CDL Class A Instructor Trainer
About the role
160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country — 14 years strong, 90+ locations across 32 states, training roughly 20,000 students a year with an overall 88% average first-time pass rate. 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. You 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. This 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.
Pay
Annual merit increases to hourly wage based on business performance. Monthly 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. $100 accident‑free bonus for top 15 yards. Additional paid hours for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM for most yards. Higher 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. Occasional fill‑in at another regional yard. There is a possibility to stay over in a hotel; per diem is paid, and mileage is paid if you use your own vehicle. Students depend on their instructors being present; reliable, on‑time attendance is core to the role.
Responsibilities
- Teach Class A driving skills using hands‑on training in outdoor yards on automatic and manual transmissions.
- Guide students step‑by‑step through pre‑trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and on‑road driving.
- Prepare students to pass CDL testing standards