Carvana expanding activity, jobs at ADESA wholesale auto auction site in Hoffman Estates

Carvana plans to create 100 new jobs by introducing an Inspection and Reconditioning Center at its ADESA Chicago wholesale auction site in western Hoffman Estates.

The company is already hiring for skilled, entry-level jobs that include comprehensive benefits and require no college degree.

“Bringing IRC capabilities to ADESA Chicago strengthens the speed and efficiency of our national network while deepening our presence in the Midwest,” Brian Boyd, Carvana’s senior vice president of inventory said in a statement. “We’re proud to continue growing our local team while improving selection and delivery times for Chicago retail customers and expanding the capabilities we offer our wholesale partners across the region.”

ADESA Chicago has been located in Hoffman Estates since 2016 and was acquired by Carvana US in 2022. The 75-acre site has nearly 6,000 parking spaces and has the infrastructure to support refurbishment operations alongside its ongoing wholesale auction activities.

Expansion of the site’s capabilities builds on Carvana’s presence in the suburbs, which includes its car vending machine structures in Schaumburg and Oak Brook.

Hoffman Estates Mayor Bill McLeod and state Sen. Darby Hills of Barrington Hills addressed the economic impact of the company’s increased use of the site.

“Carvana's expansion in Hoffman Estates is creating exactly the kind of hands-on, good-paying jobs our workforce is looking for,” McLeod said in a statement. “These are real opportunities for Illinois families, and I'm glad to see this kind of commitment to our communities.”

“Carvana’s decision to expand operations in Hoffman Estates is a strong example of the kind of investment that creates jobs and strengthens our local economy,” Hills added. “We are proud to see businesses continuing to grow in Illinois and invest in hardworking families across the region.”

The changes are expected to create a larger pool of local retail inventory giving customers a wider selection of cars with quick delivery options. Wholesale buyers will have enhanced on-site inspection and reconditioning capabilities along with their ongoing access to ADESA's in-lane and digital auction services.