Load Securement Instructor

Overview

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Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a fun, family-oriented culture. The Western Express campus is a state-of-the-art facility rebuilt in 2020, with three on site gyms, guided fitness classes, and a cafeteria. We are proud to be a culture that promotes from within and has infinite growth potential. One of our core values is to be hardworking, and we reward those individuals with opportunity and incentive.

The position requires in-person, hands-on training and coaching with collaboration across safety, driver development, and operations teams.

• Instruct drivers on proper securement techniques for various load types
• Demonstrate securement procedures and explain load-specific methods
• Evaluate driver securement performance and provide constructive feedback
• Ensure all training meets FMCSA regulations and internal policy requirements
• Reinforce customer-specific securement policies and safety expectations
• Conduct in-cab evaluations and real-time road instruction
• Provide feedback on driver handling, speed management, lane control, and safety practices
• Train drivers on pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Address any driving-related performance concerns with timely coaching and retraining
• Uphold and model safe driving behavior and company expectations

• Cargo inspection and working load limits
• Proper use of chains, straps, ropes, and tarping techniques
• Securement of coils, lumber, wire, rebar, containers, and sheetrock
• Job site and roadside safety protocols
• Defensive driving practices and FMCSA compliance
• Pre-trip inspections and vehicle operation standards

• Prior experience with flatbed load securement and over-the-road driving
• Instructional or training experience in a safety or driving environment preferred
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and correct behaviors
• Basic computer literacy to log training progress and complete reports
• Reliable transportation and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to work outdoors and in a variety of weather conditions (when safe)
• Certifications in OSHA, TIA, or similar safety programs a plus

This position requires full-time, in-person presence due to the hands-on nature of training and coaching. Collaboration with safety, driver development, and operations teams is essential for prompt issue resolution, coaching interventions, and supporting ongoing driver success.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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Note:

In-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position due to the collaborative nature of the work environment and the need for idea generation and execution.