First of all you should know about this profession. What is it? What are the responsibilities of a car transporter? How to become a car transporter? What does a car transporter do? As a car transporter, your job is to drive or transport vehicles between different areas.
There are two primary forms: The first form involves transporting vehicles from a factory or port to a dealership. This may involve driving over long distances using a company transport truck. You are responsible for ensuring the safety and prompt delivery of the vehicles you are transporting. The second type of car carrier moves vehicles to or from customer locations. For example, you can drive a vehicle from a lot and leave it at a hotel for a customer who rents it for a week. Whether you want a new career or just need a part-time job, there are a few ways to get a job as a car driver. The primary qualifications for a car carrier career are a high school diploma or GED certificate and a valid driver's license.
For many jobs, you need a commercial driver's license (CDL). Employers prefer applicants who have clean management records, customer service experience and a flexible schedule. Fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of this job may require working nights, weekends or holidays. In many cases, pick up and drop off customers, interact with sellers, dealers, and insurance agents, and work with minimal supervision.
Any experience with them can help you stand out from other applicants. Finally, you may need to stand, crouch, kneel, or climb to secure your cargo for transportation, so physical fitness is essential to your success. Depending on your goals, you have two basic options. You can obtain a commercial driving license (CDL) and become a certified truck driver who transports several cars at once; or you could choose to be paid to drive one car at a time between dealerships.
Car drivers who typically carry large trailers with 6 to 10 vehicles need a CDL, along with proper training and certification. Drivers who move a single car from one dealer to another whether in the city or in another state, need nothing more than a regular driver's license and a clean driving record. Once you have decided what type of car transport you are interested in following, it is time to look for car transporter jobs. If you want to drive individual cars, ask the dealers in your area if they need help. They often hire retirees or part-time employees to exchange cars for another dealership when customers want a particular color or option. This job generally pays a few hundred dollars per trip, depending on the length of the trip. If you want a full-time job with a better salary, you will need to drive a large truck with more vehicles.
Start by contacting car companies. National Transport LLC and A-1 Auto Transport, Inc. both specialize in this type of work; DAS Auto Shippers has employment information right on their website. Most require experience, but some offer courses and certification to prepare the right people for the job. Just make sure you're dealing with a legitimate company before you travel or pay any work or training fees. Check with consumer reporting agencies, such as the Better Business Bureau, if you have any questions. Contact the companies for job offers You will now need to take the time to contact each of the companies on your list to inquire about possible jobs.
Many companies list jobs available on their websites. For others, however, you will need to call them or possibly visit their regional office. Prepare for your driving test All car companies require applicants to pass a driving test and background check. Be sure to provide proof of your valid driver's license and car insurance at the time of application. Practice driving safely and review traffic rules in your area before visiting the regional headquarters of the company you are applying to to take the driving test. First of all you should know about this profession. What is it? What are the responsibilities of a car transporter? How to become a car transporter? What does a car transporter do? As a car transporter, your job is to drive or transport vehicles between different areas. There are two primary forms: The first form involves transporting vehicles from a factory or port to a dealership. This may involve driving over long distances using a company transport truck. You are responsible for ensuring the safety and prompt delivery of the vehicles you are transporting.
The second type of car carrier moves vehicles to or from customer locations. For example, you can drive a vehicle from a lot and leave it at a hotel for a customer who rents it for a week. Whether you want a new career or just need a part-time job, there are a few ways to get a job as a car driver. The primary qualifications for a car carrier career are a high school diploma or GED certificate and a valid driver's license. For many jobs, you need a commercial driver's license (CDL). Employers prefer applicants who have clean management records, customer service experience and a flexible schedule. Fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of this job may require working nights, weekends or holidays. In many cases, pick up and drop off customers, interact with sellers, dealers, and insurance agents, and work with minimal supervision. Any experience with them can help you stand out from other applicants.
Finally, you may need to stand, crouch, kneel, or climb to secure your cargo for transportation, so physical fitness is essential to your success. Depending on your goals, you have two basic options. You can obtain a commercial driving license (CDL) and become a certified truck driver who transports several cars at once; or you could choose to be paid to drive one car at a time between dealerships.
Car drivers who typically carry large trailers with 6 to 10 vehicles need a CDL, along with proper training and certification. Drivers who move a single car from one dealer to another whether in the city or in another state, need nothing more than a regular driver's license and a clean driving record. Once you have decided what type of car transport you are interested in following, it is time to look for car transporter jobs. If you want to drive individual cars, ask the dealers in your area if they need help. They often hire retirees or part-time employees to exchange cars for another dealership when customers want a particular color or option. This job generally pays a few hundred dollars per trip, depending on the length of the trip. If you want a full-time job with a better salary, you will need to drive a large truck with more vehicles. Start by contacting car companies. National Transport LLC and A-1 Auto Transport, Inc. both specialize in this type of work; DAS Auto Shippers has employment information right on their website. Most require experience, but some offer courses and certification to prepare the right people for the job. Just make sure you're dealing with a legitimate company before you travel or pay any work or training fees. Check with consumer reporting agencies, such as the Better Business Bureau, if you have any questions.
You will now need to take the time to contact each of the companies on your list to inquire about possible jobs. Many companies list jobs available on their websites. For others, however, you will need to call them or possibly visit their regional office. **Prepare for your driving test** All car companies require applicants to pass a driving test and background check. Be sure to provide proof of your valid driver's license and car insurance at the time of application. Practice driving safely and review traffic rules in your area before visiting the regional headquarters of the company you are applying to to take the driving test.