Transportation and Cargo Securement
• Flatbed trucking operations knowledge
• Knowledge of USA 11/14/70 Hours of Service
• Great Communication skills both written and verbal
• Class-A CDL Holder Preferred
• Working Knowledge of Transportation Safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED
• 5+ years of experience working in Supply Chain Management, Safety, Operations, Transportation, Cargo Securement,
• Knowledge of 48’ – 53’ Flatbed trailer sizes ( Preferred )
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office 365, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word
• Recent experience in the Transportation Industry a plus
• Experience as a CMV Division State Trooper or Officer a plus

Additional Information

• Classroom and Hands-On training combined.
• Onboarding of the driver – payroll, benefit sign up, post offer screen, Drive for Gold training, etc.
• In-office orientation to include HOS training, CSA reviews, DOT Inspections, Drivecam, Drug & Alcohol Training etc., Trip Planning, Axles Weights, Measurements, etc.
• Flatbed Hands-On Training, in cab training
• Fundamentals of Flatbed securement vs. Van / Box
• Safe loading and unloading, Tarp operations, Axles weights, measurements, securement of cargo, safety & PPE, time management /trip planning & ELD training
• Commodities Training – Drivers shall be trained and evaluated on securing the items with hands on training.
  • Shingles
  • Concrete pipe
  • Copper Plates
  • OSB Board (Plywood) – X straps
  • Lumber – X straps
  • Slinky rolls (rolled rebar)
  • Flat steel (chains)
  • Basic coil instruction (Driver can return in 90 days for more extensive training on steel coils)

This job is a salary position with no guarantees for career progression. This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities.

PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.