Delivery Driver vs Van Driver

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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

Delivery Driver salaries Delivery Driver jobs

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

Van Driver salaries Van Driver jobs

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 Foods
    Pay not stated Phoenix, AZ, USA
    Customer ServiceDriver's LicenseCDLVehicle InspectionData Entry
    1 day ago
    Apply
  • Route Driver

    Unnamed employer
    Pay not stated Oxnard, CA, 93030
    Customer ServiceDriver's LicenseGPSVehicle Maintenance
    1 day ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated Ogdensburg, NY, US
    Driver's LicenseKiosks
    4 hours ago
    Apply

Van Driver

  • Driver

    Jainsamyak
    $16/hr Employer stated
    Sun City Center, FL, United States
    Vehicle MaintenanceDriver's License
    2 days ago
    Apply
  • Van Driver

    Concord Hotels
    Pay not stated Moon Township, PA, US
    Driver's License
    Part-time 4 weeks ago
    Apply
  • NEMT Driver - North Sac

    America West Medical Transportation, Inc.
    Pay not stated Sacramento, CA
    TB TestDriver's LicenseGPS
    Mid level · 3+ yrs exp 3 days ago
    Apply

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