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Commercial Driver green card sponsorship follows the EB-3 skilled worker path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries, so filing early and maintaining clean driving records strengthens your position throughout the process.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: 7121 - White Marsh - 10201 Philadelphia Rd, White Marsh, Maryland, 21162
CarMax, the way your career should be!
Position Overview
As a Fleet Driver I, you'll do more than transport vehicles — you'll help keep CarMax operations running smoothly by ensuring the right cars get to the right place, on time, for the customers counting on us to deliver. This role is ideal for professionals who value safety, reliability, and integrity in everything they do.
At CarMax, we believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding. You'll enjoy consistent schedules, competitive pay, and routes designed to get you home daily — all while representing a company built on trust, teamwork, and doing the right thing.
Why CarMax
At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.
Role Responsibilities
- Safety first — conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT and CarMax standards using company hauler
- Stay compliant — maintain accurate and compliant DOT logs and documentation
- Transport with Care — load, secure, transport, and unload CarMax vehicles safely and efficiently, including hands-on freight handling, ladder climbing, and working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Be accountable — move vehicles between CarMax locations and approved vendors using a company-provided truck, keeping your equipment clean, well-maintained, and operationally ready
- Deliver with purpose — deliver vehicles accurately and on time to support inventory flow and keep customers and stores on schedule
- Represent CarMax professionally – interact with vendors, store associates, and the public in a way that reflects our values every time
Required Qualifications– All Drivers
- 21 years of age or older with a valid state-issued driver’s license
- Clean driving record with no serious violations in the past three years; candidates must meet CarMax’s Driver Safety Evaluation criteria
- Physical ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds; secure, block, and restrain vehicles during transport; and perform repetitive physical tasks including pulling, torquing, and tensioning chains, binders, and straps to meet FMCSA and CarMax load securement standards
- Must be able to climb, bend, and kneel to access and secure vehicles on multi-level transport decks
- Ability to meet DOT & FMCSA qualification requirements
- Comfortable working in outdoor environments, including exposure to noise and inclement weather
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with adherence to CarMax policies and safety standards
- Works efficiently and uses time wisely
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the state
- 2+ years of Class A CDL driving experience (Military heavy/medium tactical vehicle experience considered) OR 2+ years of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driving experience at CarMax (non-Class A CMV experience is acceptable)
The hourly rate for this position is:
$26.20 - $44.60
Benefits:
Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:
- To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company
- For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay
Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.
For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
Location: 7121 - White Marsh - 10201 Philadelphia Rd, White Marsh, Maryland, 21162
CarMax, the way your career should be!
Position Overview
As a Fleet Driver I, you'll do more than transport vehicles — you'll help keep CarMax operations running smoothly by ensuring the right cars get to the right place, on time, for the customers counting on us to deliver. This role is ideal for professionals who value safety, reliability, and integrity in everything they do.
At CarMax, we believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding. You'll enjoy consistent schedules, competitive pay, and routes designed to get you home daily — all while representing a company built on trust, teamwork, and doing the right thing.
Why CarMax
At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.
Role Responsibilities
- Safety first — conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT and CarMax standards using company hauler
- Stay compliant — maintain accurate and compliant DOT logs and documentation
- Transport with Care — load, secure, transport, and unload CarMax vehicles safely and efficiently, including hands-on freight handling, ladder climbing, and working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Be accountable — move vehicles between CarMax locations and approved vendors using a company-provided truck, keeping your equipment clean, well-maintained, and operationally ready
- Deliver with purpose — deliver vehicles accurately and on time to support inventory flow and keep customers and stores on schedule
- Represent CarMax professionally – interact with vendors, store associates, and the public in a way that reflects our values every time
Required Qualifications– All Drivers
- 21 years of age or older with a valid state-issued driver’s license
- Clean driving record with no serious violations in the past three years; candidates must meet CarMax’s Driver Safety Evaluation criteria
- Physical ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds; secure, block, and restrain vehicles during transport; and perform repetitive physical tasks including pulling, torquing, and tensioning chains, binders, and straps to meet FMCSA and CarMax load securement standards
- Must be able to climb, bend, and kneel to access and secure vehicles on multi-level transport decks
- Ability to meet DOT & FMCSA qualification requirements
- Comfortable working in outdoor environments, including exposure to noise and inclement weather
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with adherence to CarMax policies and safety standards
- Works efficiently and uses time wisely
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the state
- 2+ years of Class A CDL driving experience (Military heavy/medium tactical vehicle experience considered) OR 2+ years of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driving experience at CarMax (non-Class A CMV experience is acceptable)
The hourly rate for this position is:
$26.20 - $44.60
Benefits:
Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:
- To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company
- For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay
Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.
For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Commercial Driver
Verify your CDL class before applying
Your Commercial Driver's License class determines which EB-3 job descriptions your employer can use in PERM. A Class A CDL covering combination vehicles opens more sponsorable roles than a Class B. Confirm your license class matches the specific job duties before any employer begins recruitment testing.
Research prevailing wages using OFLC Wage Search
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Pull the current wage level using OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you know whether the posted salary meets the threshold that DOL will apply during certification.
Find sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Most commercial driving employers don't advertise green card sponsorship directly in job postings. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history by role and location, letting you target companies already familiar with the PERM process for transportation and logistics positions.
Confirm your employer is recruitment-test ready
PERM requires employers to run a full DOL-mandated recruitment test, including job order postings and newspaper advertisements, before filing. Ask prospective employers whether their HR team or immigration counsel has completed PERM for transportation roles before, since inexperienced employers frequently cause preventable delays.
Secure your priority date as early as possible
Your priority date is set when DOL accepts the PERM application, not when USCIS approves the I-140. Nationals from India and China can face significant waits for visa availability in EB-3. Filing PERM promptly after your offer locks in the earliest possible date and starts the clock on your permanent residence timeline.
Use O*NET to align your job description
PERM job duties must reflect actual daily responsibilities, not inflated requirements. Cross-reference your employer's draft job description against the O*NET occupation profile for your CDL class and route type. Overstating minimum education or experience requirements can trigger a DOL audit or denial during the recruitment phase.
Green Card Commercial Driver: Frequently Asked Questions
Do commercial driving jobs qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Commercial driving roles with a CDL requirement and at least two years of experience qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category. Your employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL, then file an I-140 petition with USCIS. The job must require the specific skills and license class described in the PERM application.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for commercial drivers?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. For commercial drivers, EB-3 is the relevant path rather than H-1B visa, since H-1B requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree. The PERM process tests the labor market, establishes a prevailing wage, and results in permanent authorization rather than a two- or three-year work period.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for commercial driver roles?
Most trucking and logistics employers don't advertise green card sponsorship in job postings, making it difficult to identify them through general job searches. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history for transportation roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated PERM for positions like yours.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
The timing matters significantly. If your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and you move to a same or similar occupation, AC21 portability allows you to continue toward permanent residence with the new employer. Separately, once your original employer's I-140 was approved, that priority date can be retained when a new employer files a fresh I-140 on your behalf.
Can per-country backlogs affect my commercial driver green card timeline?
Yes. EB-3 has annual numerical limits and per-country caps. If you're a national of India or China, the wait for a visa number to become available can extend your timeline well beyond the PERM and I-140 processing period. Filing PERM as early as possible after receiving a job offer locks in the earliest priority date and reduces the overall wait.