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# Driver Trainer/Auditor 2 at Torc Robotics

- **Company:** Torc Robotics
- **Location:** Fort Worth, TX
- **Compensation:** $102k–$122k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/torcrobotics/jobs/8899588002

## Job description

## About the Company

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business. A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. [Now a part of the Daimler family](https://torc.ai/daimler-testing-automated-trucks-public/), we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight. Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.

Meet the Team:

When you join the Fleet Training & Compliance team you will be part of an elite group of individuals with former commercial vehicle experience, corporate training skills, safety operational experience, and regulatory compliance knowledge. Fleet Training provides program management for Fleet Operations IFTD (In-Vehicle Fallback Test Driver) and SC Certified Personnel programs, as well as fleet-specific training for direct and contract fleet employees.  Our motto is "Fundamentum Disciplina Esta"(Training is the foundation); ensuring that the crews have the knowledge to safety operate the autonomous vehicles in their testing efforts. The Fleet Compliance Team’s primary function is to support Torc’s safety program through ongoing management of Federal and State regulations as they pertain to commercial motor carriers. We also serve as subject matter experts for all DOT/CSA related issues and questions. Our motto is “WE A.R.E.” (Audit Ready Everyday).

What you'll do:

- Support implementation, maintenance, and delivery of comprehensive IFTD training programs. To include integration with testing training programs, orientations, skill training, incident response training, and emergency preparedness training. Provides feedback to the operations manager, IFTD program manager, and safety teams to improve programs
- Assist with implementation and oversight of IFTD monitoring & auditing including the use of Lytx in-cab event recorders and real time monitoring as well as in-person auditing of driving behaviors and practices.
- Conduct IFTD quarterly and annual requalification and annual reviews of IFTD Training Program. Maintain currency records to understand the eligibility of crew and scheduling of requalification.
- Provide individual coaching as needed to IFTDs based on feedback from Safety, Fleet Operations and personal observations. Reviews accident/incident summaries to incorporate into communications and training to maximize the IFTD coaching program.
- Contributes to workplace safety and follows OSHA and other state, local, or industry specific regulations. Delivers reporting on progress and opportunities for improvement to Program Manager.
- Ensure training, communications, policies, and procedures are received and documented demonstrating timely communications.
- Use Smith System principles in training modules for IFTDs.
- Maintain IFTD qualification requirements
- Driving and ensuring safe operation of autonomous Class 8 trucks
- Serve as a fully qualified IFTD for 1-2 shifts a week in Fleet Operation shifts running software release testing activities. Use this in-cab experience to influence future training modules, modify existing training, and/or develop individual coaching.
- Provide feedback to the system engineering team on vehicle dynamics and performance.
- Execute federal and program process requirements
- Manage the Dynamic Driving Task of an Autonomous Driving System
- Manually drives program vehicles in accordance with program expectations.
- Navigating inter and intrastate regulations, maintaining ELDs and records
- Assist in closed course Torc Program Initiatives testing serving as qualified IFTD.
- Participates in seminars, continuing education, etc., to update knowledge within professional scope
- Stays abreast of industry trends and regulations, maintains qualifications, and seeks continuous avenues for growth and improvement.
- Participate in annual Train-the-Trainer requalification's with IFTD Program Manager to maintain Trainer eligibility.
- Maintain IFTD training records for each IFTD in a central repository.
- Maintain training program processes and policies in the Torc document management system.

What you’ll need to Succeed:

- Bachelor's degree in education, Engineering, Business Management, Transportation, Safety or related degree.
- Preferred 1- 3 years of experience providing safety training and initiatives and developing and delivering training programs.
- Class A CDL with 5 years of experience with Class 8 tractor-trailer driving on public roads and operating in a wide array of weather conditions.
- CDL Training / Testing experience and ability to meet the IFTD Qualification required.
- + 3 points on MVR
- 5+ years providing safety training and safety initiatives.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local government Health & Safety regulations (OSHA, ANSI, DOT, FMCSA, NHTSA, etc.). DOT regulations experience working with commercial trucking required.
- Must be able to multitask multiple technologies, including communications devices and vehicle status systems.
- Able to work early morning shifts, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety with the ability to identify and act upon safety improvement opportunities.
- Excellent skills in operating Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and utilizing audio/visual equipment for optimal delivery and facilitation of initiatives.
- Experience that demonstrates professional communication skills with the ability to develop correspondence and reports, create and deliver presentations, and interact effectively with diverse clientele.
- Highly motivated, energetic, self-directed individual with good analytical and problem-solving skills including root cause and risk analysis methodologies
- Leadership and teamwork skills to work collaboratively and influence those with limited safety and health experience
- Understanding Safety & Health principles and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to a varied audience.

Bonus Points!

- Tanker endorsement.
- Trucking industry affiliations.
- Smith System instructional experience.

## Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r

Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers:

- A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
- 401K plan with a 6% employer match
- Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
- Company-wide holiday office closures
- AD+D and Life Insurance

At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent on the position offered, sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Job ID: 103040 Hiring Range for Job Opening US Pay Range $101,500—$121,800 USD

## About Torc Robotics

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Torc Robotics is an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck developing SAE Level 4 autonomous driving software for long-haul, hub-to-hub freight trucks.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Daimler Truck)
- **Headquarters**: Blacksburg, Virginia, USA (additional offices in Fort Worth, TX; Ann Arbor, MI; Montréal, Canada)
- **Founded**: 2005 (as Torc Technologies)
- **Founders**: Group of Virginia Tech alumni (team from the DARPA Urban Challenge)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Autonomous vehicle technology / Trucking & freight logistics
- **Target customers**: B2B – large fleet operators and trucking companies (middle-mile hub-to-hub routes over 250 miles)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Drive the future of freight” by commercializing safe, self-driving trucks

## Products & Services
- **Torc Self-Driving Software**: Full-stack autonomy system (perception, planning, control) for SAE Level 4 operation, integrated into the Daimler Truck Freightliner Cascadia platform.
- **Autonomous-Ready Cascadia**: A redundant chassis with fail-safe steering, braking, power net, and secondary communications network built by Daimler Truck.
- **Testing & Validation**: Closed-course and public-road testing in Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, and 20+ U.S. states over the past 14 years.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private subsidiary of Daimler Truck)
- **Key Metric**: Commercial launch targeted for **2027**; first driverless (no safety driver) journey completed in **2025**. Acquired Algolux (Montréal) in 2023 for computer vision and ML expertise.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Daimler Truck (parent/owner), AAA (safety partnership), Transdev (shuttle partnership), Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, and major fleet operators.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanding into Canada (Montréal office); headcount growing with 54 open positions posted on Greenhouse; Daimler Truck is building production-ready autonomous Cascadia chassis; years of real-world testing.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep truck OEM relationship**: As an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, Torc has direct integration into the leading Class 8 truck platform (Freightliner Cascadia).
- **20-year legacy**: Founded in 2005 from DARPA Urban Challenge roots; one of the first AV software companies to focus exclusively on trucking.
- **Safety-first design**: Redundant steering, braking, and communications, plus a partnership with AAA on safety criteria.
- **Focused product**: Targets only highway middle-mile (250+ miles), avoiding complex city driving – a clear, commercially viable use case.

## Strategic Focus
- **Commercialization**: First market-ready generation of self-driving trucks on sale in **2027**. Currently validating the system on public roads with safety drivers.
- **Scaling operations**: Expanding engineering centers (Montréal, Ann Arbor, Fort Worth) and building a robust data/ML pipeline at petabyte scale.
- **Talent development**: Growing “Emerging Talent” program (co-ops, internships, early career) and partnerships with educational institutions.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as collaborative, ego-free, and innovative. “Everyone is empowered to solve challenges.” Open forums and accessible leadership.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Multiple remote positions available (U.S. and Canada), plus on-site roles in Blacksburg, Ann Arbor, Fort Worth, and Montréal.
- **Benefits (U.S.)**:
  - 100% company-paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision
  - Generous front-loaded PTO, plus a winter shutdown (Christmas–New Year)
  - Fully paid parental leave (100% salary continuation)
  - 401(k) with company match, LTD/STD, life insurance, pet insurance, legal services
- **Benefits (Canada)**: Extended health/dental/vision, RRSP with DPSP matching, employer-paid life/AD&D, LTD.
- **Engineering culture**: Work on cutting-edge autonomy, perception, ML, and data infrastructure alongside world-class experts.

## Sources
1. [torc.ai/about-us](https://torc.ai/about-us/)
2. [torc.ai/careers](https://torc.ai/careers/)
3. [torc.ai/frequently-asked-questions](https://torc.ai/frequently-asked-questions/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/torcrobotics](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/torcrobotics)

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