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

Team Transport & Travel:

Ride with the drive team to regional auto auction sites (up to 400 miles from the Akron area).

Vehicle Relocation:

Safely operate newly purchased auction vehicles—ranging from sedans to light trucks—on return routes to the dealership.

Vehicle Inspection:

Conduct pre-drive safety inspections (fluids, tires, brakes, lights) on purchased vehicles before departure.

Logistics & Paperwork:

Complete inventory movement forms, log mileage, and report any pre-existing mechanical issues or damage to team leaders immediately.

Safety & Compliance:

Follow all traffic laws, speed limits, and safety regulations during transport. Qualifications

License:

Valid Driver's License with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of safe driving experience.

Capabilities:

Ability to operate diverse vehicle makes, models, and transmissions.

Stamina:

Comfortable with long highway drives (8-10+ hour round trips) and extended periods of sitting.

Teamwork:

Strong communication skills and a cooperative attitude when traveling with the drive team.

Requirements:

Must pass a background check and drug screening. Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay + overtime eligibility
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• 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