What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver Business Trainer position at Landstar?
What is Landstar?
Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry’s most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company.
Location: Onsite Reedsville, PA
Schedule: Mon – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Salary: $45,000 - $52,000
What work will you perform?
As a Truck Driver Business Trainer at Landstar, you will lead various business related trainings for new Landstar truck drivers (internally called BCO's) as they launch and grow their Landstar career. You will help ensure they understand Landstar's systems and procedures including safety regulations. This involves hosting open, interactive forums for questions, providing guidance on finding loads and getting paid, and emphasizing the use of essential Landstar business tools and resources. The ideal candidate is a coach/mentor who wants to help others succeed. Former teachers, coaches, safety, operations or transportation professionals who want to grow a career with a stable company should consider applying.
Essential Responsibilities
Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.
Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.
If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!
Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com.
Privacy Policy
Landstar uses application information only for employment related purposes, including background investigations and regulatory compliance. Landstar will not disclose the information to any other person or entity, unless compelled by force of law. Landstar stores your application information on computers operated by Ceridian. This on-line application software is provided by Ceridian under an agreement which specifies that Ceridian will not disclose or make any use of application information stored on its secure servers.
Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry’s most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company.
Location: Onsite Reedsville, PA
Schedule: Mon – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Salary: $45,000 - $52,000
What work will you perform?
As a Truck Driver Business Trainer at Landstar, you will lead various business related trainings for new Landstar truck drivers (internally called BCO's) as they launch and grow their Landstar career. You will help ensure they understand Landstar's systems and procedures including safety regulations. This involves hosting open, interactive forums for questions, providing guidance on finding loads and getting paid, and emphasizing the use of essential Landstar business tools and resources. The ideal candidate is a coach/mentor who wants to help others succeed. Former teachers, coaches, safety, operations or transportation professionals who want to grow a career with a stable company should consider applying.
Essential Responsibilities
- Facilitate an open forum where new BCO's and Operators receive assistance and support.
- Acclimate new BCO's and Operators to the "Landstar System" (i.e., how to find loads, settlement process, resolution steps)
- Update BCO and Operator files in iSeries 400, as necessary.
- Provide solutions for BCO and Operator questions/problems/concerns.
- Perform as intermittent backup for Landstar peers as necessary
- Actively participate in onsite Safety meetings
- Handle incoming calls from BCO's and Operators.
- Special projects and assignments as needed.
- Deliver instruction on Landstar policies, logging, hazardous materials, regulatory information, and "Decision Driving" skills and techniques
- Promote the importance of essential Landstar business productivity resources (including, but not limited to, business planners, Landstar website and intranet, industry specific apps, and precalculated interactive excel spreadsheets).
- High School Diploma or GED required
- One year of operations and/or safety experience
- 1 year of leadership, coaching, or training experience
- 6 months of experience with in-person presentations
- 6 months of transportation experience
- Ability to engage, educate, and train individuals in a fast-paced environment
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Professional demeanor
- Good organizational skills including time management
Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.
Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.
If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!
Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com.
Privacy Policy
Landstar uses application information only for employment related purposes, including background investigations and regulatory compliance. Landstar will not disclose the information to any other person or entity, unless compelled by force of law. Landstar stores your application information on computers operated by Ceridian. This on-line application software is provided by Ceridian under an agreement which specifies that Ceridian will not disclose or make any use of application information stored on its secure servers.
Salary : $45,000 - $52,000