How to hire a corporate driver

How to hire a corporate driver, step by step

Here's a step-by-step corporate driver hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a corporate driver job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new corporate driver
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The corporate driver hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect corporate driver also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents corporate driver salaries for various positions.

   Type of Corporate Driver	Description	Hourly rate
   Corporate Driver	Heavy and tractor–trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractor–trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity—that is, the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—exceeds 26,000 pounds... Show more	$11-26
   Truck Driver-Over-The-Road	A truck driver-over-the-road (OTR) is a professional driver who specializes in hauling items such as heavy freight, machinery, or construction materials from a home terminal to delivery points. OTR truck drivers usually spend more time on the road due to the long distances they are required to reach... Show more	$24-45
   Driver Trainer	Driver trainers are instructors who teach their clients how to drive. They are often considered experts in driving, and they are credible enough to impart their driving knowledge to clients... Show more	$14-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Regulations
   • Corporate Executives
   • Vehicle Maintenance
   • DOT
   • Transportation Services
   • Corporate Clients
   • MVR

   Responsibilities:

   • Provide shortest distance routes through interactive use of GPS navigational systems within the immediate Tri-State and surrounding areas.
   • Transport referred commodity from the pickup to its final destination in the desired time schedule while maintaining the designated commodity temperature.
   • Answer commercials and general calls, also look for parts on AutoZone systems and place orders for customers.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your corporate driver job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A corporate driver salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, corporate drivers' average salary in florida is 60% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level corporate drivers earn 58% less than senior-level corporate drivers.
   • Certifications. A corporate driver with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a corporate driver's salary.

   Average corporate driver salary

   $36,186yearly

   $17.40 hourly rate

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   Entry-level corporate driver salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 16, 2026

4. Writing a corporate driver job description

   A good corporate driver job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a corporate driver job description:

   Corporate driver job description example

   What's Our Vision and Purpose?
   At Manhattan Beer Distributors, our vision is to be the leading beer distributor in the market.
   Imagine building a business from the ground up, with nothing more than 1 truck, 4000 feet of
   warehouse space, 2 Beer Brands and a lot of determination! Simon Bergson, founder and
   owner of Manhattan Beer Distributors, has done exactly this, growing our business over the last
   40 years to exponential heights. Manhattan Beer Distributors now has 1.5 million feet of
   warehouse space, the distribution rights to 300 brands, 400 trucks and services 15 counties.
   Our aim is to provide great service to all of our customers from the convenience store owner to
   our big chain operators, restaurants, bars and hotels.
   Hard work, grit and a “can do” spirit are our hallmarks.

   Come Join Our Family…..
   We couldn't do what we do without our team. Not only do we want to develop our brands and
   our business, we want to develop our people, making Manhattan Beer Distributors a great
   place to work. It doesn't matter how large we get, we'll always be family. For this reason, we
   are committed to your success, coaching and development.
   Our business is growing and we need smart and talented people like you to help us get where
   we want to be!

   Main Focus:

   • Drive company shuttle conveying employees to and from designated public transportation sites and other pick-up areas.
   • Timely execution of company's shuttle bus schedule.
   • Pick up and drop off employees and guests as required.
   • Delivery of mail and other required items from post office and between facilities.
   • Maintain overall cleanliness and appearance of the vehicle in accordance with company regulations.
   • Adhere to all driver safety regulations.
   • Other tasks as assigned.

   Position Requirements:

   • Current NY state license and clean driving record.
   • Ability to work between the hours 12pm-8pm.
   • Some experience in driving a shuttle or comparable vehicle.
   • Professional and courteous demeanor is a must.
   • Ability to communicate effectively and follow direction.
   • Strong organizational ability and capacity to adhere to a schedule.

   *Company car, cell phone, EZ Pass and gas card provided.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right corporate driver for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your corporate driver job on Zippia to find and recruit corporate driver candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting corporate drivers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new corporate driver

   Once you've selected the best corporate driver candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new corporate driver. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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