Job Details

Overview

Director, Transportation University at SRS Distribution Inc. 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 and Crane Academy, building a sustainable workforce pipeline that meets 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 and 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

• Bachelor's 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 3–5 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

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veteran Friendly Employer. SRS Distribution believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position. We know your service trained you in many of the areas we value, such as; leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we want you to apply today.