The Driver Trainer is responsible for training, evaluating, and supporting commercial vehicle drivers to ensure safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, and efficient vehicle operations. The role includes hands-on driver training, vehicle issue analysis, on-road trials, and reporting training outcomes to management.
Responsibilities
- Conduct classroom and on-road training for commercial and heavy vehicle drivers
- Accompany drivers when required to analyze driving behavior, operational issues, or vehicle-related concerns
- Identify skill gaps and provide corrective and refresher training
- Conduct driving trials for new drivers and reassessment for existing drivers
- Take part in vehicle trials when drivers are unavailable or when vehicles are reported as not operational
- Analyze vehicle conditions and identify possible reasons for issues based on performance and driver feedback
- Support driver allocation by evaluating driver suitability for specific vehicles and assignments
- Handle situations where drivers are unwilling or unable to report for assigned work
- Ensure compliance with traffic rules, signaling standards, and company safety policies
- Maintain driver training records, evaluations, and compliance documentation
- Prepare and submit training, assessment, and issue‑analysis reports to management after completion
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of commercial / heavy vehicle driving and training experience
- Valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) License
- Experience with tractor trailers (Tata, Ashok Leyland, Volvo, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of road regulations, traffic signals, and safety standards
- Ability to identify driving and vehicle‑related issues through on‑road analysis
- Good communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills
- Minimum Matric +2 qualification
- Languages: Telugu, Hindi, and Basic English – Mandatory
