Job opportunity
Driver Training - Safety / Yard Trainer - Challenger (Cambridge)
Fastfrate Group
Role Summary:
The Safety & Yard Trainer is responsible for evaluating, training, and developing professional drivers to ensure compliance with company safety standards, regulatory requirements, and safe operating practices. This role conducts pre-hire and post-accident road evaluations, delivers classroom and practical driver training, and provides coaching to improve driver performance and reduce operational risk.
Working closely with new and existing drivers, the Safety & Yard Trainer delivers in-cab, yard, orientation, and defensive driving training while assessing driving competency, identifying development opportunities, and maintaining accurate performance documentation. The role also supports driver recruitment efforts through participation in job fairs, trade shows, and industry outreach activities.
Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm
Work Arrangement:
On-site
Position Type:
Non-Union
Employment Status:
Permanent
Compensation:
Houry Rate: $28.56
Work Location & Environment:
300 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge ON; Office environment
Key Accountabilities:
Completing pre-hire road evaluations
Completing post-accident road evaluations
Facilitating in-cab on road training
Facilitating in-yard training
Leading driver orientation and defensive driving classroom training
Participating in Job Fairs, Trade Shows and visiting Truck Schools to recruit professional drivers
Provides coaching to drivers in various situations to improve their skills
Completes daily reports on the driver’s performance and provide constructive feedback on how to improve their performance
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications:
We’re looking for someone who brings:
Education & Experience:
Secondary school diploma
Prior work experience in the transportation industry
AZ Driver’s License
Minimum 2-3 years prior related driving experience required
Air brake and defensive driving training
Skills & Abilities:
Dependable
Independent
Cooperative
Shows integrity
Adaptable and flexible
Demonstrated concern for others
A continuous improvement focus on work
Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional and a positive team member
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Apply on source site The Safety & Yard Trainer is responsible for evaluating, training, and developing professional drivers to ensure compliance with company safety standards, regulatory requirements, and safe operating practices. This role conducts pre-hire and post-accident road evaluations, delivers classroom and practical driver training, and provides coaching to improve driver performance and reduce operational risk.
Working closely with new and existing drivers, the Safety & Yard Trainer delivers in-cab, yard, orientation, and defensive driving training while assessing driving competency, identifying development opportunities, and maintaining accurate performance documentation. The role also supports driver recruitment efforts through participation in job fairs, trade shows, and industry outreach activities.
Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm
Work Arrangement:
On-site
Position Type:
Non-Union
Employment Status:
Permanent
Compensation:
Houry Rate: $28.56
Work Location & Environment:
300 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge ON; Office environment
Key Accountabilities:
Completing pre-hire road evaluations
Completing post-accident road evaluations
Facilitating in-cab on road training
Facilitating in-yard training
Leading driver orientation and defensive driving classroom training
Participating in Job Fairs, Trade Shows and visiting Truck Schools to recruit professional drivers
Provides coaching to drivers in various situations to improve their skills
Completes daily reports on the driver’s performance and provide constructive feedback on how to improve their performance
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications:
We’re looking for someone who brings:
Education & Experience:
Secondary school diploma
Prior work experience in the transportation industry
AZ Driver’s License
Minimum 2-3 years prior related driving experience required
Air brake and defensive driving training
Skills & Abilities:
Dependable
Independent
Cooperative
Shows integrity
Adaptable and flexible
Demonstrated concern for others
A continuous improvement focus on work
Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional and a positive team member
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