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CDL Driver Instructor

Houston, TX · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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CDL Driver Instructor

Durham, NC · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

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Drivers Education Instructor

Clarkston, GA · On-site

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CDL Instructor

Casper, WY · On-site

$18.25 - $23.50/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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CDL Instructor

Post Falls, ID · On-site

$21 - $27.25/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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CDL Instructor

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$21.25 - $27.50/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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CDL Instructor (64243)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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CDL Instructor (64603)

Cheyenne, WY · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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CDL Instructor (64242)

Billings, MT · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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CDL Instructor (64242)

Billings, MT · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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CDL Instructor (64334)

Caldwell, ID · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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CDL Instructor (64243)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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CDL Instructor (64861)

Schnecksville, PA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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CDL Instructor (64238)

Commerce City, CO · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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CDL Instructor (64334)

Caldwell, ID · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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CDL Instructor (64239)

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry. Requirements: * Valid Class A CDL ...

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How much do truck driver training instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for truck driver training instructor in the United States is $26.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a truck driver training instructor?

Truck Driver Training Instructors are professionals who teach students how to safely operate commercial trucks and prepare them for obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL). They provide both classroom instruction on rules, regulations, and safety procedures, as well as hands-on driving practice. Instructors assess students' skills, offer feedback, and ensure trainees are ready for real-world truck driving. Their role is crucial in shaping safe, competent truck drivers for the transportation industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a truck driver training instructor?

To thrive as a Truck Driver Training Instructor, you need extensive commercial driving experience, a valid CDL (usually Class A), and a thorough understanding of safety and transportation regulations. Familiarity with driving simulators, logbook systems, and instructional materials is important, and certifications such as a CDL instructor endorsement may be required. Strong communication, patience, and mentoring abilities help instructors effectively teach and motivate diverse learners. These skills ensure that trainees are well-prepared for real-world driving, promoting safety and compliance in the trucking industry.

What are some common challenges faced by truck driver training instructors when working with new students?

Truck Driver Training Instructors often encounter students with varying levels of experience and learning styles, which can make it challenging to ensure everyone masters essential safety procedures and driving techniques. Patience and strong communication skills are key, as instructors must clearly convey complex regulations and hands-on skills while maintaining a safe learning environment. Additionally, instructors frequently need to provide individualized feedback and adapt their teaching methods to help students overcome nervousness or confidence issues during behind-the-wheel training.

What is the difference between Truck Driver Training Instructor vs Commercial Truck Driver?

AspectTruck Driver Training InstructorCommercial Truck Driver
CredentialsCommercial driver's license (CDL), instructor certificationCDL, driving experience
Work EnvironmentTraining schools, classrooms, driving simulatorsOn-road, long-haul or local trucking
Employer & Industry UsageTraining institutions, trucking schoolsTrucking companies, logistics industry

While both roles require a CDL and driving experience, a Truck Driver Training Instructor focuses on teaching and certifying new drivers in training environments. In contrast, a Commercial Truck Driver operates trucks in real-world logistics and transportation tasks. The instructor role emphasizes education and safety, whereas the driver role emphasizes operational skills and delivery responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Truck Driver Training Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,474 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

CDL Driver Instructor

Houston, TX • On-site

Sage Truck Driving School
Trucking • 201 - 500 employees
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$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

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Job description

Are you ready to be at home at night? Take your CDL Driving experience to train others! NO teaching experience required!

SAGE provides comprehensive CDL training courses, as well as basic, advanced, and specialized tractor-trailer training. See why SAGE is a #1 rated national truck driver training school, and is trusted by some of the best trucking companies in the country. SAGE is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry.

Requirements:

  • Valid Class A CDL License
  • Minimum two (2) years of practical trucking related experience that demonstrates instructional competency.
  • A safe CDL A driving record as determined by the SAGE Safety Department.
  • Knowledge/Skill: Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of safe truck driving and all of the laws and regulations covering tractor-trailer interstate operations. Driving instructors must also be capable of demonstrating the SAGE curriculum subject matter for the students.
  • Attitude: Driving instructors/teachers must show an attitude that is favorable toward performance. Driver/Instructor attitudes are assessed according to professionalism, respect, motivation, maturity, and safety.

Benefits:

  • Health Benefits (Medical, dental, vision)
  • Home nights and weekends
  • Paid vacations
  • Paid major holidays
  • We offer an excellent working environment
  • 401K with company match
  • Life and Disability

Additional Competencies:

  • All truck driving instructors must have knowledge, skill, and actual performance abilities that far exceed the abilities identified in the objectives of the curriculum.
  • Driving instructors communicate instructions to students, assess student performance, and provide students guidance on performing maneuvers on a skills driving range and in the truck on roads in 4 to 12 hour shifts.

Regulatory Compliance:

Truck Driver Trainers/Instructors must meet the minimum qualifications for interstate tractor-trailer drivers in accordance with all requirements of the applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including, but not limited to, meeting the physical and driver qualification standards of Part 391, as well as be able to pass as D.O.T. drug/alcohol screen.

If you love the CDL life but ready to get off the road and help train the next generation of CDL Drivers, then apply today!

Company Description

Who Are We: Sage Truck Driving School is a leader in post-secondary career education and we are obsessed with student success. Our company is fast-growing and has opportunities for growth and advancement.

What We Offer: We offer our full-time colleagues have a variety of benefits available to them, such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and even Pet Insurance. We offer Disability Coverage, a generously matched 401(k) plan, vacation, paid holidays and more!