Lead Teacher

Pete Gilbert, a seasoned educator with over 17 years of experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), has launched in the summer of 2023 a groundbreaking online ESL training program tailored specifically for foreign-born commercial truck drivers operating in the United States. Since 2008, Pete has dedicated his career to helping thousands of non-native English speakers master spoken English, with a deep emphasis on real-life communication. His extensive teaching background includes founding and managing a successful English language school in China, where he specialized in practical, oral English instruction for a diverse student population.

Now based in Houston, Texas, Pete has leveraged his expertise to address a critical need within the U.S. trucking industry: helping drivers overcome language barriers that impact safety, regulatory compliance, and on-the-job performance. His live weekly course TruckersEnglishCourse.com is delivered entirely via Zoom in small, interactive class formats (1-to-1, 1-to-2, and 1-to-3). The curriculum is laser-focused on the English skills drivers need most, including reading road signs, navigating fuel stops, communicating during accidents or breakdowns, and interacting clearly with DOT officers and law enforcement.

With Pete’s hands-on approach and proven track record of oral language instruction, this course empowers drivers not just to pass compliance checks, but to thrive in their professional environments with greater confidence and communication skills.