Driver Safety & Field Training Manager (27787)
$68,000–$72,000 year
On-site · Morgantown, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
The Driver Safety & Field Training Manager is a hands‐on, field‐based safety leader responsible for improving driver performance, reducing preventable events, and strengthening safety culture through direct coaching, onsite training, and proactive monitoring of ELD and unsafe driving data. The role involves conducting onsite driver training, auditing high-risk locations, providing coaching following safety events, and monitoring driving behaviors. Candidates should have a background in trucking operations and a strong understanding of safety regulations, with an ability to coach drivers professionally.
Required Qualifications
- Background in trucking operations, such as: CDL driver (current or former), Driver trainer or CDL instructor, Lead driver, safety trainer, or field safety role
- Strong understanding of FMCSA regulations
- Driver hours‐of‐service concepts
- Pre‐trip/post‐trip inspections
- Real‐world driver challenges and workflows
- Ability to coach drivers with professionalism, firmness, and respect
- Comfortable using computers and safety systems (MOTIVE ELD, dashboards, reporting tools)
- Willingness to work in the field and be visible with drivers
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with dump, roll-off and/or molten trailers
- Experience with flatbed load securement
- Prior safety or compliance responsibilities
- Experience coaching drivers after incidents or violations
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