Truck Driver Trainer | San Jose, CA

Top Trainer

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. Paid Time Off 3 days after 90 days of service. 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 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 last year. No more than 1 preventable Incident/Accident in last year.