Delivery Driver vs Van Driver
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Delivery Driver
$52,000 typical, a year
Most Delivery Drivers earn $44,700 to $61,000 a year.
From 1,552 postings that list pay
5,258 open jobs now
Van Driver
$39,000 typical, a year
Most Van Drivers earn $35,500 to $43,700 a year.
From 275 postings that list pay
2,129 open jobs now
Delivery Drivers typically earn about $13,000 more a year than Van 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
Van Driver
- Safely transport passengers to and from destinations.
- Assist passengers with entering and exiting the vehicle.
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the vehicle.
- Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Complete required documentation and trip records.
- Report any vehicle problems or maintenance needs.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Delivery Driver
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 6 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 5 in 10 postings
- CDL 4 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 3 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Inspection 1 in 10 postings
More common in Delivery Driver postings
- Forklift Operation 1 in 10 postings
- DOT Regulations 1 in 15 postings
- Box Truck Operation 1 in 15 postings
- Quality Standards 1 in 15 postings
Van Driver
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 6 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- CDL 1 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 3 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Inspection 3 in 10 postings
More common in Van Driver postings
- Vehicle Maintenance 2 in 10 postings
- Post-trip Inspections 1 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Wheelchair Lift Operation 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Delivery Driver
Delivery Driver CDL B
Shamrock FoodsPay not stated Phoenix, AZ, USACustomer ServiceDriver's LicenseCDLVehicle InspectionData EntryRoute Driver
Unnamed employerPay not stated Oxnard, CA, 93030Customer ServiceDriver's LicenseGPSVehicle Maintenance
Van Driver
NEMT Driver - North Sac
America West Medical Transportation, Inc.Pay not stated Sacramento, CATB TestDriver's LicenseGPS
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