Regional Program Director – CDL

Ancora Education

CDL Regional Program Director responsible for training and compliance in CDL programs at Ancora Training. Leading program directors and instructors while managing fleet and safety operations.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, organize, and administer Program Director and Instructor training programs.
Provide subject matter expertise on all aspects of running a successful, high-quality, compliant, and safe CDL program.
Visit, understand, and direct program directors and instructors on compliance and operational best practices for all aspects of CDL.
Develop and administer program director and instructor training programs; work with other corporate CDL staff to scale training efforts.
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new CDL staff.
Reviews daily/weekly/monthly reports and tailors training and discussions with CDL teams on results.
Manage operational compliance for the CDL program.
Oversee and operationalize safety and compliance programs mandated by FMCSA, State and Local Regulatory and Law Enforcement Agencies.
Ensure compliance to drug and alcohol, road safety, administrative and all other relevant regulations and laws by identifying best practices, training teams, escalating and documenting issues.
Review and maintain accident policy and develop safety initiatives such as defensive driving courses.
Administer audit process and scorecard system and Report on compliance at each location.
Implement remediation plans as a result of testing in conjunction with leadership and CDL program director.
Manage fleet activities, including acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of vehicles.
Work with the CDL corporate team to understand all fleet-related metrics and implement plans to maximize truck efficiency.
Train CDL program directors and instructors on how best to maintain their trucks and ensure efficient truck operations; ensure program directors understand fleet efficiency drivers to ensure optimized fleet management Develop, recommend, and implement cost-saving measures through labor, equipment, fuel programs.
Regularly review, understand, and make recommendations to improve efficiency across all aspects of the CDL business.
Balance CDL schedule demands with businesses' cost drivers.
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 goal, 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.
Recommends employees for lateral rotations and promotions to provide them with opportunities to develop new skills and take on more responsibility.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma
5 years of work experience in CDL driving and training
Multi-site oversight experience
Management experience
Working knowledge of FMCSA regulations
Bachelors degree (preferred)
15 years of progressive work experience in CDL driving and training (preferred)
Knowledge of multi-state regulations for CDL (preferred)
Experience with CDL employers, specifically trucking companies (preferred)
Track record of growing leaders and independent thinkers (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Develop, organize, and administer Program Director and Instructor training programs.
Provide subject matter expertise on all aspects of running a successful, high-quality, compliant, and safe CDL program.
Visit, understand, and direct program directors and instructors on compliance and operational best practices for all aspects of CDL.
Develop and administer program director and instructor training programs; work with other corporate CDL staff to scale training efforts.
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new CDL staff.
Reviews daily/weekly/monthly reports and tailors training and discussions with CDL teams on results.
Manage operational compliance for the CDL program.
Oversee and operationalize safety and compliance programs mandated by FMCSA, State and Local Regulatory and Law Enforcement Agencies.
Ensure compliance to drug and alcohol, road safety, administrative and all other relevant regulations and laws by identifying best practices, training teams, escalating and documenting issues.
Review and maintain accident policy and develop safety initiatives such as defensive driving courses.
Administer audit process and scorecard system and Report on compliance at each location.
Implement remediation plans as a result of testing in conjunction with leadership and CDL program director.
Manage fleet activities, including acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of vehicles.
Work with the CDL corporate team to understand all fleet-related metrics and implement plans to maximize truck efficiency.
Train CDL program directors and instructors on how best to maintain their trucks and ensure efficient truck operations; ensure program directors understand fleet efficiency drivers to ensure optimized fleet management Develop, recommend, and implement cost-saving measures through labor, equipment, fuel programs.
Regularly review, understand, and make recommendations to improve efficiency across all aspects of the CDL business.
Balance CDL schedule demands with businesses' cost drivers.
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 goal, 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.
Recommends employees for lateral rotations and promotions to provide them with opportunities to develop new skills and take on more responsibility. 🎯 Requirements
High school diploma
5 years of work experience in CDL driving and training
Multi-site oversight experience
Management experience
Working knowledge of FMCSA regulations
Bachelors degree (preferred)
15 years of progressive work experience in CDL driving and training (preferred)
Knowledge of multi-state regulations for CDL (preferred)
Experience with CDL employers, specifically trucking companies (preferred)
Track record of growing leaders and independent thinkers (preferred) Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs E-ISAC Program Manager, Industry & Government Coordination 🔥 2 hours ago North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) 51 - 200 ⚡ Energy 📋 Compliance 🔒 Cybersecurity Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Industry and Government Relations Program Manager enhancing security and collaboration across energy sector stakeholders for the E-ISAC, supporting strategic engagement and information sharing initiatives. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $135k - $145k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 📋 Program Manager Program Director – Clinical Pharmacy Programs 🔥 11 hours ago City of Hope 10,000+ employees ⚕️ Healthcare Insurance 💊 Pharmaceuticals 🔬 Science Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Program Director overseeing Clinical Pharmacy Programs at City of Hope. Collaborating closely with pharmacy leaders for enhanced patient outcomes and safety. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💰 Grant on 2022-02 ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 📋 Program Manager 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Program Manager 4 – Construction Delivery Excellence 🔥 14 hours ago NBCUniversal 10,000+ employees 📱 Media Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Program Manager leading construction delivery excellence initiatives for Comcast Business. Overseeing complex, cross-functional projects to boost revenue and customer satisfaction. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $74.3k - $174.2k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 📋 Program Manager 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Product Owner – Manager, Business and Program Management 🔥 14 hours ago RTX 10,000+ employees 🚀 Aerospace Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Product Owner leading communication and collaboration among Agile teams for complex systems at aerospace and defense company. Defining product vision and overseeing product lifecycle activities. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $107.5k - $204.5k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 📋 Program Manager Chief Program Manager 🔥 18 hours ago Emerson 10,000+ employees 🏢 Enterprise ⚡ Energy ☁️ SaaS Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Chief Program Manager overseeing product development teams in semiconductor testing and measurement. Leading complex projects from concept to manufacturing release while ensuring program management rigor. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 📋 Program Manager 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor View More Program Manager Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

CDL trainingoperational compliancesafety programsaudit processfleet managementcost-saving measuresperformance managementregulatory compliancedefensive driving coursesmulti-site oversight

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentoringteam developmentperformance evaluationproblem-solvingcommunicationaccountabilityresource managementinterpersonal skills