Automobile Transport Driver (Drive Team)

Job Title: Automobile Transport Driver (Drive Team)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Based in Northeast Ohio (Akron area)

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious Automobile Transport Driver to join our dealership drive team. In this role, you will travel with a team to regional auto auctions within a 400-mile radius of Akron, Ohio, and drive newly purchased vehicles back to our dealership locations.

Key Responsibilities

- Team Transport & Travel: Ride with the drive team to regional auto auction sites (up to 400 miles from the Akron area).

- Vehicle Relocation: Safely operate newly purchased auction vehicles—ranging from sedans to light trucks—on return routes to the dealership.

- Vehicle Inspection: Conduct pre-drive safety inspections (fluids, tires, brakes, lights) on purchased vehicles before departure.

- Logistics & Paperwork: Complete inventory movement forms, log mileage, and report any pre-existing mechanical issues or damage to team leaders immediately.

- Safety & Compliance: Follow all traffic laws, speed limits, and safety regulations during transport.

Qualifications

- License: Valid Drivers License with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

- Experience: Minimum 2 years of safe driving experience.

- Capabilities: Ability to operate diverse vehicle makes, models, and transmissions.

- Stamina: Comfortable with long highway drives (8–10+ hour round trips) and extended periods of sitting.

- Teamwork: Strong communication skills and a cooperative attitude when traveling with the drive team.

- Requirements: Must pass a background check and drug screening.

Benefits

- Competitive hourly pay + overtime eligibility

- Full health, dental, and vision insurance options

- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

- 401(k) retirement plan Options

Qualifications

Required Education:

- None specified

Preferred Education:

- High School Diploma or GED a plus, but not required

Required Experience:

- Prior driving experience with a clean driving record required

- Experience with long-distance driving preferred

Preferred Experience:

- Previous experience as a dealership driver, delivery driver, or transporter preferred

- Experience handling vehicle documentation, inspections, or customer-facing delivery roles is a plus

Required Skills and Abilities:

- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability required

- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and flexibility for on-call scheduling

- Ability to drive long distances (up to 15 hours) and follow compliance/documentation procedures

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

- Excellent communication and customer service skills

- Strong organizational skills for handling paperwork accurately

- Comfortable with technology/navigation tools and adaptable to varying schedules and destinations