Class A Commercial Driver Instructor Trainer

Job overview

The Class A Commercial Driver Instructor Trainer role is onsite in Nashville, TN. Compensation is $28–$29 per hour. 160 Driving Academy is a CDL training school that prepares students for commercial driving careers. The instructor teaches Class A driving skills in the yard and on the road, guiding students through inspections, maneuvers, and driving practice to prepare them for CDL testing. The role tracks student progress and works with other instructors to deliver a consistent curriculum and student 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
• report incidents
• follow the curriculum
• maintain the yard
• cover nearby yards when needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

class a cdl instructor

instructor trainer

nashville tn

160 driving academy

cdl training

manual transmission

student coaching

pre-trip inspections

on-road driving

monday–friday schedule

$28–$29 per hour

medical and dental

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental coverage, paid vacation, attendance and birthday paid days off, relocation benefit for qualifying moves, referral bonus, and career advancement path.

Why this role

Most yards operate Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; occasional coverage at other regional yards may involve an overnight stay. The posting lists a valid Class A CDL, 24 months of verifiable driving experience, and manual-transmission teaching ability as requirements.

About the employer

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