Different Types of Auto Transport Jobs

There are many different types of auto transport and car shipping jobs and the industry provides a lot of employment opportunities, as well as offering good career prospects. There are auto transport jobs available on full and part time basis. People looking for these kinds of jobs should be dedicated, committed, motivated and hard-working.

For those new to the auto transport industry, career prospects are favorable. Some possible auto transport jobs include auto transport truck driver, dispatcher, customer service representative, driver, car hauler, diesel mechanic and so on. The auto transport truck driver job is much more difficult than other kinds of truck drivers because they have to drive the truck as well as load and unload vehicles from/to each person’s home or business. In addition, they may have to drive across different states and this could take one to three weeks.

An auto transport dispatcher acts as a travel agent for the auto transport industry. Their job is to take orders for shipments of vehicles and make a proper schedule with the trucking company. They also have to decide and convey information about vehicle pick-up, delivery and transit times to the truck driver and the customer. Driver car hauler involves transporting cars and other items to various locations and may also involve some other functions.