Route Driver United States

What does a Route Driver do?

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What the job involves

  • 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.
  • Handle products with care to prevent damage.
  • Perform basic vehicle inspections before and after routes.

Summed up from 30 recent Route Driver job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Customer Service 3 in 10 postings
  • Driving Record 2 in 10 postings
  • Automotive Parts Knowledge 1 in 10 postings
  • Vehicle Maintenance 1 in 10 postings
  • Vehicle Inspection 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Driver's License 7 in 10 postings
  • CDL 2 in 10 postings
  • DOT Medical Card 1 in 40 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 6 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 1 in 30 postings
  • 5 years or more 3 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 2 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED Almost all postings
  • Bachelor's degree 1 in 30 postings

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21,988 open Route Driver jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $41,300 a year (most between $34k and $46k). See the full salary breakdown

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