No. 1 / Midsize
Driversselect
FIRST-TIME WINNER
Special awards: Steve Hall is this year’s top leader in the midsize company group.
Founded
Public company formed in 2004
Business
Internet auto retailer
Locations
1 D-FW office
Employees
215 employees
2615 I-20 Frontage Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Headquarters: Grand Prairie
Above: Adrian Matute (left) laughs the monthly "all-tribe" kick off meeting at driversselect in Grand Prairie. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)
In their own words
“By leveraging a culture of care and reimagining the way we experience the workplace, we give our guests the ability to purchase nearly new vehicles below market value – without sacrificing quality or guest experience,” says founder Steve Hall.
About the culture
Driversselect emphasizes transparency and a "culture of care." Its workforce is diverse -- culturally, ethnically, racially and personality-wise. One of its core values is “Be transparent: Refuse to be normal, just be yourself.” Employees wear this and the other core values emblazoned on their daily-wear T-shirts.
Employees say
"I love all the people I work with and how lucky I am to be a part of the culture created by Steve Hall. I love having someone like him to look up to that I actually trust to do the right things by us."
"I love my job because no matter what is going on in your personal life, they will understand. Unlike other companies that force the whole 'don't bring your personal life to work with you' phrase, everyone is genuinely concerned and willing to help you get back on your feet no matter the cost. There hasn't been a job that I have had where I absolutely love it and don't want to leave it. But it's different at driversselect. We truly live by our cultural values."
"We are encouraged to be ourselves and are rewarded and recognized for our hard work. If we are struggling with anything, personally or professionally, we are given help, support, understanding and a way forward."
Fun facts
Birthdays and anniversaries are saluted over lunch, with the recipient getting $75 to spend on anything orange, the company color that signifies passion and high energy.
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