Transport Driver

Bretz RV & Marine•Missoula, MT

About The Position

The Transport Driver safely transports RVs, motorhomes, trailers, and related inventory among dealerships, vendors, pickup locations, and occasional customer destinations. The role requires dependable communication, sound judgment, accurate documentation, and consistent attention to safety. Assignments may involve regional or nationwide travel, including overnight trips and travel by air or ground transportation to retrieve units. The driver coordinates assignments with the Transport Manager, follows applicable traffic laws, DOT requirements, and company safety procedures, and completes required inspections and records. The driver provides trip updates, maintains accurate mileage and work-time records, submits approved travel-expense documentation, and protects company and customer property. This position includes driving and transport duties that may be regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Applicants must hold the license required for assigned vehicles and meet applicable driver-qualification and safety requirements. Depending on the assignment, the qualification process may include reviews of driving and employment history, DOT medical certification, and a driving skills evaluation. CDL-required work also requires applicable DOT drug and alcohol testing and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review. Required medical inquiries and examinations occur after a conditional offer. Drivers must receive written compliance clearance before beginning DOT-regulated driving or other covered safety-sensitive duties and must maintain required licenses, certifications, and qualifications throughout employment. Bretz considers reasonable accommodations as required by law; requests should be directed to Human Resources. Compensation follows the current approved Transport Driver payroll agreement and may include mileage or flat trip pay, hourly pay for specified duties, and approved travel expenses. The applicable plan will be reviewed before hire. Drivers must submit required work-time and trip records; payroll will administer legally required wage and overtime payments. Assignments depend on business demand, and the position does not guarantee a fixed number of hours or trips.

Requirements

Current, valid driver’s license appropriate for assigned vehicles and towing combinations.
Driving record that meets applicable DOT, company, and insurer standards.
A CDL and any required endorsements are mandatory for assignments that require them.
Ability to meet and maintain driver-qualification requirements applicable to assigned work.
Ability to safely operate large vehicles and tow assigned RV configurations.
Dependability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Willingness to travel and work a variable schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and overnight trips.
For applicable DOT-regulated work, successful completion of required qualification and safety requirements and receipt of written compliance clearance before beginning covered duties.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL preferred.
Previous experience driving trucks, fifth wheels, Class A motorhomes, or other large vehicles preferred.
Transport, logistics, or dealership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive motorhomes and tow travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and other approved recreational vehicles.
Complete inventory transfers, pickups, and occasional customer deliveries as assigned.
Operate only vehicles and towing combinations covered by the driver's license, qualifications, and company authorization.
Travel to pickup locations using approved air or ground transportation.
Coordinate trip details, routes, and arrival expectations with the Transport Manager.
Follow applicable traffic laws, DOT requirements, and company safety procedures.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of applicable vehicle and towing equipment.
Follow applicable hours-of-service requirements and maintain required logs and inspection records.
Monitor weather, road conditions, fatigue, and equipment condition; stop and notify the Transport Manager when an assignment cannot be completed safely.
Promptly report accidents, damage, citations, mechanical issues, and changes affecting driving eligibility.
Protect company and customer property throughout each assignment.
Provide timely updates regarding trip progress, delays, and estimated arrival times.
Maintain accurate mileage, work-time, fuel, trip, and unit-condition records.
Submit receipts and supporting documentation for approved travel expenses.
Communicate professionally with dealership staff, vendors, customers, and other contacts.
Follow company procedures for keys, documents, equipment, and vehicle security.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, and qualifications throughout employment.