Description

Step into a role where you get to shape the next generation of professional drivers and make a real impact every day!

Ancora Training is a prominent name in CDL instruction, providing expert truck driver training to community colleges, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies across the nation. But we are way more than just a truck driving school: we are an education company driven to help adult learners start a new career (or strengthen their current path) through a wide variety of programs in transportation, skilled trades, professional development, and more. 

If you love the world of trucking and have a passion for teaching, we want to talk to you! We are currently hiring CDL Driver Trainers in multiple markets (listed below). As a Driver Trainer, you’ll lead the charge in delivering hands-on, engaging training to adult learners, whether bringing ELDT Theory to life in the classroom, coaching students through range maneuvers, or guiding them on the road.

This isn’t just about teaching, it’s about mentoring. You’ll bring your real-world experience, strong communication skills, and leadership mindset to help students build confidence and succeed in their driving. Working closely with a supportive leadership team, including the Program Director and Lead Driver Trainer, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment that values expertise, growth, and teamwork. You'll be shepherding students through Ancora Training's CDL-A and/or CDL-B courses, from ELDT theory through range maneuvers and skills exam prep. We also offer training in endorsements like Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus, depending on our client's needs. 

If you enjoy variety in your day, take pride in teaching others, and want to be part of a program that truly moves people forward, Ancora Training is a place you’ll thrive.

We’ve got you covered with a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, and a 403(b), along with flexible scheduling to support your life outside of work. Even better, you’ll be part of an amazing, supportive team that truly values what you do and celebrates the meaningful impact you make every day by helping students launch brand-new careers.

As part of an education organization, our employees also enjoy exclusive access to our dozens of certificate and post-secondary programs, many of which feature stacking credentials to put a college degree—whether an Associate's, Bachelors, or Master's—within reach and without a mountain of debt. 

For the last four consecutive years, Ancora Training has been recognized by Women in Trucking as one of the Top Places for Women to Work in Transportation, and we have been privileged to be part of the MAP program for the last three.

Sound interesting? Apply here! 

Markets Where We're Hiring: 

• Bangor, Maine
• Fairfield, Maine
• Wells, Maine
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Ithaca, New York
• Columbus, Ohio
• Lehigh, Pennsylvania
• Charlottesville, Virginia
• Lynchburg, Virginia
• Richmond, Virginia

Key Responsibilities

I. Promotes and Maintains a Positive Learning Environment

• Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of all policies, and adheres to and upholds their implementation and enforcement.
• Convenes all assigned classes per their start and end times.
• Maintains a safe environment for all students and staff.
• Safeguards materials, records, and equipment.
• Abides by all Federal, state, and accreditation/compliance rules and regulations.
• Serves as a professional role model to students.
• Inspires student confidence in program, faculty, and self.
• Maintains professional dress and demeanor and communication
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
• Maintains an attitude of enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate and collaborate.
• Interacts with students and fellow employees in a courteous, professional, and positive manner.
• Treats students with fairness, impartiality, and objectivity.
• Provides advance notification regarding lateness, absence, and vacation schedules during time of substitute assignment. 

II. Fulfills Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of student progress, performance, and attendance, using the tools and technology provided by the institution, as required by school policy and procedure.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
• Maintains flexibility in fulfilling the instructional needs of the division/client.
• Delivers instructional material

III. Train students in all areas of trucking/driving. 

• Administer written tests on classroom material and evaluate grades.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections of commercial motor vehicles
• Instruct air-brake tests.
• Instruct straight-line backing.
• Instruct offset backing, right and left.
• Instruct 45-degree alley-docking.
• Instruct parallel parking, conventional side, and driver side.
• Utilize effective delivery skills (e.g., eye contact, voice intonation, and various questioning techniques).
• Draw on personal experiences to relate the material presented.
• Utilizes required skills assessments to evaluate student progress in the skills required to successfully pass and obtain their Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to stand and walk for 8-10 hours outside, in all elements, climb in and out of trucks several times a day, and lift and move up to 50 lbs. 

Ready to learn more? Apply now! 

Requirements

Experience and Education Required

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), the Class level must meet the required level of the position
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of verifiable on-the-road experience within the last 5 years.
• MVR and background check, which includes a drug screening
• Ability to pass our road test, as applicable.
• Required to pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen.
• Ability to maintain a valid Medical Examiner Certificate and pass DOT drug tests upon hire and on an ongoing basis, when applicable.
• Knowledge of procedures for and ability to execute a pre-trip inspection, air-brake tests, and CDL driving essentials (i.e. straight-line backing, offset backing, 45-degree alley-docking, parallel parking).
• Ability to instruct shifting patterns (i.e. driving highway, city, night vs day, in different weather conditions).
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
• Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
• Ability to show sensitivity to the needs and requirements of adult learners.
• Ability to identify different learning styles, and adjust instruction to provide the student the greatest chance of success. 
• Ability to attend new faculty orientation before the first term of employment.
• Ability and desire to embrace the school’s mission.
• Ability to inspire students to the highest level of achievement in preparation for meeting employer expectations.
• Commitment to stay current with industry standards and requirements within the field of instruction.
• Ability to facilitate learning on-course content in the field of instruction.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups in a formal setting.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal relationship skills are necessary for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
• Proficiency in technology to include but not limited to Microsoft office suite, Google suite, and cloud based applications.
• For Maine and Minnesota locations: preference for certified instructors. 

Physical Demands

• Mobility & Balance: Ability to frequently  climb in/out of the cab, bend, squat, kneel, twist and reach to perform pre/post-trip inspections and navigate tight spaces.
• Strength: Ability to crank trailer landing gear (often 100+ lbs), handle training and safety equipment, and potentially assist with loading/unloading (if applicable).
• Endurance: Ability to sustain physical activity and be alert during extending driving and instructional periods, including exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, rain, ice or snow.
• Sensory Acuity and Overall Health: Must possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by Federal regulations.

Specific Tasks & Considerations:

• Demonstrating Skills: Physically showing students how to couple/uncouple trailers, perform inspections, and maneuver the large vehicle.
• Environmental Exposure: Working outdoors in various conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow while training.

Come work with us! Apply now!