What does a delivery driver do? Delivery Drivers transport goods and packages to customers, businesses, or distribution centers, ensuring timely and safe delivery while providing excellent customer service.. Find delivery driver jobs near you with average pay $16-$24/hr, required skills, and career path.
A delivery driver is responsible for Delivery Drivers transport goods and packages to customers, businesses, or distribution centers, ensuring timely and safe delivery while providing excellent customer service. Delivery Drivers transport goods and packages to customers, businesses, or distribution centers, ensuring timely and safe delivery while providing excellent customer service.
As a delivery driver, you can expect to earn between $16 and $24 per hour depending on experience and location. According to BLS OEWS, May 2024, this role typically requires prior experience. It is generally a Moderate job with Flexible scheduling.
Market rates for a delivery driver range from $16 to $24/hr. A typical delivery driver is responsible for Delivery Drivers transport goods and packages to customers, businesses, or distribution centers, ensuring timely and safe delivery while providing excellent customer service. Calculate your exact take-home pay or find current delivery driver openings on Indeed Flex.
To succeed as a Delivery Driver, you'll need a mix of hard skills and soft skills. Here are the most important ones:
Here is a typical career progression for a Delivery Driver:
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Arrive at depot, complete pre-trip vehicle inspection (tires, lights, fluids)
Load truck in delivery order - last stop loaded first, fragile items on top
First deliveries - verify addresses, get signatures or photo confirmation
Mid-morning push - residential and small business stops, manage tight delivery windows
Lunch break - usually grab quick food on route, refuel if needed
Afternoon route - heavier traffic stretches, track ETAs in the app
Final stops, return any undeliverable packages to the depot
Post-trip vehicle check, update logs, end-of-day paperwork, clock out
Company uniform (often shirt + pants), reflective vest if route includes street stops, sturdy closed-toe shoes, weather-appropriate outerwear.
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