Class A Commercial Driver (Night Shift)

CarMax • Hickory, NC

17d

About The Position

As a Fleet Driver I at CarMax, you transport vehicles between CarMax locations and approved vendors, helping ensure vehicles arrive safely, accurately, and on time. You represent CarMax while working with vendors, store associates, and the public. The role uses a company-provided truck and hauler and involves vehicle loading, securement, transport, and unloading, along with hands-on freight handling and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The stated hourly rate is $21.50–$36.60. CarMax describes consistent schedules, competitive pay, and routes designed for drivers to return home daily.

Eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive associates may accrue up to 48 hours of sick time per year and receive 80–200 hours of vacation per year after a 90-day waiting period, based on years of continuous service. They also receive eight hours of pay for each of six scheduled paid holidays and one floating holiday. Associates who work on a scheduled holiday due to business need are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay. Benefits are subject to applicable state law and company terms.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age and hold a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Have a clean driving record with no serious violations in the past three years and meet CarMax’s Driver Safety Evaluation criteria.
• Hold a valid state-issued Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Have at least 2 years of Class A CDL driving experience, or at least 2 years of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driving experience at CarMax; military heavy/medium tactical vehicle experience is considered, and non-Class A CMV experience at CarMax is acceptable.
• Meet DOT and FMCSA qualification requirements.
• Be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds; secure, block, and restrain vehicles; and perform repetitive pulling, torquing, and tensioning of chains, binders, and straps to meet load-securement standards.
• Be able to climb, bend, and kneel to access and secure vehicles on multi-level transport decks.
• Be comfortable working outdoors, including exposure to noise and inclement weather.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills and adhere to CarMax policies and safety standards.
• Work efficiently and use time wisely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT and CarMax standards using the 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.
• Move vehicles between CarMax locations and approved vendors using a company-provided truck.
• Keep equipment clean, well-maintained, and operationally ready.
• Deliver vehicles accurately and on time to support inventory flow and store schedules.
• Interact professionally with vendors, store associates, and the public, reflecting CarMax values.

Benefits

• Up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued per pay period for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive associates.
• 80–200 hours of vacation per year after a 90-day waiting period for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive associates, depending on years of continuous service.
• Eight hours of pay for each of six scheduled paid holidays per year, plus one floating holiday, for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive associates.
• Holiday Premium Pay when eligible associates work on a scheduled holiday due to business need.
• Routes designed for drivers to get home daily.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed