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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
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Team Transport & Travel: Ride with the drive team to regional auto auction sites (up to 400 miles from the Akron area).
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Vehicle Relocation: Safely operate newly purchased auction vehicles—ranging from sedans to light trucks—on return routes to the dealership.
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Vehicle Inspection: Conduct pre-drive safety inspections (fluids, tires, brakes, lights) on purchased vehicles before departure.
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Logistics & Paperwork: Complete inventory movement forms, log mileage, and report any pre-existing mechanical issues or damage to team leaders immediately.
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Safety & Compliance: Follow all traffic laws, speed limits, and safety regulations during transport.
Qualifications
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License: Valid Driver’s License with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
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Experience: Minimum 2 years of safe driving experience.
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Capabilities: Ability to operate diverse vehicle makes, models, and transmissions.
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Stamina: Comfortable with long highway drives (8–10 hour round trips) and extended periods of sitting.
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Teamwork: Strong communication skills and a cooperative attitude when traveling with the drive team.
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Requirements: Must pass a background check and drug screening.
Benefits
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Competitive hourly pay overtime eligibility
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Full health, dental, and vision insurance options
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Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
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401(k) retirement plan Options
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
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