Academy Leader

Swift Transportation is a leading truckload carrier in America with a history dating back to the 1960s. We operate nationwide, fostering strong connections among drivers, shop employees, and office staff. Our culture emphasizes continual learning, improvement, and diverse growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Driver Academy, overseeing all aspects of driver instruction, including classroom, range, and road training, while ensuring compliance with state regulations and maintaining our education commission.
• Oversee day-to-day Range & Road operations, ensuring quality instruction and training for Academy students and compliance with state regulations; assign duties to Range and Road Instructors as needed.
• Lead and motivate staff to meet Academy goals and objectives.
• Ensure the Academy maintains high productivity, progressive training methods, and top-quality instruction materials.
• Maintain compliance with state regulations, VA, DOT, and PTDIA standards.
• Manage driver instruction operations and facilitate classroom, range, and road instruction as needed to transition graduating students to Company drivers.
• Develop and monitor the Academy's budget.
• Participate in the development of training manuals and methods.
• Interface with driver services to ensure revenue on Academy trucks.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating effectively to meet company demands and expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Five years of experience as an Over the Road (OTR) driver.
• Two years of experience with a truck driver school.
• Two years of management experience.
• One year of safety-related experience.
• Must meet and maintain PTDI and CVTA standards.
• One year of truck driver school or safety experience may substitute for each year of required college education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage and analyze budgets.
• Strong decision-making skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability, supplemental, and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid training.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change).
• Military leave.
• Discounts with vendors.
• Volunteer opportunities with organizations like Children’s Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity.
• Training, development, and growth opportunities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Pay

$71,500 - $90,000 annual.