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CDL-A - Tanker Driver Trainer

Schneider
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026

Tanker Driver Trainer

Home time: Daily

Experience: 12 months or greater CDL experience

Schedule
  • Monday through Friday, 0700-1700.
Overview
  • Be a subject matter expert in commercial driving and serve as a critical resource to both drivers and Operations.
  • Support existing drivers by providing various training needs, evaluating essential driving skills and determining road readiness.
  • Partner with Operations to act as a safety advocate while also assisting drivers.
  • Navigate a variety of coaching and training calls effectively and efficiently.
  • Provide hands-on training that meets curriculum requirements and driver needs.
  • Work with Safety, Training Leadership and Operations to solve issues identified during training and recommendations for next steps.
  • Maintain and update training records to ensure compliance.
  • Actively assist with driver out-processing tasks and help new driver associates adapt to the over-the-road lifestyle.
  • Haul freight regularly and provide coverage for the training phone queue.
  • Support in other capacities to include assisting with travel to offsite locations, conducting customer start-ups and interventions, repositioning equipment, hauling freight and performing truck inspections.
  • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and the scope of the job may change based on business demands.
Pay and bonus potential
  • Competitive starting annual salary.
  • Bi-monthly paychecks.
  • Annual profit-sharing bonuses available.
  • Paid vacation time available immediately after starting.

*Based on CDL driver experience, performance and location

Skills qualifications
  • Previous instructor/training experience preferred.
  • Ability to coach and mentor effectively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and the ability and willingness to accept change.
  • Ability to learn, demonstrate and train Schneider’s company policies and procedures.
  • Experience in Word, Excel, and other computer-based systems is a plus.
Driver qualifications
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
  • DOT physical card.
  • At least 24 months of Class A driving experience.
  • Tanker endorsement required at time of hire.
  • HazMat endorsement required after starting — Schneider’s self-paced online certification training will help you secure it.
  • Live within 50 miles of Reserve, LA.

Still need more experience or have questions about qualifications? Call us at 800-447-7433, and we can talk you through everything.

Additional benefits
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
More reasons to choose Schneider
  • Resilient, values-based culture that drives safety first and always, integrity in every action, respect for all and excellence in all we do.
  • Individual development opportunities through company-paid training, active leadership involvement and more than 170 online personal development courses.
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