Delivery Driver vs Truck Driver
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Pay
Delivery Driver
$25.00 typical, an hour
Most Delivery Drivers earn $21.50 to $29.33 an hour.
From 1,513 postings that list pay
4,979 open jobs now
Truck Driver
$31.00 typical, an hour
Most Truck Drivers earn $26.50 to $39.66 an hour.
From 4,696 postings that list pay
26,741 open jobs now
Truck Drivers typically earn about $6.00 more an hour than Delivery Drivers.
What each one does
Delivery Driver
- Safely operate a commercial vehicle to transport goods or materials to customers.
- Load and unload cargo or equipment from the delivery vehicle.
- Follow all safety regulations and company policies while driving.
- Complete required paperwork and vehicle inspection reports.
- Provide professional customer service during deliveries and interactions.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the delivery vehicle.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Truck Driver
- Safely operate commercial vehicles in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company regulations.
- Load, secure, transport, and unload cargo using proper material handling and load securement techniques.
- Prepare, receive, and provide appropriate documentation for the delivery and pickup of goods to ensure timely and accurate service.
- Maintain communication with dispatch regarding delivery schedules, route changes, delays, or pickup instructions.
- Complete driver logs, inspection reports, and other required records in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
- Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Delivery Driver
Asked for in both
- Customer Service 5 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 3 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Inspection 1 in 10 postings
- DOT Regulations 1 in 15 postings
More common in Delivery Driver postings
- Forklift Operation 1 in 10 postings
- Quality Standards 1 in 15 postings
- Box Truck Operation 1 in 15 postings
Truck Driver
Asked for in both
- Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 1 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Inspection 1 in 10 postings
- DOT Regulations 1 in 10 postings
More common in Truck Driver postings
- Commercial Motor Vehicle Driving 1 in 10 postings
- Tractor-Trailer Driving 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Delivery Driver
- Driver's License 6 in 10 postings
- CDL 4 in 10 postings
Truck Driver
- CDL 7 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- DOT Medical Card 1 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Delivery Driver
Delivery Associate
Dspjobhub$22.5/hr Employer statedCorpus Christi, TX, United StatesCDLDriver's LicenseWeekly Pay & Full Benefits | Delivery Associate (Non-CDL)
Highdistinction Logistics LLC$22.25/hr Employer statedSt. George, UT, United StatesDriver's LicenseGPSRoute Relief Driver
Viking Coca-Cola$21 - $33/hr Employer statedHutchinson, MN, US OnsiteInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceCDLMerchandising
Truck Driver
Site Lowboy Driver
Kinsley ConstructionPay not stated North East, MarylandDOT RegulationsDriver's LicenseCDLCDL Class A Truck Driver - On Call
Meyer DistributingPay not stated Denver, CODriver's LicenseDOT RegulationsForklift OperationCDLCommercial Motor Vehicle Driving +1Box Truck Driver
MJM$24/hr Employer statedElkridge, MD, United StatesPallet JackCommercial Motor Vehicle DrivingCDL
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