Thoughts on O’Reilly Auto Parts?

Auto parts today is one of the biggest marketing venues in the country. This is why I say, some folks want their own trucks, when a quality job like auto parts dist. comes up, GO FOR IT, MAN!! 3 things today that can't fail, groceries, mail order craap, and auto parts. The trouble is, and doesn't affect the distribution driver, is getting the wanted parts from the DC to the local "brick and mortar" store. I needed a starter for my Jeep, NOBODY had one. Okay, I live in a rural area( with 4 autoparts stores) on a Thursday, I ordered one, I think they are Carquest/Advance, but doesn't matter, "no problem, be here tomorrow( Fri)" Next day, I go in witht he old starter,,"um,,yeah, sorry, it was never put on the truck, it will be in Tuesday.( more accurately, it didn't pay for the local truck to come all that way from the DC for a starter, NAPA had it the next day,,,for an extra $10 bucks,,,they knew I needed it) I did a route job for Bumper to Bumper many years ago. Left at like 8pm, had maybe 6 or 7 stores with restock, not a bad job, done by 4 or 5am. I'd imagine that's what you would do, restock for stores. You get to know everybody, rarely any of the usual trucking shenanigans, backhauls, scales, traffic, you can't go wrong there, pal.

 

Good part is the stores are usually closed when you’re backing into the parking lot . So usually no cars blocking your access

If your truck is pre loaded when you arrive at the dc that’s even better

and you unload into the cage and leave .
No time wasting #### chat or waiting for a door or waiting for the forklift driver etc.

biggest thing is Probabaly going to be making sure you drop the right boxes at the right store .

 

Beats The Bloody Hell Out Of The Multi-Stop Daytime Dollar Store Deliveries.

ENJOY THE RIDE!!​

CHEERS!!​

 

Recent ad in Salt Lake City.

Potential first year earnings of $96,616.80 based upon average route hours; actual annual earnings may vary based upon length of route.

Do you like being valued, appreciated, and part of a team? If so, you need to come drive at the O! We offer one of the best driving jobs in the industry: home daily, 5 day work weeks, no weekends, set routes, and low-touch freight. Our salary package includes safety incentives, driver bonuses and performance-based raises!

Our drivers are more than drivers, they are part of our team! The goal of each Local CDL Driver is to provide a high level of service to our store customers by consistently getting the right parts to the right places at the right time, in the safest possible manner.

What's in it for you?

• $10,000 Sign On Bonus*
• Overnight Route Delivery - Home Daily!
• 5 day work week
• No weekends
• Set routes
• Quarterly incentives with bonus earning potential up to $5,000*
• Low-touch freight using full pallet deliveries
• Electric pallet jacks and hydraulic lift gates on every trailer
• Well-maintained, modern fleet of tractors and trailers
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, stock purchase plan, etc)
• Generous Team Member discounts
• Being part of a team who appreciates and values our drivers.

Qualifications:

• Commercial Class A driver's license
• Willing to obtain Hazmat if not current
• Six months regulated tractor trailer experience
• Interstate driving ability
• Safe driving record

What are you waiting for? Come join an industry leader and be a part of a driving team that is truly valued and appreciated! Start your driving career with O'Reilly today!

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a drug test and/or MVR check, as applicable for the role.

*Bonus details provided at interview

 

Are there any security concerns working around these stores at night?

 

it's been my observation that auto parts stores don't actually have trucks or truck drivers, but a contracting company that can "fly the flag" of the store. meaning, a contracting company has the trucks, and has them painted up to look like the store owns them. this was typical, when i worked for a contracting company, that had the DHL account. i drove a beautiful truck/trailer rig, painted the DHL colors, or, "the DHL flag"

you would have to maybe check at night time, when deliveries are made, and carefully approach the trucker and ask him or her, the name of thier company that delivers to the stores.

same is true with NAPA, Auto-Zone, Advanced Auto.

well, even though i never worked auto part, i did work high value electrical parts, in Chinatown Boston, and Southie....then my last stop was Portland, ME.

all alone, had the keys and alarm codes to the buildings.

made my skin crawl with "things" inside the building's suddenly made sounds.

depends on the neighborhoods. many auto parts stores are like Family Dollar stores locations......so...what would you think..????

 

O’Reilly does do the hiring directly for drivers
I’m guessing they’re one of the few that actually still do…

 

I have concerns about parts of Mobile, AL.

 

Where is the O’Reillys Distribution Center located ?