Truck driving instructor
Also known as: truck driving instructor, HGV instructor, driving instructor, driver education instructor, lorry driver training instructor, driver training instructor
About this occupation
Truck driving instructors teach people the theory and practice of how to operate a truck safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to drive and prepare them for the driving theory tests and the practical driving test.
A specialisation of driving instructor.
Essential skills and knowledge
- adapt teaching to student's capabilities
- observe student's progress
- monitor developments in field of expertise
- health and safety measures in transportation
- mechanical components of vehicles
- teach driving practices
- show consideration for student's situation
- give constructive feedback
- encourage students to acknowledge their achievements
- ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment
- control the performance of the vehicle
- apply teaching strategies
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Teachers and Instructors, All Other (O*NET 25-3099.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
US median pay: US$66,140 a year (2025), 113,790 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.