Director, Transportation University

Position Purpose:

• The Director of Transportation University is responsible for designing scaling and leading the enterprise-wide strategy for CDL-A CDL-B and NCCCO crane operator talent development and attraction. This leader will oversee all elements of our internal Transportation University (TU) which includes CDL Academy & Crane Academy building a sustainable workforce pipeline that meets both current operational needs and future growth demands. The role blends talent strategy compliance safety and field execution to produce highly skilled safety-first professional drivers across our nationwide footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for Transportation University aligning with company growth and workforce needs.
• Oversee curriculum design for CDL-A CDL-B and NCCCO Crane Operator pathways ensuring compliance with FMCSA DOT OSHA and NCCCO standards.
• Build and lead a team of instructors coordinators and field mentors across multiple regions.
• Partner with Fleet Safety HR and Branch Leadership to align training with field deployment and job readiness.
• Establish and manage program governance recordkeeping and audit readiness.
• Track and report program KPIs: pass rates placement safety performance retention talent funnel and ROI.
• Continuously assess industry trends and regulatory changes to adapt training content and delivery.
• Manage external vendor partnerships for third-party instruction testing or simulation support.
• Champion a culture of safety professionalism and career mobility within the driver and crane operator community.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Reports to Vice President Learning and Development
• Direct Reports: Program Manager Facilitators Coordinator and Contractors

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 50% travel to branch locations regional training centers vendor sites and field operations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit stand and present for extended periods.
• Ability to observe on-site driver and crane training in classroom yard and field environments.
• Occasional lifting or moving of light equipment or training materials.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with frequent visits to indoor & outdoor training facilities branch locations and field job sites
• Potential exposure to outdoor weather warehouse environments and active yard operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive experience in Transportation Fleet Operations or Talent Development leadership roles.
• Proven success designing implementing or scaling CDL or heavy equipment training programs.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA DOT OSHA and NCCCO compliance standards.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders in a distributed blue-collar environment.
• Exceptional leadership communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience standing up multi-state training academies or large workforce development initiatives.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education:

• Bachelors degree in Transportation Management Business Administration Organizational Development or a related field.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 10 years in relevant roles with at least 35 years in a senior leadership or director-level capacity.

Certifications:

• CDL-A or CDL-B license preferred (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).
• NCCCO Crane Operator certification preferred.
• OSHA 30 Smith System or similar defensive driving certifications a plus.

Competencies:

• Leadership Courage
• Agility & Resilience
• Drives Results
• Collaboration
• Business Insights
• Customer Focus
• Develops Talent

Work Location:

• On site in McKinney TX