Driver Development Specialist

What You’ll 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 exercise, 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 · Offers 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.