Flatbed 101 Instructor

About the role

P&S Transportation is one of the fastest growing flatbed trucking operations with terminals nationwide. We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the training of drivers as prescribed in any SOP or as instructed by the Director of Safety or VP of Safety
• Contact drivers who are intended trainees
• Council drivers as needed
• Conduct Smith System training
• Instruct on Hours of Service compliance, CSA, Entry level training, PPE, FMCSA Regulations FMCSR's, Company Rules & Policies
• Onboard new drivers
• Assist drivers in setting up their company apps training
• Set up hotels
• Transport trainees to and from drug tests, hotels, trucks, or physicals
• Conduct road training as required per training SOP
• Report, collect, and complete any required training documents
• Ensure all evaluations for the trainees are completed weekly to the Director of Safety
• Classroom instruction and hands-on training
• Manage the driver trainees that are in the program
• Evaluate the driver's skill level, instruct driver trainees in proper areas, and keep driver trainees on schedule throughout Week 1 and Week 2 of Flatbed Training

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• 5+ years of experience working in Supply Chain Management, Safety, Operations, Transportation, Cargo Securement
• Firsthand Industry knowledge of Flatbed Transportation and Cargo Securement
• Flatbed trucking operations knowledge
• Knowledge of USA 11/14/70 Hours of Service
• Great Communication skills both written and verbal
• Working Knowledge of Transportation Safety
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office 365, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word

Preferred qualifications

• Class-A CDL Holder
• Knowledge of 48' – 53' Flatbed trailer sizes
• Recent experience in the Transportation Industry
• Experience as a CMV Division State Trooper or Officer

Training content

Classroom and Hands-On training combined. Onboarding of the driver – payroll, benefit sign up, post offer screen, Drive for Gold training, etc. In-office orientation to include HOS training, CSA reviews, DOT Inspections, Drivecam, Drug & Alcohol Training, Trip Planning, Axles Weights, Measurements, etc.

Flatbed Hands-On Training, in cab training:

• Fundamentals of Flatbed securement vs. Van / Box
• Safe loading and unloading, Tarp operations, Axles weights, measurements, securement of cargo, safety & PPE, time management / trip planning & ELD training
• Commodities Training – Drivers shall be trained and evaluated on securing the items with hands on training:
  • Shingles
  • Concrete pipe
  • Copper Plates
  • OSB Board (Plywood) – X straps
  • Lumber – X straps
  • Slinky rolls (rolled rebar)
  • Flat steel (chains)
  • Basic coil instruction (Driver can return in 90 days for more extensive training on steel coils)