Regional Program Director - CDL

Job Summary

The Regional CDL Program Director is the subject matter expert and recognized leader on all matters related to the CDL program for Miller-Motte College, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute, Arizona Automotive Institute, and Berks Technical Institute. This person is responsible for the administration of a best-in-class CDL program, specifically overseeing operations across campuses in Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

The Director ensures adherence to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and applicable state regulatory agency regulations. They develop and train CDL instructors and site leadership on best practices and policies to run an efficient CDL program and drive fleet management and scheduling to ensure profitable, safe programs across all assigned campuses. The Regional CDL Program Director will work closely with Campus Presidents to set standards and roll them out to the designated campuses for implementation. This person will work closely with regional and campus leadership to problem-solve issues in the CDL program and prescribe solutions.

The Regional CDL Program Director assists CDL Leadership in meeting and/or exceeding CDL revenue and profitability goals, fleet management, instructor performance, and scheduling goals while ensuring adherence to institutional, state, and federal guidelines. Crucially, this role requires the flexibility to step in and teach cohorts directly in the event of an instructor absence or based on company needs to ensure program continuity.

Key Responsibilities

I. Develop, organize, and administer Instructor training programs

• Provide subject matter expertise on all aspects of running a successful, high-quality, compliant, and safe CDL program across all campus locations within the operating states.





• Visit, understand, and direct site leadership and instructors on compliance and operational best practices for all aspects of CDL.





• Develop and administer instructor training programs; work with corporate CDL staff to scale training efforts.





• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new CDL staff for all assigned campuses.





• Review daily/weekly/monthly reports and tailor training and discussions with CDL teams based on results.





• Serve as a substitute or primary instructor for cohorts when necessary to cover absences or meet company training demands.

II. Manage operational compliance for the CDL program

• Oversee and operationalize safety and compliance programs mandated by FMCSA, State Departments of Transportation (DOT), and Local Regulatory and Law Enforcement Agencies in each specific jurisdiction.





• Ensure compliance with drug and alcohol policies, road safety, administrative requirements, and all other relevant regulations by identifying best practices, training teams, and escalating and documenting issues.





• Review and maintain accident policy and develop safety initiatives such as defensive driving courses.





• Administer the audit process and scorecard system and report on compliance at all campus locations.





• Implement remediation plans as a result of testing in conjunction with campus leadership.

III. Manage fleet activities, including acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of vehicles

• Work with the Campus President to understand all fleet-related metrics and implement plans to maximize truck efficiency between the two campuses.





• Train instructors and site staff on how best to maintain their trucks and ensure efficient truck operations.





• Ensure staff understands fleet efficiency drivers to ensure optimized fleet management.

IV. Develop, recommend, and implement cost-saving measures through labor, equipment, and fuel programs

• Regularly review, understand, and make recommendations to improve efficiency across all aspects of the CDL business at both campuses.





• Balance CDL schedule demands with the businesses' cost drivers.

V. Leads and Develops Others

• Recognized and respected as the subject matter expert on all operational and compliance aspects of CDL.





• Demonstrates ability to take regulatory concepts and apply them in a compliant, practical way.





• Holds others accountable to established performance levels to achieve individual and group goals.





• Conducts regular check-ins with CDL program staff to review performance versus goals, discuss and resolve issues, and provide the overall support needed to ensure success.





• Manages resources and people processes (e.g., Performance Management, Career Development, Training, Staffing, etc.) to ensure optimal performance.





• Identifies individual and team skill gaps and developmental opportunities (e.g., training, special assignments, conferences, projects, etc.) to facilitate individual and team development.





• Coaches and mentors staff to develop the careers of others and improve individual and team performance.





• Resolves individual and group performance issues in a timely manner to motivate and foster teamwork.





• Identifies opportunities to involve others in new and challenging work assignments that advance the skills and capabilities of individuals and the organization.

Experience and Education Required

• High school diploma




• 5 years of work experience in CDL driving and training





• Management experience





• Working knowledge of FMCSA regulations

Experience and Education Preferred

• BA/BS Degree





• 15 years of progressive work experience in CDL driving and training





• Knowledge of multi-state regulations for CDL (specifically North Carolina)





• Experience with CDL employers, specifically trucking companies




• Track record of growing leaders and independent thinkers

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

I have read and understand the above job description. I further understand that this is not an all-inclusive list and does not constitute a contract. My employment remains at will as with all employees of Ancora Education.