How to hire a Car Driver

How to hire a car driver, step by step

Here's a step-by-step car driver hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a car driver job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new car driver
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a car driver, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A car driver's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, car drivers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of car driver salaries for various roles:

   Type Of Car Driver	Description	Hourly Rate
   Car Driver	Taxi drivers and chauffeurs drive people to and from the places they need to go, such as airports, homes, shopping centers, and workplaces. They must know their way around a city to take passengers to their destinations.	$10-27
   Chauffeur	Chauffeurs drive limousines, motor coaches, and other luxury vehicles to take their clients to their destinations. Their list of responsibilities includes making sure that the vehicle they are driving stays in excellent condition, helping clients load and unload their stuff, and following the road rules and regulations... Show More	$10-36
   Transporter	A transporter is responsible for sending patients to assigned healthcare facilities, ensuring their safety while on the road. Transporters assist with lifting or placing patients to beds and wheelchairs, strictly adhering to transport schedules and report possible delays immediately, delivering healthcare supplies and laboratory specimen securely, and responding to the patient's inquiries and requests... Show More	$10-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Customer Service
   • CDL
   • Clean Vehicle
   • Relevant Safety Regulations
   • CPR
   • Medical Appointments
   • Oversize Loads
   • Car Rentals
   • Traffic Control
   • Body Shop
   • Car Lot
   • Wheel Chair
   • Vehicle Operation
   • Construction Sites

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   Responsibilities:

   • Use of tools and equipment such as drill, ratchet, hedge trimmer , 36' mowers.
   • DOT regulate paperwork and schedule.
   • Complete vouchers and fax to Medicaid.
   • Receive certification in first aid and CPR.
   • Keep all information confidential and abide by HIPPA regulations.
   • Log book use recording times of pickup and drop off.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your car driver job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A car driver salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, car drivers' average salary in florida is 52% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level car drivers earn 62% less than senior-level car drivers.
   • Certifications. A car driver with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a car driver's salary.

   Average car driver salary

   $36,587yearly

   $17.59 hourly rate

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   Entry-level car driver salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated March 18, 2025

   Average car driver salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	New York	$55,427	$27
   2	Maine	$54,703	$26
   3	Massachusetts	$54,609	$26
   4	California	$51,316	$25
   5	Oregon	$47,938	$23
   6	Minnesota	$43,816	$21
   7	West Virginia	$43,232	$21
   8	District of Columbia	$42,964	$21
   9	Illinois	$42,800	$21
   10	Oklahoma	$41,599	$20
   11	Michigan	$40,742	$20
   12	Arizona	$40,685	$20
   13	Colorado	$39,900	$19
   14	Ohio	$39,272	$19
   15	Indiana	$38,845	$19
   16	North Carolina	$35,813	$17
   17	Missouri	$35,748	$17
   18	Texas	$34,368	$17
   19	Utah	$33,800	$16
   20	Alabama	$32,870	$16

   Average car driver salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	Tesla	$54,383	$26.15
   2	UPS	$51,686	$24.85	5
   3	DXC Technology	$44,470	$21.38
   4	ABM Industries	$39,363	$18.92	76
   5	Ontario-Montclair School District	$39,156	$18.82
   6	Blue Mountain Realty	$38,470	$18.50
   7	LAZ Parking	$38,146	$18.34	3
   8	GO Riteway	$37,924	$18.23	27
   9	Select Energy Services	$37,764	$18.16
   10	ALS, LLC	$37,521	$18.04
   11	Brewster Ambulance Service	$36,622	$17.61
   12	Armstrong Ambulance	$36,258	$17.43	1
   13	Hebrew SeniorLife	$36,236	$17.42	5
   14	Cataldo Ambulance Service	$35,193	$16.92	1
   15	FleetLogix	$34,040	$16.37	35
   16	Über	$33,910	$16.30	2,223
   17	The Hertz Corporation	$32,937	$15.84	602
   18	PeopleReady	$30,324	$14.58	39
   19	ATR International	$30,181	$14.51
   20	United Auto Recovery	$30,147	$14.49

4. Writing a Car Driver Job Description

   A car driver job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a car driver job description:

   Car Driver job description example

   FleetLogix is the premier provider of fleet management and transportation services. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality service, consistency, maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction.
   
   FleetLogix, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, creed, gender, national origin, age disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
   
   Transporters/Lot Drivers: Move cars from one location to another on the rental car lot premises, usually in the vicinity of the airport. Drivers may also move cars longer distances, or moving vehicles that are out of service to an outside facility. Qualifications:
   Base Pay Rate:
   
   Day Shift $13.00/hr
   
   WEEKLY PAY!!!
   
   Rental Car Driver is generally offered as a full time or part time role.
   
   Previous experience with one of the following is highly desirable: Delivery driver, Uber, Lyft, doordash, UPS, currier service or car rental company Requirements/Responsibilities Applicant must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid state issued Driver License with good driving record. Ideal applicants have open availability, a great work ethic, and are dependable.
   
   Rental Car Driver is generally offered as a full time or part time role.
   
   Previous experience with one of the following is highly desirable: Delivery driver, Uber, Lyft, doordash, UPS, currier service or car rental company Special Instructions Please do not send any emails, resumes, or call.
   We are making it really easy to apply for this position.
   
   Simply submit a ZippyApp application package which may include the Common Employment Application, Resume, and a Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please write a short paragraph describing yourself and why you would make a great addition to our team. ZippyApp is the Common Employment Application for online and mobile that allows you to apply for jobs with one click, and is being accepted at a growing number of businesses each day.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right car driver for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with car drivers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit car drivers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your car driver job on Zippia to find and recruit car driver candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with car driver candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new car driver

   Once you have selected a candidate for the car driver position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new car driver first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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