Become a Driver Trainer

We want YOU to become a Celadon driver trainer! Trainers are paid to teach our less experienced drivers the ways of the road. All trainers earn $250/week PLUS a bonus for every trainee they graduate. Last year one of our trainers earned an additional $10,000 and with our newly updated pay, trainers can earn even more!

Whether you’re an experienced Celadon driver or you are new to Celadon, you are eligible to become a trainer. Existing Celadon drivers, please call John at 317-526-1314 or send him an email.

New to Celadon? If you meet our hiring requirements and want to become a Celadon driver and trainer, please click the link below to apply to Celadon, and mention to your recruiter that you’re interested in becoming a trainer!

Trainer Pay

Trainers are paid $100 to attend a one-day “Train the Trainer” class in Indianapolis, IN, after they complete class and take their first trainee. Trainers receive pay for all paid miles that are driven by the student.

• $250/week + (mileage rate * miles driven by truck)
• OTR drivers get a $150 bonus for every trainee they graduate
• Local drivers get a $100 bonus for every trainee they graduate

Trainer Requirements

• Minimum of 30 days of employment at Celadon
• Minimum 1-year over the road or local experience verified
• Maintain a Safety Level 2 or below
• No seat belt violations within the last 12 months
• No speeding violations within the last 12 months
• No service failures for the last 90 days
• Professional conduct maintained always
• No outstanding debt with Celadon
• Complete the Trainer and Smith System driving class and road evaluation

Driver Training Timeline

Classroom – One Week: Classroom knowledge and individual skills workshop in the mornings and daily driving with a certified instructor in the afternoons.

Local – One Week: Students are assigned a local trainer whom he/she will drive with each day delivering freight while the local trainer is observing and assisting them.

OTR – Two Weeks: One week in solo mode and one week in team mode. Students are assigned an OTR trainer whom he/she will drive with each day delivering freight while the OTR trainer is observing and assisting them.

Final Evaluation: After the students have completed the above requirements, they will be brought back in for a final evaluation with a certified instructor. Upon completion, the student will be assigned a DM and are considered graduated.