Hotshot Driver - Class A required - 043

Copart is now seeking hotshot transport drivers, in select markets, for their FlexForce team. This team will drive hotshot-style trucks with 4/5 car trailers. These drivers will support the local Copart facility in moving vehicles to and from other Copart locations as needed. In addition, the candidate will operate one of our frontend loaders to load/unload and move cars about the facility when not driving. During a special project or catastrophe, the drivers will be deployed to various locations across the country to assist in Catastrophe Response (hurricane, hail, flooding). Overnight travel is expected to be 25-50+% of the time and catastrophe response travel will be mandatory. 

If you're seeking competitive pay in the auto transportation industry, look no further.  At Copart, we believe in rewarding hard work, and with our piece rate-based pay system, the right person has the potential to earn $85,000/year, while traveling and assisting other facilities. Copart’s top performers earn $100,000/year. When you are not driving you will earn an hourly rate of $27.33.  Drivers will receive additional compensation as well as a $45/day in per diem when traveling.

What qualities do we seek in our drivers? 

We value professionalism, hard work, focus, and teamwork.  Class A driver's license is required, we will provide comprehensive training to equip you with everything you need to succeed. 

What will we bring to the table? 

We have everything you need to get started - Newly delivered trucks and 4 and 5-car transports, insurance, training, and advancement opportunities. Copart offers health insurance (vision, dental available), life insurance, 401k match, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, paid time off, and our employee stock purchase program! 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

Must be willing to travel nationally on short notice for extended periods of time  

Deploy to catastrophe events within 24 hours when directed to do so 

Pick-up and delivery of vehicles to designated Copart facility 

Load/unload vehicles safely and free of damage 

Operate company equipment in compliance with safety regulations 

Maintain and assure good operating condition of all equipment and facilities 

Other tasks as assigned by the manager in support of daily auctions

Skills & Experience 

Must meet background screening criteria 

Must possess a Class A Driver's License issued by your state of residence 

Ability to travel by plane 

Military applicants are strongly encouraged to apply 

Completive piece-rate pay 

Must be able to work long hours 12+ hours per day 

Be able to travel with 24 hours or less notice 

Ability to work in extreme conditions, weather and terrain 

Occasional overtime as needed. 

Travel will be required 

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401 (K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account

Life & AD&D

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

STANDING: 20%

SITTING: 50%

WALKING: 20%

BENDING: 5%

STOOPING:5%

CLIMBING: 10%

TRAVEL: 50% +

LIFTING: 35 Pounds