Travel Driver Trainer

Carvana • West Memphis, AR

7d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

At Carvana, the Travel Driver Trainer (and Coach) supports the company’s auto-transport operations by onboarding and developing Vehicle Transporters. The role focuses on ensuring drivers understand Carvana policies, safe driving practices, and efficient vehicle loading. The trainer provides a two-week training experience for new hires on maneuvering, maintaining, and operating car trailers and other logistics equipment, including safely loading vehicles onto a nine-car hauler without damaging customer vehicles. Training includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practice, along with ongoing education and evaluations for current drivers. The position requires travel 50% of the time, though business needs may require more.

This is a full-time, salaried position with an annual salary of $75,000–$80,000. Carvana offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) with company match, opportunities to expand skills and share knowledge, and a culture that promotes from within. The role is safety-sensitive and involves physical work in conditions that may be cold, hot, noisy, wet, or exposed to vehicle-maintenance fumes or odors. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• CDL Class A and a clean driving record.
• More than two years of CDL driving experience.
• Maintain a DOT Medical card.
• At least 21 years old.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Proficiency with Word, spreadsheets, and systems.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to develop individuals and teams for organizational success.
• Ability to bend, kneel, twist, squat, stand, and climb as needed to secure loads.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently, carry and transport up to 60 pounds for up to 20 feet, and perform frequent stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, wet, or exposed to vehicle-maintenance fumes or odors.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable.
• System and on-the-job training experience preferred.
• Smith Systems training and/or certification preferred, or willingness to become certified.
• Vehicle-hauling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a world-class onboarding experience to new Vehicle Transporters at Carvana.
• Serve as the primary trainer during a two-week training period, teaching new hires to maneuver, maintain, and operate car trailers and other logistics equipment.
• Teach new hires to safely load vehicles onto a nine-car hauler while preventing damage to customer vehicles.
• Conduct classroom and hands-on training.
• Coach, mentor, and provide feedback to new hires.
• Use a variety of techniques to support knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Use skills matrices, evaluation checklists, assessments, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with multiple Logistics Managers to support a smooth transition from training to on-the-job work.
• Provide ongoing education and evaluations for current drivers.
• Support other projects as needed.
• Travel for work, typically 50% of the time, with more travel possible depending on business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities to expand skills and share knowledge across the organization.
• Company culture of promotions from within, with opportunities for varied and rapid career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED