Route Driver vs Van Driver
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Pay
Route Driver
$41,600 typical, a year
Most Route Drivers earn $35,400 to $46,400 a year.
From 5,372 postings that list pay
24,050 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
Route Drivers typically earn about $2,600 more a year than Van Drivers.
What each one does
Route Driver
- Safely operate a company vehicle along a designated route.
- Load and unload products or merchandise at customer locations.
- Deliver goods to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Maintain a clean and well-functioning delivery vehicle.
- Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.
- Follow all traffic laws and company driving policies.
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
Route Driver
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 6 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 3 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 2 in 10 postings
- CDL 2 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Maintenance 1 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Inspection 1 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
More common in Route Driver postings
- Automotive Parts Knowledge 1 in 10 postings
- Merchandising 1 in 10 postings
- Stocking 1 in 15 postings
Van Driver
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 6 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 3 in 10 postings
- CDL 1 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Maintenance 2 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Inspection 3 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
More common in Van Driver 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
Route Driver
Full- Time Driver
Sonida Senior LivingPay not stated Eau Claire, WIDriver's LicensePower BIEMR/EHRCustomer Service Delivery Driver
Keeling CoPay not stated Branch 23 - Tuscaloosa, AL 35405Inventory ManagementCustomer ServiceForklift CertificationProduct KnowledgeEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) +1
Van Driver
NEMT Driver - North Sac
America West Medical Transport CareersPay not stated Sacramento, CATB TestDriver's LicenseGPS
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