Class A Commercial Driver

CarMax•East Haven, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview As a Fleet Driver I, you'll do more than transport vehicles — you'll help keep CarMax operations running smoothly by ensuring the right cars get to the right place, on time, for the customers counting on us to deliver. This role is ideal for professionals who value safety, reliability, and integrity in everything they do. At CarMax, we believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding. You'll enjoy consistent schedules, competitive pay, and routes designed to get you home daily — all while representing a company built on trust, teamwork, and doing the right thing.

Requirements

21 years of age or older with a valid state-issued driver’s license.
Clean driving record with no serious violations in the past three years; candidates must meet CarMax’s Driver Safety Evaluation criteria.
Physical ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds; secure, block, and restrain vehicles during transport; and perform repetitive physical tasks including pulling, torquing, and tensioning chains, binders, and straps to meet FMCSA and CarMax load securement standards.
Must be able to climb, bend, and kneel to access and secure vehicles on multi-level transport decks.
Ability to meet DOT & FMCSA qualification requirements.
Comfortable working in outdoor environments, including exposure to noise and inclement weather.
Strong communication and teamwork skills with adherence to CarMax policies and safety standards.
Works efficiently and uses time wisely.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the state.
2+ years of Class A CDL driving experience (Military heavy/medium tactical vehicle experience considered) OR 2+ years of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driving experience at CarMax (non-Class A CMV experience is acceptable).

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT and CarMax standards using company hauler.
Maintain accurate and compliant DOT logs and documentation.
Load, secure, transport, and unload CarMax vehicles safely and efficiently, including hands-on freight handling, ladder climbing, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Move vehicles between CarMax locations and approved vendors using a company-provided truck, keeping your equipment clean, well-maintained, and operationally ready.
Deliver vehicles accurately and on time to support inventory flow and keep customers and stores on schedule.
Represent CarMax professionally – interact with vendors, store associates, and the public in a way that reflects our values every time.