Fleet Safety Specialist

BEST Logistics Group is excited to begin the process of onboarding a Fleet Training Specialist that will join our Safety department here in Kernersville, NC!

Reporting to our Safety Training Supervisor, the person stepping into this opportunity will play a critical role in the onboarding of new Class-A CDL drivers across BEST Logistics Group’s 4 fleets, while also conducting remedial training for existing drivers, providing support with our “Train-the-Trainer” program, our Driver Finishing Program for new Class-A CDL holders, assisting with dash-cam coaching, assisting with the creation of instructional material, and much more.

The Fleet Training Specialist will be responsible for:

• Establishing an engaging, hands-on training environment for all prospective new drivers during the new hire orientation process; will ensure that all new drivers are compliant and knowledgeable with all DOT regulations as well as company policies and procedures

• Partnering 1:1 with new driver trainers, providing them with the necessary training, knowledge, materials, and guidance as they become part of our Driver Finishing Program and train new drivers

• Overseeing the Driver Finishing Program, acting as a mentor to our trainers and trainees, while also conducting weekly trainer/trainee evaluations and updating our partners in orientation of the trainee’s progress in the program. Will conduct all final skills tests to ensure the trainee is fully equipped to operate independently

• Creating and maintaining up-to-date and pertinent training material that excites and engages them into the culture here at BEST

• Collaborating with fleet leadership to ensure new hire drivers are assigned to the best fit/available mentor

• Acting as a mentor to drivers in the field, evaluating their performance to identify areas for improvement, implementing corrective actions, and providing support that leads to better operational efficiency and service quality

• Taking appropriate actions to investigate and resolve areas of performance concern with Fleet Operations to impact a higher level of driver retention

• Assisting Safety team in camera coaching, E-Log Training (via Pedigree/Motiv), and other training opportunities as needed

• Participating in regular Fleet Safety Meetings and assisting with driver recognition programs

Interested candidates should:

• Hold a valid Class-A CDL and have a minimum 5 years of CDL driving experience

• No preventable accidents in the past year

• Flexible schedule; this person will work 8a-5p, Monday through Friday, but should exercise the flexibility to work earlier or later days as necessary, and some weekends as needed

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and a comfortability learning and utilizing different systems and technology

Ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of Safety and Compliance within a Transportation, Supply Chain or Logistics industry

• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSR Regulations

• Familiarity with Hours of Service for CDL A Drivers

• Problem-solving ability within a fast-paced environment

• Be a motivated self-starter

• Experience in MS Office, particularly Excel; knowledge of TenStreet highly helpful as well

• CDL Class A (required)