CDL Driving Instructor / Safety Trainer - Motorcoach

About the role

Starr Bus Charter & Tours, a third‑generation family‑owned company serving the Mid‑Atlantic since 1947, seeks a CDL Driving Instructor & Safety Trainer to train the next generation of professional motorcoach drivers. If you've built a successful career behind the wheel and enjoy mentoring others — or you come from a teaching or corporate training background and hold a CDL — we'd like to talk with you. The role involves classroom and behind‑the‑wheel instruction, evaluations, coaching, and ensuring compliance with DOT/FMCSA standards while promoting a culture of safety and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and behind‑the‑wheel CDL training for newly hired drivers
• Deliver training in accordance with Starr standards, FMCSA regulations, and industry best practices
• Evaluate driver performance and provide coaching, mentorship, and constructive feedback
• Conduct road evaluations and skills assessments
• Provide refresher, remedial, and safety‑focused training for current drivers as needed
• Reinforce defensive driving techniques, passenger safety practices, and customer service expectations
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, ELDT, and state licensing requirements
• Maintain accurate training records
• Support driver development initiatives
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Takes pride in developing people and watching them grow
• Leads by example, on and off the road
• Believes safety is non‑negotiable, no exceptions
• Wants to leave the industry better than they found it
• Comes from any background — motorcoach, trucking, school transportation, transit, or driver training — and brings that perspective to the team

Pay

$65,000 – $75,000 annual salary

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stable, full‑time, year‑round employment
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development