Class A Commercial Driver

CarMax; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Benefits package

Job summary

CarMax in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Fleet Driver I to transport vehicles safely and ensure on-time delivery between CarMax locations and vendors. You will perform pre-trip inspections, follow DOT regulations, and maintain logs to support inventory flow.

The role requires a valid CDL Class A, a clean driving record, and 2+ years of CDL driving experience. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive hourly pay and benefits reflecting CarMax values of safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL and a clean driving record.
• 2+ years of Class A CDL driving experience (military vehicle experience considered).
• Physical ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds and secure vehicles during transport.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT and CarMax standards.
• Maintain DOT logs and required documentation.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Time management

Physical stamina

Education

CDL Class A license

Job description

6163 - Oceanside - 3853 Plaza Drive, Oceanside, California, 92056

CarMax, the way your career should be!

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

$28.60 - $48.70

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.