Delivery Driver duties and responsibilities
Delivery drivers have a variety of duties in addition to driving their routes and making their deliveries. Other important responsibilities include:
- Following the best practices for safety, both on the road and while loading or unloading a truck
- Communicating with dispatchers, drivers and other team members to make deliveries
- Meeting delivery deadlines
- Performing basic truck maintenance
- Loading and unloading cargo
- Tracking shipments and deliveries
- Obtaining client or customer signatures when needed
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What does a Delivery Driver do?
Delivery Drivers transport goods. Their daily duties depend on the vehicles they operate, the routes they run and the materials they handle. Delivery Drivers may transport packages for a small company or they may load and unload large trucks with a variety of materials or supplies. Delivery Drivers are essential for any logistics operations; some drivers transport goods to customers or clients, and others transfer goods within a company or from one business to another.
Delivery Driver skills and qualifications
Skills and qualifications that are important for Delivery Drivers to have include:
- A valid driver's license, and in some cases a commercial driver's license
- Knowledge of how to handle materials safely, such as food or chemicals
- Familiarity with using navigation systems
- Time management to ensure deliveries are made on schedule
- Excellent vision and hand-eye coordination to stay safe while driving
- Physical ability to load and unload heavy cargo
Delivery Driver salary expectations
A Delivery Driver makes an average salary of $12.52 per hour. Pay rate may depend on level of experience, education and the geographical location.
Delivery Driver education and training requirements
Delivery Drivers usually only need a high school diploma or GED and a driver’s license. Education and training requirements vary depending on what they transport. For example, if delivering food or chemicals, drivers need to comply with safety laws and best practices for transporting those materials.
Delivery Driver experience requirements
Many Delivery Driver jobs require no experience, which makes these roles appealing for people coming from other industries or those who need additional part-time work. Of course, you may ask that candidates have three to five years of experience or more if you’re hiring for a senior delivery role or are looking for a delivery manager.
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