Class A Commercial Driver - Night Shift

CarMax; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 35,817 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Job summary

CarMax in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Fleet Driver to load, transport, and unload vehicles between stores, auctions, and logistics hubs. You will maintain safety and compliance per DOT/FMCSA guidelines and represent CarMax professionally on every delivery.

This role offers consistent schedules, a competitive hourly wage of $26.20–$44.60, and opportunities to grow with a leading used-car retailer known for people-first values and best-in-class service.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• 2+ years CMV driving experience required.
• No preventable safety incidents in past 2 years.
• Clean driving record with no serious violations in past 3 years.
• Ability to meet DOT & FMCSA qualification requirements.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate winches during loading.
• Proficiency with a 10-speed transmission; willingness to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, secure, transport, and offload vehicles between stores, auctions, vendors, and logistics hubs.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery to maintain inventory flow and customer satisfaction.
• Operate equipment with safety, efficiency, and cleanliness; keep truck/trailer well-maintained.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT and CarMax standards.
• Maintain accurate DOT logs and documentation.
• Represent CarMax professionally with vendors, store associates, and the public.
• Adhere to all safety regulations to minimize risk.

Skills

Class A CDL

2+ years CMV driving

Safe driving record

DOT/FMCSA compliance

Lifting and winching

10-speed transmission

Outdoor work readiness

Job description

7128 - Schaumburg - 250 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60173

CarMax, the way your career should be!

Position Overview

As a Fleet Driver at CarMax, you’ll do more than transport vehicles—you’ll help move an entire industry forward. This role is ideal for professionals who value safety, reliability, and integrity. You’ll enjoy consistent schedules, competitive pay, and routes designed to get you home daily, all while representing a company recognized for its commitment to excellence. Join us and be part of a team that prioritizes people-first values and best-in‑class service.

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

• Safely load, secure, transport, and offload CarMax vehicles between stores, auctions, vendors, and logistics hubs.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of vehicles to maintain inventory flow and customer satisfaction.
• Operate equipment with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and cleanliness, maintaining a well‑kept truck and trailer.
• Conduct thorough pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections in compliance with DOT and CarMax standards.
• Maintain accurate and compliant DOT logs and documentation.
• Represent CarMax professionally when interacting with vendors, store associates, and the public.
• Follow all company and federal safety regulations to ensure compliance and minimize risk.

Required Qualifications

• 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).
• Current CarMax associates may apply if they meet:
• A valid Class A CDL.
• 2+ years of CMV driving experience at CarMax (non-Class A CMV experience acceptable).
• No preventable safety incidents in the past 2 years (validated by Safety & Compliance Team).
• Clean driving record with no serious violations in the past three years; must meet CarMax’s Driver Safety Evaluation criteria.
• Ability to meet DOT & FMCSA qualification requirements.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate winches during loading.
• Proficiency in operating a 10-speed transmission and willingness to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

About CarMax

At CarMax, we revolutionized the used car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. Our commitment to customer experience, innovation, and community has made us the nation’s largest used car retailer. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and are committed to helping our communities thrive.

As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement to empower the modern customer and drive progress. Your work fuels change—sparking ideas, overcoming challenges, and shaping what’s next. Join us in creating a better future– for our company, our customers, and the communities we call home.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Hourly Rate For This Position Is

$26.20 - $44.60

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.