Transportation Director jobs in Arizona

Work with the Industry Leader!

As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader.
What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.

Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Lead the Driver Training team by coordinating with operations to ensure outstanding driver onboarding experience (from recruiter to first solo dispatch).

• Lead and motivate to improve performance and build position depth within the Driver Training Program.
• Develop, implement and revise the Driver Training process, procedures and requirements to become and maintain the Trainer certification.
• Qualify, certify and hold trainers accountable to the established requirements and track performance by using statistical analysis.
• Coordinate and actively assist Terminal management teams with matching and planning Trainer and Trainee pairings.
• Develop and implement new training program for all current and future trainers.
• Update systems/programs as appropriate
• Assess and regularly audit quality of company trainers.
• Develop and utilize reporting assess success of the training program, retention rates and the overall quality of training program.
• Implement and manage the train to Manage course. Create continuous education for all trains
• Promote Driver Training Certification and retention to help the company meet the planned growth goals.
• Implement processes to connect train performance and behavioral deficiencies through training and discipline.
• Own all processes within Driver Training Program.
• Implement programs to reduce Safety related expenses.
• Monitor the train and student fleets daily activity including accident, incidents and HOS records.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 6 years' experience in employee development and/or driver development required.
• 2 years' leadership experience required.
• Bachelors in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Report generation
• Mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to interpret user needs and translate into system requirements.
• Ability to understand system data and to identify discrepancies
• Previous knowledge of system analytics helpful

Pay Range: $65,000- $98,000 Annual

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Covered or Tuition Assistance Programs

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.