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Our instructors are why.As a CDL Class A Instructor Trainer, you teach students from their first pre-trip inspection to the day they pass their CDL exam - in the yard, and behind the wheel.\nYou will be based at a designated yard, working alongside a team of instructors and a Lead Instructor. From time to time, you may be asked to fill in at other regional yards when coverage is needed. Keeping your yard clean and presentable - light upkeep such as litter pickup, basic painting, and general tidiness - is part of the role.\nThis is local, hands-on work for experienced Class A drivers ready to trade the long-haul life for a role that keeps you home every night and pays you for outcomes that matter.\nOur Compensation\nOpportunity for annual merit increases to hourly wage based on business performance.\nMonthly bonus pool payout: When your yard averages an 80% first-time pass rate, every first-time pass adds $100 to a shared pool, split across the team and paid monthly. Full bonus eligibility requires a 4.7/5 average student rating.\n$100 accident-free bonus for top 15 yards. Additional paid hours for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime.\nOur Schedule\nMonday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30PM for most yards.\nHigher volume yards sometimes run seven days a week, ten hours per day - opening alternative shifts including some four-day work weeks with three days off.\nOccasional fill in at another regional yard. There is a possibility to stay over in a hotel. Per diem paid, and mileage is paid if you are using your own vehicle.\nStudents depend on their instructors being present. Reliable, on-time attendance is core to the role.\nWhat You Will Do At 160 Driving Academy\nTeach Class A driving skills using hands-on training in outdoor yards on automatic and manual transmissions.\nGuide students step-by-step through pre-trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and on-road driving.\nPrepare students to pass CDL testing standards on the first attempt.\nTrack student attendance and progress; provide additional support when needed.\nMaintain accurate training records, evaluations, and documentation.\nReporting of all incidents and accidents to your lead and corporate in a timely manner.\nWork closely with fellow instructors and your Lead Instructor to deliver a consistent student experience and follow our defined curriculum.\nHelp keep the yard and building clean and presentable\nCover for other instructors at nearby regional yards in certain emergencies.\n90-day probationary period to ensure adherence to safety, compliance and curriculum.\nAssist with the transfer of trucks to repair operations and neighboring yards for use.\nStudent-centric approach to teaching with ability to exhibit patience and professionalism.\nAbility to climb in/out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate maneuvers.\nAdditional requirements that apply specific to the role may be requested.\nOur Benefits\nMedical and dental (shared expense).\nPaid vacation: 1 week to start, 2 weeks after year 1, 3 weeks after year 2.\n8-hour paid day off for a full year of perfect attendance.\nPaid day off for your birthday after 1 year of service (8 hours floating holiday)\n$3,000 relocation benefit for moving to our locations 100+ miles away.\n$500 referral bonus per instructor hire.\nBranded gear (vests, hats, flashlights, gauges) and access to yard laptops.\nCareer path: Yard Instructor ? Assistant Lead Instructor ? Lead Instructor ? Regional Manager.\nWhy Work At 160 Driving Academy? We train the people America runs on. With 90+ yards across 32 states and the highest training volume of any CDL school in the country, we're growing where the industry is growing - which means real career paths for our people, not just our students. If you've spent your career behind the wheel and you're ready to use what you've learned to launch other drivers' careers, we want to talk.\n160 Drivers Academy appreciates and supports our nations’ great veterans who are strongly encouraged to apply.We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer 160 Driving Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.\nRequirements\nOur Required Credentials\nHigh school graduation certificate or equivalent.\nValid Class A CDL with a minimum of 24 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience. 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