Class A Commercial Driver

CarMax Business Services; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Fleet Driver I to transport vehicles between CarMax locations and vendors. You will perform safety checks, secure loads, and deliver vehicles on schedule while representing CarMax professionally.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in outdoor environments. The position offers a consistent schedule with routes designed to get you home daily and requires a valid CDL, clean driving record, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state CDL and clean driving record.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and secure vehicles.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT and CarMax standards.
• Maintain accurate DOT logs and documentation.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Move vehicles between CarMax locations and approved vendors.
• Deliver vehicles on time to support inventory flow and store schedules.
• Interact professionally with vendors, store staff, and the public.

Skills

CDL experience

Safe driving

Physical strength

DOT/FMCSA compliance

Outdoor work

Communication

Time management

Vehicle securing

Job description

7174 - Louisville - 9550 Bluegrass Pkwy, Louisville, Kentucky, 40299

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.

Why CarMax

At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.

Role Responsibilities

• Safety first — conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT and CarMax standards using company hauler
• Stay compliant — maintain accurate and compliant DOT logs and documentation
• Transport with Care — load, secure, transport, and unload CarMax vehicles safely and efficiently, including hands-on freight handling, ladder climbing, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Be accountable — move vehicles between CarMax locations and approved vendors using a company-provided truck, keeping your equipment clean, well-maintained, and operationally ready
• Deliver with purpose — 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

Required Qualifications – All Drivers

• 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)

The hourly rate for this position is: $21.50 - $36.60

Benefits

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time

Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:

• To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company
• For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay

Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval

For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application