How to hire a delivery driver/manager

How to hire a delivery driver/manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step delivery driver/manager hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The delivery driver/manager 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.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a delivery driver/manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a delivery driver/manager that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of delivery driver/managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Delivery Driver/Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Delivery Driver/Manager		$14-25
   Transportation Supervisor	The primary job of a transportation supervisor is to oversee the personnel, workload, and daily activities of organizations that rely on vehicle use as part of their normal operations. The typical duties and responsibilities of a transportation supervisor include monitoring the transportation budget, implementing business objectives, and supervising employee performance... Show more	$16-37
   Warehouse Supervisor	A Warehouse Supervisor's responsibility mainly revolves around inventory, logistics, and workforce supervision. One of the main tasks is to oversee and coordinate with every employee or company involved to ensure that all of the stocks have been received, stored, and delivered according to what is needed... Show more	$16-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Standards
   • Customer Complaints
   • Customer Orders
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • POS
   • Food Orders
   • Bank Deposits
   • Customer Service
   • CDL
   • Delivery Vehicle
   • Computer System
   • Prep Food
   • Inventory Control
   • Delivery Truck

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and audit team member's timekeeping.
   • Complete payroll and scheduling, take inventory of store product, and place orders for store product and merchandise.
   • Process payroll information, completing important payroll information and communicating it to the bookkeeper.
   • Provide case management and document individual treatment plans using DMH documentation format, daily supervision of adolescents and provide crisis intervention.
   • Pick sales order requests and coordinate LTL interstate transportation.
   • Perform all warehouse tasks including domestic & international shipping and receiving LTL freight, and store goods.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, delivery driver/managers' average salary in idaho is 29% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level delivery driver/managers 42% less than senior-level delivery driver/managers.
   • Certifications. A delivery driver/manager 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 delivery driver/manager's salary.

   Average delivery driver/manager salary

   $39,961yearly

   $19.21 hourly rate

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   Entry-level delivery driver/manager salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

4. Writing a delivery driver/manager job description

   A delivery driver/manager 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. Below, you can find an example of a delivery driver/manager job description:

   Delivery driver/manager job description example

   Rent A Center
   
   Ready to do your best work?
   
   Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $16.50?
   
   Why should you apply in just a few clicks?
   
   * Paid Time Off and Sundays Off -- We are Closed!
   * Full-Time Employment and a Consistent Schedule
   * Weekly Pay (companywide) or Daily Pay (app that allows easy access to pay as it is earned each day)
   * Award Winning Culture with the Opportunity to Advance
   * Great Benefits (health insurance, 401(k) with company match, etc.)
   
   What will you do? Provide underserved customers access to high-quality goods that enhance their quality of life. You will do meaningful work and make a difference in our customers' lives!
   
   A day in the life of a Customer Account Representative:
   
   * Customer Service: Provide friendly, top-notch customer experiences through "white glove" service with a servant's heart in our stores and in customer's homes
   * Deliveries & Pickups: Opportunity to get out of the store and display a winning spirit through safe and compliant loading/unloading and installation of products, while following all handling and transportation procedures
   * Merchandising: Maintain an inviting store with organized product and cleanliness with both customers and fellow coworkers in mind
   
   What are the minimum requirements?
   
   * High school diploma or equivalent
   * Must be at least 18 years of age
   * Valid state driver's license and good driving record -- You WILL you be driving the company vehicles
   * Ability to lift and move product such as furniture, electronics, and appliances
   * Great communication and customer service skills
   
   What are some additional helpful traits?
   
   * Seeking more than just a job, but a CAREER
   * A desire to improve our customer's lives
   * A hunger to learn the business
   * Grit and determination
   
   This is an excerpt from the full job description and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required to meet the ongoing needs of the business. Rent-A-Center is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
   
   Full job description provided in Onboarding

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find delivery driver/managers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit delivery driver/managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 delivery driver/manager

   Once you've found the delivery driver/manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new delivery driver/manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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