Full-Time
Route Sales Delivery Driver
LKQ
5,001-10,000 employees
Global distributor of aftermarket vehicle parts
No salary listed
Corpus Christi, TX, USA
In Person
Daily travel is required, and extensive overnight travel may be required.
Bachelor's
 Sales & Account Management (1) |
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- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Previous sales-related experience is required.
- At least six months of driving or delivery experience is required.
- The employee must qualify for the company's insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- The employee must be able to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, and graphics applications is required.
- The employee must be able to use moderately complex oral and written communication skills, interact with others, and make presentations.
- The employee must be able to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.
- The employee must be able to sit and drive for extended periods of up to 12 hours, operate machinery with their hands, and perform required physical movements including standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
- The employee must be able to work around fuel, exhaust, extreme temperatures, extreme lighting, and high noise levels, and may need to use personal protective equipment.
- The employee must be able to work in cramped spaces and awkward positions.
- The employee must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Solicit new and existing customers daily and promote and sell the company's products.
- Develop relationships with existing customers and provide service that supports customer retention and loyalty.
- Identify potential new customers and solicit business from them.
- Learn the company's product literature and communicate product information and availability to customers.
- Attend regular sales training meetings to review sales performance, discuss sales goals, and identify ways to improve performance.
- Provide customer service.
- Operate a company vehicle safely, courteously, and responsibly.
- Deliver and install products along the assigned route or within the assigned territory.
- Verify delivered or installed parts against the work order and obtain the customer's signature confirming accuracy.
- Protect company assets by safely handling delivered products and collected payments.
- Operate in compliance with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations.
- Comply with established company policies and procedures.
- Manage the daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely product delivery.
- Follow safe work practices, use proper tools and equipment, and take responsibility for personal and coworker safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Drive a vehicle for most of the workday and make daily delivery-related trips.
- At least two years of sales experience is preferred.
- Some business-related college coursework is preferred.
LKQ is a global distributor that supplies vehicle parts and accessories for cars and trucks. It sells aftermarket, recycled and salvaged parts, as well as specialty equipment, to repair shops and retail customers who repair, maintain, or customize vehicles. Its parts come from a wide range of suppliers and are distributed through a large network to repair shops, collision centers, and individuals. The way the products work is straightforward: customers order parts, LKQ sources them (including recycled or salvaged options when available), and ships them to the customer for installation or use. LKQ differentiates itself through its broad, global catalog and mix of new, aftermarket, and recycled parts, offering a one-stop source for repairing and upgrading vehicles. The company’s goal is to be a leading, reliable supplier that helps customers quickly find and obtain the parts they need to fix, service, or customize vehicles.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arizona
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- North America returned to positive organic growth in Q2 2026, first time in nine quarters.
- Alternative-parts utilization exceeded 40% in Q2 2026, improving collision economics and margins.
- ERA Reman launched June 2026, adding 1,400 SKUs and three-year warranties for workshops.
What critics are saying
- Germany’s ERP rollout cut Q2 2026 Europe revenue by about $140 million.
- The board-led strategic review since January 2026 has no deadline or guaranteed outcome.
- The FinishMaster securities class action alleges persistent customer loss through July 23, 2025.
What makes LKQ unique
- LKQ’s global scale spans recycled, aftermarket, and specialty parts across 20+ countries.
- Its 250-plus UK branches and 100,000-part catalogue deepen workshop switching costs.
- AUTOFY and Apprentice+ bundle parts ordering, management software, and training into one ecosystem.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Fertility Treatment Support
401(k) Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
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LKQ launches AUTOFY garage concept to support UK independent workshops. European workshop management platform introduces digital admin systems, technician software, and business training to UK independent garages. Adam Lane watch_laterAugust 3, 2026 comment Comments Closed 0 like LKQ has launched AUTOFY in the UK, introducing a European workshop concept designed to simplify daily operations for developing independent garages. Following its deployment across 800 workshops in Central Europe, the UK programme focuses on reducing administrative workload and supporting business growth. Key features and digital tools within the package include: * LaunchControl: Garage management system integrating bookings, job cards, invoicing, and direct parts ordering through LKQ Euro Car Parts * LaunchPad: Mobile technician interface for guided vehicle inspections, task assignment, and image capture * LaunchBay: Digital portal enabling workshops to set up branded websites, manage online bookings, and share estimates * LKQ Academy: Three practical training days covering business management, customer service, and EV preparation Louise Davies, head of concepts for LKQ UK & Ireland, said: "AUTOFY already has a strong foundation within LKQ's European workshop network, and we've shaped the concept for the UK around helping developing garages to grow and thrive." She added: "It's designed to make life much easier for garage owners - by bringing together practical tools and support to make the work around each repair simpler. That means less time dealing with administration and more time helping customers and getting vehicles back on the road." "AUTOFY gives garages access to the kind of tools and expertise that can otherwise be difficult to bring together when you are running a business. It allows them to remain proudly independent, without having to manage every challenge on their own."
LKQ Corp. lowers earnings outlook following Q2 performance. While the company's North American operations are showing positive growth, European revenue fell nearly 10 percent year over year. Published July 30, 2026 Antioch, Tennessee-based LKQ Corp. has reported its second-quarter financial results, which include a 3 percent decline in year-over-year revenue from $3.51 billion to $3.41 billion and a 28 percent reduction in net income from $185 million to $134 million. The company says total parts and services revenue decreased 3.6 percent, which included a 5.1 percent decrease in parts and services organic revenue, a 1 percent increase from foreign exchange rates year over year and the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures, which increased revenue by 0.5 percent. The aftermarket and recycled parts provider's diluted earnings per share (EPS) dropped to 52 cents from 72 cents a year ago, while its adjusted EPS were 67 cents, down from 84 cents. While North America showed improvement, returning to positive organic growth for the first time in nine quarters and revenue increased about 0.5 percent year over year, LKQ continues to have problems in Europe, where revenue fell 9.6 percent year over year. The company says its Specialty revenue increased 5 percent year over year despite what LKQ President and CEO Justin Jude describes as macroeconomic pressure on consumers. This business segment distributes and markets specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories in North America. "Our second-quarter performance reflected solid execution across our North America and Specialty segments," says President and CEO Justin Jude. He adds that record alternative-parts use of more than 40 percent, moderating insurance premiums that were negative in May and June and continued sequential improvement in repairable claims contributed to LKQ's performance in North America. "Europe fell short of expectations, with results affected by the ERP [enterprise resource planning] implementation in Germany," Jude says. "Outside of the ERP impact, the team delivered substantial cost reductions that largely offset the lower volumes we witnessed in the U.K. and Benelux regions." He adds, "Overall, the fundamentals of our business are improving, and as market conditions continue to recover, we expect those operational gains to translate into stronger financial performance and profitability in the quarters ahead." The company's second-quarter performance has led it to lower its earnings outlook for the year: | Metric | Previous Outlook | Updated Outlook | | Organic revenue growth | -0.5% to +1.5% | -3% to -1% | | Diluted EPS | $2.16-$2.46 | $1.78-$2.08 | | Adjusted EPS | $2.90-$3.20 | $2.60-$2.90 | | Operating cash flow | $900M-$1.1B | $825M-$1.025B | | Free cash flow | $700M-$850M | $625M-$775M | "North America remains on track against its full-year plan, and Specialty's revenue performance has been consistent with our expectations," adds Rick Galloway, senior vice president and chief financial officer. "Our revised outlook reflects a more measured pace of recovery in Europe, while we maintain a disciplined focus on cost management, cash generation and capital allocation. The actions underway in Europe are focused on restoring service levels, aligning the cost structure with current demand and translating operational improvement into stronger financial performance." Strategic initiatives. In December 2025, LKQ said it had started a process to explore a potential sale of its Specialty segment, and in January of this year, the company announced that its board had initiated a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives, including a sale of the company, to enhance shareholder value. LKQ says its Specialty segment is being evaluated as part of the broader strategic review process initiated in January. The strategic review process remains active, and LKQ says it continues to engage with multiple parties. The review has no deadline or definitive timetable nor is there assurance the review will result in any transaction or other strategic outcome. Sponsored Content Optimal productivity, heavy construction, safety features and operator comfort come together in the SENNEBOGEN 360 G-series telescopic wheel loader, designed for work across the waste and recycling industry. Telescopic wheel loaders manufactured by SENNEBOGEN have a growing presence at transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), construction and demolition (C&D) recycling plants and metal recycling facilities across North America. Cash flow and balance sheet. Cash flow from operations and free cash flow were $111 million and $60 million, respectively, for the second quarter, and $55 million and negative $36 million for the six months ended June 30. As of June 30, LKQ says its balance sheet reflected total debt of $4 billion and total leverage, as defined in its credit facility, was 2.8x earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Returning capital to shareholders. During the second quarter of 2026, LKQ invested $52 million to repurchase 1.9 million shares of its common stock and distributed $77 million in cash dividends. For the six months ended June 30, it returned $207 million to its shareholders by investing $53 million to repurchase 1.9 million shares of its common stock and distributing $154 million in cash dividends. Since initiating the stock repurchase program in late October 2018, LKQ has repurchased approximately 71 million shares of its common stock for a total of $3 billion through June 30. An aggregate balance of $1.5 billion remains for potential additional stock repurchases through Oct. 25. In late July, the board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share of common stock, payable Sept. 3, to stockholders of record at the close of business Aug. 20. Get curated news on YOUR industry. Enter your email to receive our newsletters.
LKQ Bodyshop delivers practical skills with Apprentice+. By Alan Feldberg - 23/07/2026 LKQ Bodyshop has unveiled Apprentice+, an IMI-certified training programme developed to provide hands-on experience to young learners. Designed to complement existing apprenticeships, Apprentice+ offers practical experience across the full repair journey to better prepare apprentices for the workshop. Held at the LKQ Academy in Tamworth in partnership with 3M, U-POL, DeVilbiss, Laser-PowerTec, and Mirka, Apprentice+ consists of six practical pathways. * Health and safety * Panel repair * Paint * Mechanical, electrical and trim * Quality control * Profitability and sustainability Participants will complete assessments at the end of each pathway to demonstrate their learning, while four additional e-learning modules cover hybrid and electric vehicle awareness, workshop safety, hand-arm vibration awareness, and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Future talent. Jodie Mullard, director of customer strategy at LKQ, said: "The industry has been clear that apprentices need more opportunities to put their learning into practice and develop the broad skills required in a modern bodyshop. We developed Apprentice+ to respond directly to this demand. "The programme offers exceptional value for bodyshops looking to invest in their future talent, combining practical training, assessment and peer learning, with selected tools and equipment provided by leading sector suppliers to support apprentices after the programme. "The skills gap is a challenge for the whole sector, and no single business can solve it alone. Our role is to connect apprentices with the people and organisations that can nurture their talent and help build a strong pipeline of capable professionals." Skills. Lee Smedley, technical training and development manager at LKQ, added: "Apprentice+ has been informed by my experience mentoring LKQ's apprentices, as well as conversations with bodyshops and apprentices who have trained at LKQ Academy. "The programme is designed to give them an experience that we regularly hear they value: the chance to make mistakes and build skills in a supportive environment. It will expose participants to the full repair journey and help them understand how different bodyshop disciplines work together and allow them to learn from everyone around them. "By assessing apprentices at the end of each pathway, we can also help them recognise how far they've progressed, and then also where there's room for that little bit of further development." LKQ will welcome the first two cohorts of eight apprentices in September, with further intakes expected at the start of 2027.
LKQ Euro Car Parts introduces cost-effective oe-quality remanufactured range. * June 17, 2026 LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched the ERA Reman range of alternators and starter motors in the UK, giving independent workshops and fleets a new OE-level remanufactured option to better enable sustainable, affordable mobility for their customers. Built on more than 30 years' remanufacturing expertise, ERA Reman products are produced in state-of-the-art facilities in Europe. Each unit is remanufactured to OE specification, using OE parts where applicable - and in some cases improving OE - before undergoing rigorous testing to ensure dependable performance for workshops. Every ERA Reman unit therefore comes with a three-year warranty and a core return policy, helping to keep valuable cores in the remanufacturing loop. The range offers OE-level performance at a reasonable price point, giving workshops a high-quality and attractive alternative to new components. Sustainability has been considered at all levels. ERA Reman uses recyclable brown box packaging, reduced printing ink and minimal plastic, while still ensuring the eco package provides secure shipping. The launch comes at a time when data shows that 55% of UK workshops already fit remanufactured or used parts, but for most, these represent less than a quarter of total installations, according to LKQ's 2025 UK Voice of the Customer research. This highlights significant scope for growth in high-quality reman solutions. The range adds 1,400 SKUs to LKQ Euro Car Parts' more than 100,000-part catalogue, providing broad coverage and helping technicians source the right part quickly through its 250+ branch network. ERA Reman sits under the Emotive house of brands, for which LKQ is the number one distributor in Europe and the sole UK distributor. The launch forms part of LKQ's broader investment in remanufactured and recycled parts, including its recent joint venture with UK salvage specialist LKQ SYNETIQ to strengthen the supply of sustainable components across repair networks. Matt Robinson, B2B Director at LKQ Euro Car Parts said: "Technicians need rotating electric components they can trust - because if a newly-fitted alternator or starter motor fails, it can be costly in terms of both profit and reputation. "We're also seeing growing awareness in the sector for the role that remanufacturing plays in future proofing repairs. More garages are actively choosing remanufacturing solutions that offer reliable performance, while also helping to reduce waste and dependence on new materials. They understand that doing the job properly today can also support the long-term sustainability of the industry. We're proud to be meeting this demand, all the while offering a range that's competitive in terms of price and quality." June 17, 2026
LKQ DEADLINE: ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, encourages LKQ Corporation investors to secure counsel before important deadline in Securities Class Action - LKQ. NEW YORK, May 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) between February 27, 2023 and July 23, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 22, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased LKQ common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the LKQ class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=62121 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 22, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: USA Newshour encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, LKQ repeatedly touted the benefits of the acquisition of FinishMaster, a subsidiary of Uni-Select. For example, in announcing the acquisition in February 2023, LKQ represented that the acquisition was a "compelling strategic fit" to "enhance LKQ's business and drive profitable growth." LKQ also represented that the acquisition presented "minimal integration risk," including because "Uni-Select's FinishMaster business improves LKQ's scale and product mix to compete" in the North American automotive paint segment. After completing the acquisition in August 2023, LKQ began to integrate FinishMaster into LKQ's North American operating segment. LKQ and its executives touted the integration as a "highly synergistic opportunity" and "competitive moat" to protect LKQ against market share losses to AutoZone and other competitors. In reality, FinishMaster was losing major customers and market share, including the business of key multi-shop operator clients that were critical to FinishMaster's revenue. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the LKQ class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=62121 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected] www.rosenlegal.com Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. USA Newshour takes no editorial responsibility for the same.