Transport Driver

About Bretz RV & Marine

At Bretz RV & Marine, our core values of passion, teamwork, growth, family, and profitability guide how we work and support one another. We look for people who demonstrate integrity, accountability, and pride in their work while delivering excellent service to our customers and dealership teams.

Position Summary

The Transport Driver safely transports RVs, motorhomes, trailers, and related inventory between dealerships, vendors, pickup locations, and occasional customer destinations.

This role requires dependable communication, sound judgment, accurate documentation, and consistent attention to safety. Assignments may involve regional or nationwide travel, including overnight trips and travel by air or ground transportation to retrieve units.

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Transport and Delivery

• Drive motorhomes and tow travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and other approved recreational vehicles.
• Complete inventory transfers, pickups, and occasional customer deliveries as assigned.
• Operate only vehicles and towing combinations covered by your license, qualifications, and company authorization.
• Travel to pickup locations using approved air or ground transportation.
• Coordinate trip details, routes, and arrival expectations with the Transport Manager.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow applicable traffic laws, DOT requirements, and company safety procedures.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checks of tires, lights, mirrors, brakes, hitch connections, safety chains, and other applicable equipment.
• Follow applicable hours-of-service requirements and maintain required logs and inspection records.
• Monitor weather, road conditions, fatigue, and equipment condition. Stop and notify the Transport Manager when an assignment cannot be completed safely.
• Promptly report accidents, damage, citations, mechanical issues, and changes affecting driving eligibility.
• Protect company and customer property throughout each assignment.

Communication and Documentation

• Provide timely updates regarding trip progress, delays, and estimated arrival times.
• Maintain accurate mileage, work-time, fuel, trip, and unit-condition records.
• Submit receipts and supporting documentation for approved travel expenses.
• Communicate professionally with dealership staff, vendors, customers, and other contacts.
• Follow company procedures for keys, documents, equipment, and vehicle security.

Qualifications

• Current, valid driver’s license appropriate for assigned vehicles and towing combinations.
• Driving record that meets applicable DOT, company, and insurer standards.
• Class A CDL preferred. A CDL and any required endorsements are mandatory for assignments that require them.
• Ability to meet and maintain the driver qualification requirements applicable to assigned work.
• Ability to safely operate large vehicles and tow assigned RV configurations.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel and work a variable schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and overnight trips.
• Previous experience driving trucks, fifth wheels, Class A motorhomes, or other large vehicles preferred.
• Transport, logistics, or dealership experience is a plus.

DOT Qualification and Driving Clearance

This position includes driving and transport duties that may be regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Applicants must hold the license required for their assigned vehicles and meet all applicable driver qualification and safety requirements.

Depending on the assignment, the qualification process may include review of driving and employment history, DOT medical certification, and a driving skills evaluation. For CDL-required work, applicable requirements also include DOT drug and alcohol testing and a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse review.

Required medical inquiries and examinations take place after a conditional offer. Any offer is contingent on satisfying the requirements applicable to the position.

Drivers must receive written compliance clearance from the company’s designated compliance representative before beginning DOT-regulated driving or other covered safety-sensitive duties. Required licenses, certifications, and qualifications must be maintained throughout employment.

Bretz considers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law. Requests should be directed to Human Resources.

Compensation and Schedule

Compensation follows the current approved Transport Driver payroll agreement and may include mileage or flat trip pay, hourly pay for specified duties, and approved travel expenses. The applicable compensation plan will be reviewed before hire.

Drivers must submit all required work-time and trip records. Payroll will administer any legally required wage and overtime payments.

Assignments depend on business demand. This position does not guarantee a fixed number of hours or trips.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bretz RV & Marine provides equal employment opportunity and makes employment decisions based on job-related qualifications, competence, and business needs without regard to classifications protected by applicable law.