Auto Transport Jobs
Where can I look for auto transport jobs?
There are many different types of auto transport jobs.
The first one that comes to mind is the truck driver. The auto transport truck drive’s job is much more difficult then other kinds of truck drivers because not only do they have to drive the truck, but they also have to load and unload each vehicle. The auto transport truck driver also has to pick up and deliver 10 to 12 vehicles from each person’s home or business.
Another difficulty is that because each vehicle is being picked up and delivered from 10 to 12 different homes that they are usually in 10 to 12 different states so the trip across country can take up to two weeks. This can be hard on married or family drivers. To save money the driver will sleep in a “sleeper cab” which believe it or not is a small room built into the truck! The good news is that auto transport drivers are paid very well.
Another auto transport job is that of dispatcher. An auto transport dispatcher is the “travel agent” of the auto transport industry. The dispatcher takes orders for shipment of consumer vehicles and schedules it with the trucking company. This job is harder then you would think because each consumer is shipping from somewhere like Wasua, Wisconsin for example to Ames, Iowa. So this has to be scheduled with a truck that has 8 to 11 autos going on that route. The dispatcher has to relay information about pick-up, delivery, and transit times to and from the truck driver and the consumer.
Another auto transport job is that of customer service representative. The customer service representative is the person that the receives and sends out quotes to consumers via phone or email. The customer service representative also takes the order from the customer and sends it to the dispatch dept. The customer service representative also answers questions from consumers about the shipping process itself because most consumers have never shipped a car before and know nothing about it.
If I own an auto trailer can I get a job immediately?
While familiarity with the operation of an auto transport trailer may impress on an interview, this probably won’t make a significant difference unless you intend to start your own auto hauling business.
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