How to hire a deliver driver

How to hire a deliver driver, step by step

Here's a step-by-step deliver 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 deliver driver job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new deliver driver
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a deliver driver, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A deliver driver's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, deliver drivers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of deliver drivers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Deliver Driver	Description	Hourly rate
   Deliver Driver	Delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers pick up, transport, and drop off packages and small shipments within a local region or urban area. They drive trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW)—the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—of 26,000 pounds or less... Show more	$12-23
   Customer Service And Driver	A customer service and driver is responsible for providing transport or technical assistance to customers. Their job usually focuses on answering calls or correspondence from clients to identify their needs, responding to inquiries, explaining service and product specifications, discussing price details, troubleshooting issues, providing clear instructions, or referring other services when necessary... Show more	$13-21
   Warehouse/Driver	A warehouse driver is responsible for transporting packages and other merchandise from the warehouse to different locations. Warehouse drivers strictly follow route sheets to avoid delays in the delivery... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOT
   • CDL
   • Customer Service
   • Math
   • Basic Math
   • Tractor Trailer
   • Customer Orders
   • Delivery Truck
   • Pallet Jack
   • Traffic Laws
   • Safety Standards
   • Pre
   • Food Preparation
   • Customer Locations

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Instruct non CDL drivers in D.O.T.
   • Can operate over the road vehicles but am not currently CDL classify.
   • Deliver groceries from warehouse to customers location such as restaurants and hotel healthcare facilities schools and quick service eateries
   • Utilize time management skills to facilitate the timely delivery and pickup of residential and corporate packages during the busy holiday season.
   • Load truck with appropriate product and deliver accordingly, return to warehouse for receiving and other warehouse duties including monthly inventory.
   • Sort packages by region, deliver packages to customers, handle cash-on-delivery payments, process business pickups, utilize DIAD board technology

   More deliver driver duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your deliver driver job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A deliver driver can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, deliver drivers' average salary in wisconsin is 43% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level deliver drivers 49% less than senior-level deliver drivers.
   • Certifications. A deliver driver with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a deliver driver's salary.

   Average deliver driver salary

   $35,660yearly

   $17.14 hourly rate

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   Entry-level deliver driver salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average deliver driver salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$43,327	$21
   2	Hawaii	$43,060	$21
   3	Maryland	$42,750	$21
   4	Oregon	$42,004	$20
   5	California	$41,964	$20
   6	Virginia	$41,074	$20
   7	Rhode Island	$41,019	$20
   8	Vermont	$40,556	$20
   9	Michigan	$39,571	$19
   10	Illinois	$37,985	$18
   11	Ohio	$37,702	$18
   12	Missouri	$37,554	$18
   13	Kentucky	$37,301	$18
   14	Washington	$36,958	$18
   15	Maine	$36,686	$18
   16	Massachusetts	$36,680	$18
   17	Colorado	$36,447	$18
   18	Nebraska	$36,111	$17
   19	Texas	$34,496	$17
   20	New York	$33,734	$16

   Average deliver driver salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	A. Duie Pyle	$53,703	$25.82
   2	US Foods	$51,959	$24.98	102
   3	PepsiCo	$47,217	$22.70
   4	Sysco	$43,070	$20.71	46
   5	Shipt	$42,336	$20.35	1
   6	McLane	$41,629	$20.01	13
   7	Shoppers Food	$40,477	$19.46
   8	Gold Star Foods	$39,510	$19.00
   9	Scholastic	$39,299	$18.89
   10	Springwell	$38,949	$18.73	1
   11	FedEx	$38,822	$18.66	18
   12	Masco	$38,207	$18.37	2
   13	Allied Resources	$37,766	$18.16
   14	Postmates	$37,677	$18.11
   15	DoorDash	$37,425	$17.99	928
   16	Kelly Services	$35,796	$17.21
   17	White Cap Construction Supply Inc	$35,750	$17.19	21
   18	Fetch	$35,190	$16.92
   19	Iron Mountain	$34,943	$16.80	9
   20	Catholic Community Services of Lane County	$34,815	$16.74

4. Writing a deliver driver job description

   A deliver driver job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a deliver driver job description:

   Deliver driver job description example

   Available in over 4,000 cities in the U.S, DoorDash connects local businesses and local drivers (called Dashers) with opportunities to earn, work, and live.

   As a Dasher , you can be your own boss and enjoy the flexibility of choosing when, where, and how much you earn. All you need is a mode of transportation (bike, car, scooter) and a smartphone to start making money. It's that simple. You can even sign up and begin working that same day. With Dasher Direct, you can also get paid the same day!

   Why deliver with DoorDash

   • Choose your own hours: When and where you work is totally up to you.
   • Freedom to dash anywhere: Deliver near your home or in a city you're just visiting.
   • Easy to get started: Don't worry about car inspections or vehicle restrictions. Just sign up and receive everything you need to start earning.
   • Receive deliveries right away: Once approved, log on to the Dasher app to receive nearby orders immediately.
   • Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any order
   • Don't wait for pay: Get paid the same day you dash, automatically and with no deposit fee - ever.
   • Earn extra money for your goals: Achieve your short-term goals or long-term dreams by driving or biking with DoorDash.

   Sign Up Details

   Requirements

   • 18 or older
   • Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
   • Driver's license number
   • Social security number (only in the US)
   • Final Step: consent to a background check

   How to sign up

   • Click “Apply Now” and complete the sign up
   • Get the app and go

   Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses. Hourly pay is calculated using average Dasher payouts while on a delivery (from the time you accept an order until the time you drop it off) over a 120 day period and includes compensation from peak pay, tips, and other incentives.

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

   To find the right deliver driver for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with deliver drivers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit deliver drivers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with deliver driver candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   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 deliver driver

   Once you have selected a candidate for the deliver driver position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new deliver driver. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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