AUTOMOBILE OR TRUCK DEALERS — all employees other than vehicle salespersons — including estimators, service writers, vehicle maintenance and repair, shuttle drivers, accessory or spare parts sales and the transporting of vehicles that are owned by the employer
This classification applies to dealers of motor vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, buses, forklift trucks, golf carts, recreational vehicles, motor homes and trailers. This classification applies only to those employers having, in addition to proprietors, a regular sales force engaged exclusively in the demonstration and sale of vehicles and separate clerical staff. If these conditions do not exist, Classification 8391 does not apply. If Classification 8391 does not apply and the employer performs vehicle repair work, assign the applicable vehicle repair classification(s) and if the employer performs no vehicle repair, assign Classification 8392, Automobile or Truck Storage Garages or Parking Stations or Lots, to employees who perform activities such as cleaning or washing vehicles, changing tires or recharging batteries.
This classification also applies to yard or repair employees who work for employers that operate vehicle auctions. Vehicle auctioneers or auction sales assistants shall be classified as 8748, Automobile or Truck Dealers — vehicle salespersons.
This classification also applies to yard, repair or maintenance employees who work for employers engaged in automobile or truck rental, automobile or truck driving schools, or the transport of individual automobiles or trucks between locations ("Driveaway" companies). Rental agents who work for employers engaged in automobile or truck rental and greet customers, check vehicles in or out, collect payment or assist customers in completing the rental process shall be classified as 8748, Automobile or Truck Dealers — vehicle salespersons.
Towing, roadside assistance or freeway service patrol operations conducted on vehicles not owned by the employer shall be separately classified as 7227, Automobile or Truck Towing, Roadside Assistance or Freeway Service Patrol.
"Roadside assistance" refers to services provided to the vehicle owner under an agreement with a third party (such as a motor club or law enforcement agency). Contemplated services include changing tires, jump-starting batteries, replacing batteries, supplying a small amount of gasoline or performing minor vehicle repairs such as reattaching ignition wires or battery cables.
Motorcycle dealers or motorcycle service or repair facilities shall be classified as 8400, Motor-cycle Dealers or Repair Facilities.
Also refer to companion Classification 8748, Automobile or Truck Dealers — vehicle salespersons.
| Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote | Effective Date |
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Phraseology: AUTOMOBILE OR TRUCK DEALERS — all employees other than vehicle salespersons — including estimators, service writers, vehicle maintenance and repair, shuttle drivers, accessory or spare parts sales and the transporting of vehicles that are owned by the employer Footnote: This classification applies to dealers of motor vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, buses, forklift trucks, golf carts, motor homes and trailers. This classification applies only to those employers having, in addition to proprietors, a regular sales force engaged exclusively in the demonstration and sale of vehicles and separate clerical staff. If these conditions do not exist, Classification 8391 does not apply. If Classification 8391 does not apply and the employer performs vehicle repair work, assign the applicable vehicle repair classification(s) and if the employer performs no vehicle repair, assign Classification 8392, Automobile or Truck Storage Garages or Parking Stations or Lots, to employees who perform activities such as cleaning or washing vehicles, changing tires or recharging batteries. This classification also applies to yard or repair employees who work for employers that operate vehicle auctions. Vehicle auctioneers or auction sales assistants shall be classified as 8748, Automobile or Truck Dealers — vehicle salespersons. This classification also applies to yard, repair or maintenance employees who work for employers engaged in automobile or truck rental, automobile or truck driving schools, or the transport of individual automobiles or trucks between locations ("Driveaway" companies). Towing, roadside assistance or freeway service patrol operations conducted on vehicles not owned by the employer shall be separately classified as 7227, Automobile or Truck Towing, Roadside Assistance or Freeway Service Patrol. "Roadside assistance" refers to services provided to the vehicle owner under an agreement with a third party (such as a motor club or law enforcement agency). Contemplated services include changing tires, jump-starting batteries, replacing batteries, supplying a small amount of gasoline or performing minor vehicle repairs such as reattaching ignition wires or battery cables. Also refer to companion Classification 8748, Automobile or Truck Dealers — vehicle salespersons. | 9/1/2022 |
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