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Class A Commercial Driver
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$40,200 / year median in Maryland
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Class A Commercial Driver
4070 - Frederick Auction Center - 8500 Progress Drive, Frederick, Maryland, 21701CarMax, the way your career should be!
Position OverviewAs 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.
Fleet Drivers are trusted logistics professionals who keep CarMax operations running smoothly. You'll play a critical role in ensuring vehicles are delivered on time and in top condition, supporting inventory flow and customer satisfaction. This is more than a driving job—it's an opportunity to represent a brand built on trust, teamwork, and doing the right thing every time.
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 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.