Commercial Driver’s License Class A Instructor Trainer

Job overview

The Commercial Driver’s License Class A Instructor Trainer role is an onsite position in Peoria, IL. The posting does not specify a base pay range; it describes a monthly bonus pool and other bonus opportunities. 160 Driving Academy trains commercial driver’s license students, with the role based at a designated yard. The instructor teaches Class A driving skills and guides students through inspections, yard maneuvers, and on-road driving to prepare them for CDL testing. The role tracks student progress, maintains training records, follows the curriculum, and works with fellow instructors to provide a consistent learning experience.

What you'll do

• Teach Class A driving skills on automatic and manual transmissions
• guide students through pre-trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and on-road driving
• prepare students for CDL testing
• track attendance and progress
• maintain training records and evaluations
• report incidents and accidents
• coordinate with instructors and the Lead Instructor
• help maintain the yard
• cover nearby yards in certain emergencies
• assist with truck transfers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

commercial driver’s license class a

cdl instructor

instructor trainer

driver training

manual transmission

student coaching

cdl testing

training records

peoria il

160 driving academy

veteran applicants encouraged

medical and dental

paid vacation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental with shared expense
• paid vacation
• paid day off for a full year of perfect attendance
• birthday floating holiday after one year
• relocation benefit for qualifying moves
• referral bonus
• career path opportunities.

Why this role

The posting describes a Monday–Friday schedule for most yards, with alternative schedules at some higher-volume yards. Occasional coverage at another regional yard may involve an overnight stay, with per diem and mileage paid as applicable.

About the employer

160 Driving Academy is hiring for this role. Industry: Automobile Driving Schools. Sector: 61.