Bed Car Carrier

Position: FLAT BED CAR CARRIER
JOB DESCRIPTION Flatbed Car Carrier Driver

Position Overview The Flatbed Car Carrier Driver is a critical operations role responsible for the safe, timely, and professional transport of vehicles using a flatbed car carrier. This position supports all dealership locations by handling a wide range of transportation needs including inter-store vehicle transfers, auction pickup and delivery, dealer trade transport, new vehicle delivery from port or rail, customer vehicle transport, and wholesale movement.

Beyond operating the carrier, this role also involves basic logistics coordination — communicating with dispatch, managers, and auction staff to plan efficient routes, complete accurate vehicle condition documentation, and ensure all transport activity is properly recorded. The Flatbed Car Carrier Driver is often the first and last point of contact for vehicle handling, making professionalism, attention to detail, and mechanical awareness essential qualities for this position.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, safety-conscious commercial driver with a clean record, strong knowledge of vehicle loading and securement procedures, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision across multiple dealership locations.

Key Responsibilities
1. Vehicle Transport Operations Safely operate a flatbed car carrier (2-car, 3-car, or multi-car trailer depending on assigned equipment) for all dealership transport needs.

Transport vehicles between dealership locations, auctions, ports, rail yards, body shops, reconditioning centers, wholesale buyers, and customer locations.

Load, secure, and unload vehicles using proper tie-down, wheel strap, and chain techniques in compliance with DOT and company safety standards.

Ensure all vehicles are loaded at the correct angle and sequence to maximize load safety and minimize risk of damage.

Operate hydraulic ramps, loading decks, and winch systems safely and in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections on the carrier truck and trailer, documenting findings in the driver log.
2. Vehicle Condition Documentation Conduct a thorough walk-around inspection of every vehicle before loading, noting and photographing all pre-existing damage using the dealership's inspection form or app.

Complete accurate Bill of Lading (BOL) and vehicle condition reports for every load — inbound and outbound.

Obtain required signatures from receiving parties upon delivery and retain copies for dealership records.

Immediately report any new damage that occurs during transport to the Transportation Manager and document with photos and a written incident report.

Verify VINs, stock numbers, and vehicle descriptions match transport documentation before departing any pickup location.
3. Dispatch & Route Coordination Receive and confirm daily transport assignments from dispatch or management, including pickup addresses, delivery locations, and time windows.

Plan efficient routes to complete multiple pickups and deliveries in a single run whenever possible, reducing cost and mileage.

Communicate proactively with dispatch, sales managers, and auction representatives regarding ETAs, delays, or load changes.

Coordinate with receiving parties (service department, lot attendants, managers) to ensure smooth vehicle handoffs upon arrival.

Assist in scheduling auction runs, dealer trades, and port/rail pickups in coordination with the inventory or purchasing team.

Maintain a flexible schedule and adapt to same-day or urgent transport requests as dealership needs arise.
4. Vehicle Handling & Lot Support Drive and maneuver a wide variety of vehicles including passenger cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles on and off the carrier safely.

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