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How to become a Delivery Driver

The first and most important thing to do is get your driver's license and ensure that it is valid for the state you want to work in. For some roles, especially those driving cars or smaller trucks, this can be a standard license, but licenses issued in certain states might have restrictions which will limit the scope of the work you can do.

If you want to drive larger vehicles, you will need to complete the training and examination to earn a commercial driver's license. The requirements for these can vary from state to state, so check what you need for the state you want to work in and ensure that you maintain a clean driving record.

Most recruiters will expect applicants to have a high school diploma or a GED and any experience with driving will be looked on favorably.

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Typical qualifications for a Delivery Driver

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Delivery Driver jobs in United States

Package Delivery Driver
Prime Global Logistics an Amazon DSP
Budd Lake, NJ
$20.25 - $21.25 an hour
Full-time
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40 minutes ago
Delivery Driver
Hudson Wine Co
Secaucus, NJ
Full-time
22 minutes ago
Delivery Driver
Trucks & Parts of Tampa
Pompano Beach, FL
From $18 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago
Liquor Store Delivery Driver In Company Car (Company provided vehicle)
Bonnie Brae Liquor4.1
Denver, CO
$18 - $19 an hour
Full-time
25 minutes ago
Delivery Driver
BLY Transport
Grand Rapids, MI
$140 - $180 a day
Full-time
26 minutes ago
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Career progression for Delivery Driver

Education levels for Delivery Drivers

Based on the requirements of Delivery Driver job openings on Indeed in the United States within the last three years.
required level of educationpercent of job openings
High school diploma or GED76.3%
Associate's degree11.7%
Bachelor's degree10.5%
Master's degree1.0%
Middle school education0.4%
Doctoral degree0.1%
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Expected salary by experience

Based on resume data from Indeed users who reported working as a Delivery Driver in the United States within the last three years.
Years of experienceAnnual salary in USD
0 - 4$24,300
4 - 8$26,900
8 - 12$29,400
12 - 16$30,800
16 - 20$31,300
20 - 24$31,700
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Common questions about career advices for a Delivery Driver

How do delivery drivers advance in their careers?

Delivery drivers can advance their career by expanding their skills and knowledge. They can be trained to drive different vehicles and offer different types of delivery services.

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What are the requirements for becoming a delivery driver?

Most companies require delivery drivers to be at least 18 years old (21 for others) and have a valid and clean driver's license. Generally, delivery drivers need a high school diploma or GED (General Education Development) but this varies between employers. Depending on the role, it may be necessary for applicants to have delivery driver experience and a commercial driver's license.

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Is pizza delivery driver a good job?

Yes, pizza delivery driver is a good job. Delivery drivers will generally be assigned to shifts and they can organise their other activities around these. It can be a busy job as there are often back-to-back deliveries.

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