Flatbed 101 Instructor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to

• Classroom instruction and hands-on training.
• Managing the driver trainees that are in the program.
• Responsible for evaluating the driver's skill level, instructing the driver trainees in the proper areas and keeping driver trainees on schedule throughout Week 1 and Week 2 of Flatbed Training.
• The desired candidate will possess a Class-A CDL and be able to train in the classroom, on the yard at our designated training area and on the road for road tests with driver trainees (as required).
• 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
• Class-A CDL Holder Preferred
• Working Knowledge of Transportation Safety
• High School Diploma/ GED
• 5+ years of experience working in Supply Chain Management, Safety, Operations, Transportation, Cargo Securement,
• Knowledge of 48’ – 53’ Flatbed trailer sizes ( Preferred )
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office 365, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word
• Recent experience in the Transportation Industry a plus
• Experience as a CMV Division State Trooper or Officer a plus
• 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 etc., 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)
• 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)
• This job is a salary position with no guarantees for career progression. This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities.
• PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.