Transportation Driver

Hendrick Motorsports; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Motorsports in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an experienced Hauler Driver to transport race cars and equipment to events and tests. You will load, secure, and unload the hauler, and ensure all safety checks are completed per DOT guidelines.

The role requires attention to detail, a flexible schedule, and willingness to travel extensively. A CDL with Air Brake Endorsement and DOT Health Certification are required, along with 2+ years of driving experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• GED or higher education required.
• At least 2 years of driving or related experience.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake Endorsement; DOT Health Certification.
• Ability to travel extensively and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Clean, organize, restock, and load/unload the hauler.
• Drive the company vehicle transporting company property per DOT guidelines.
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
• Safely secure cargo for transport.
• Provides support to the shop as needed.
• Maintain driver logs of working hours, pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Manage transporter emergency situations including flat tires or mechanical failures.
• Report accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles to Supervisor as soon as possible.
• Collaborate with other drivers as part of a driving team on some trips.
• Manage petty cash and bank receipts related to travel.
• Ensure transporter compliance with DOT standards.

Skills

Accountability

Safety Awareness

Time Management

Working Under Pressure

Communication

Responsible

Reliability

Detail Oriented

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake Endorsement

DOT Health Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hendrick Motorsports

Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

Hendrick Motorsports, a leading NASCAR Motorsports operation, is currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated Hauler Driver. The candidate should have extensive knowledge of following appropriate safety procedures for transporting equipment and knowledge of related laws and regulations related to operating commercial vehicles. The ideal candidate would have experience in checking to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment were working properly prior to departure, securing cargo for transport, and reading and interpreting maps to determine appropriate routes. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, flexible work schedule, and the ability to travel extensively. The candidate will be responsible for cleaning, organizing, stocking and loading the hauler, safely transporting race cars to events and tests, and collaborating with other drivers and team members to ensure that the race car arrives safely and in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Clean, organize, restock, and load and unload the hauler.
• Drives the company vehicle, transporting company property safely and per DOT guidelines.
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
• Safely secure cargo for transport.
• Provides support to the shop as needed.
• Maintain driver logs of working hours, as well as perform and document pre-trip and post trip inspections.
• Manage transporter emergency situations, including but not limited to, flat tires, mechanical failures, etc.
• Report accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles to Supervisor as soon as possible.
• Collaborate with other drivers as part of a driving team on some trips.
• Manage petty cash and bank receipts related to work related travel.
• Responsible for ensuring transporter falls within DOT standards for service and compliance.

Position Qualifications

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Detail Oriented - Pays attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Experience: 2 plus years of experience
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills
Certifications & Licenses: Commercial Driver’s License; Current DOT Health Certification
Other Requirements: Responsible for complying with all laws and regulations relating to operating commercial vehicles, Responsible for maintaining up to date Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement; Ability to travel extensively; Ability to work a flexible schedule; Ability to work on short notice.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf