Driver Training - Safety / Yard Trainer - Challenger (Cambridge)

Challenger is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and all qualified individuals.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at accessibility@challenger.com and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Challenger Motor Freight Company Profile:

Challenger, part of the Fastfrate Group, is a leading North American transportation and logistics provider, offering Full Truck Load (FTL) services across North America, supported by integrated logistics solutions. With advanced fleet capabilities, modern facilities, and a strong commitment to service excellence, Challenger supports a wide range of industries with safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Employees at Challenger are part of a performance-driven culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Through advanced technology, ongoing training, and diverse career opportunities across driving, operations, maintenance, logistics, and administration, Challenger provides an environment where motivated individuals can build long-term, rewarding careers.

Why you’ll love working here:

• A workplace where you can learn, grow, and build your career
• A culture that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement
• Supportive leaders who provide guidance while giving you autonomy
• A team-focused environment
• A competitive total-rewards package, including group benefits and a company-sponsored retirement savings plan
• Support for professional memberships, training, and certifications

The Opportunity:

This is your chance to join a team where your work truly makes an impact. In this role, you will contribute directly to the success of our customers, our operations, and the Fastfrate Group as a whole. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

Role Summary:

The Safety & Yard Trainer is responsible for evaluating, training, and developing professional drivers to ensure compliance with company safety standards, regulatory requirements, and safe operating practices. This role conducts pre-hire and post-accident road evaluations, delivers classroom and practical driver training, and provides coaching to improve driver performance and reduce operational risk.

Working closely with new and existing drivers, the Safety & Yard Trainer delivers in-cab, yard, orientation, and defensive driving training while assessing driving competency, identifying development opportunities, and maintaining accurate performance documentation. The role also supports driver recruitment efforts through participation in job fairs, trade shows, and industry outreach activities.

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm

Work Arrangement:
On-site

Position Type:
Non-Union

Employment Status:
Permanent

Compensation:
Houry Rate: $28.56

Work Location & Environment:
300 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge ON; Office environment

Key Accountabilities:

• Completing pre-hire road evaluations
• Completing post-accident road evaluations
• Facilitating in-cab on road training
• Facilitating in-yard training
• Leading driver orientation and defensive driving classroom training
• Participating in Job Fairs, Trade Shows and visiting Truck Schools to recruit professional drivers
• Provides coaching to drivers in various situations to improve their skills
• Completes daily reports on the driver’s performance and provide constructive feedback on how to improve their performance
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Education & Experience:

• Secondary school diploma
• Prior work experience in the transportation industry
• AZ Driver’s License
• Minimum 2-3 years prior related driving experience required
• Air brake and defensive driving training

Skills & Abilities:

• Dependable
• Independent
• Cooperative
• Shows integrity
• Adaptable and flexible
• Demonstrated concern for others
• A continuous improvement focus on work

Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional and a positive team member

How To Apply:

If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your application through our online career portal. We appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer: We use some technology-based tools, which may include artificial intelligence (AI), to support application screening; however, all hiring decisions include human review.