How to hire a driver/mover

How to hire a driver/mover, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your driver/mover job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a driver/mover for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   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 driver/mover 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 driver/mover that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of driver/mover salaries for various roles:

   Type of Driver/Mover	Description	Hourly rate
   Driver/Mover	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	$11-21
   Commercial Truck Driver	A commercial truck driver is primarily in charge of transporting and delivering cargo, ensuring efficiency and timeliness. Their responsibilities include driving for long durations, coordinating with logistics staff, handling documentation, and maintaining the safety of cargo... Show more	$19-48
   Over The Road Driver	Over the road, (OTR) drivers are the truckers driving the big semi-trailer truck that hauls all types of goods to their destinations across the states. Their journey typically begins with loading the freight onto the trailer, requiring them to lift heavy materials and load the cargo properly to avoid shifting while in transit... Show more	$20-42

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Equipment Inventory
   • CDL
   • Complete Paperwork
   • Truck Inspections
   • Office Furniture
   • Payment Collection
   • Math
   • Household Goods
   • Delivery Vehicle
   • Straight Truck
   • Load Trucks
   • Drive Trucks
   • Pallet Jack

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Deliver and install kitchen ware, hanging microwaves, stoves, dishwashers, etc.
   • Gas line installation/plumbing, and HVAC.
   • Maintain an organize, timely schedule for all pickup and deliveries.
   • DOT certify company box truck driver , 26' box trucks.
   • Drive straight trucks on dedicate daily truck routesDeliver & install whirlpool appliances
   • Deliver and install gas and wood burning gas stoves in customer's homes.

   More driver/mover duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, driver/movers' average salary in florida is 50% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level driver/movers earn 49% less than senior-level driver/movers.
   • Certifications. A driver/mover 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 driver/mover's salary.

   Average driver/mover salary

   $15.54hourly

   $32,317 yearly

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   Entry-level driver/mover salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average driver/mover salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$44,384	$21
   2	Minnesota	$39,609	$19
   3	Massachusetts	$37,591	$18
   4	New York	$37,365	$18
   5	Montana	$35,873	$17
   6	California	$35,782	$17
   7	Wisconsin	$34,559	$17
   8	Illinois	$34,491	$17
   9	North Dakota	$34,407	$17
   10	Colorado	$34,140	$16
   11	Utah	$33,440	$16
   12	Arizona	$32,702	$16
   13	Tennessee	$32,029	$15
   14	Michigan	$31,435	$15
   15	Pennsylvania	$30,659	$15
   16	Missouri	$29,266	$14
   17	Ohio	$28,975	$14
   18	North Carolina	$28,574	$14
   19	Virginia	$28,392	$14
   20	Texas	$26,086	$13

   Average driver/mover salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	University of Washington	$37,166	$17.87	2
   2	The Coca-Cola Company	$35,803	$17.21	39
   3	Golden Flake Snack Foods	$34,124	$16.41
   4	Clover Food Lab	$33,958	$16.33
   5	Schroeder Moving	$33,764	$16.23	3
   6	Five Star Painting	$33,533	$16.12	1
   7	Odyssey Logistics	$33,448	$16.08	5
   8	Iron Mountain	$33,367	$16.04	86
   9	College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving	$33,340	$16.03	85
   10	Samson Properties Incorporated	$33,327	$16.02
   11	Constructors	$33,286	$16.00
   12	AEM	$32,848	$15.79	6
   13	Yamato Transport U.S.A.	$32,767	$15.75	5
   14	O'Neill	$32,201	$15.48
   15	Rent-A-Center	$31,932	$15.35	4
   16	Bellhop	$31,728	$15.25
   17	Habitat for Humanity	$29,407	$14.14	5
   18	Express Employment Indy South	$29,231	$14.05	16
   19	Two Men and a Truck	$27,423	$13.18	18
   20	Casey's	$27,141	$13.05	3

4. Writing a driver/mover job description

   A job description for a driver/mover role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a driver/mover job description:

   Driver/mover job description example

   Hiring Immediately for Full-Time and Part-Time Movers and Drivers!
   
   Do you have a go get it attitude? Are you looking for work that's rewarding and will leave you feeling accomplished? Do you want to get paid to work out? If this sounds like you, we want you to join our team! TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is hiring immediately for our growing team!
   WHAT WE OFFER
   Driver / Mover earnings potential: $20 - $25 per hour PLUS tips, benefits, and bonuses!
   TIPS! Our customers love our crews, top performers earn $150+ per week in tips.
   Perks! Weekly pay and paid vacation.
   Benefits! Company sponsored 401(k) + health insurance plans
   Travel! Our location moves locally as well as across country! Come be a part of the adventure!
   Be part of a highly successful brand! TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is the nations largest franchised moving company with great training programs and employee development opportunities.
   Branded 26 ft. box truck - all automatic transmission - NO CDL REQUIRED
   WHAT YOU'LL DO
   Drivers act as the team leader for your team.
   Execute moves at a high level of safety and customer service.
   Drivers safely operate a 26-foot moving truck, perform daily truck inspections and complete paperwork with customers.
   Be on time. Be friendly. Be safe. Hustle!
   Provide positive energy and top-notch customer service.
   REQUIREMENTS
   Must be willing to submit to pre-employment background check and drug screen
   Valid driver's license and good driving record to be a driver (non-CDL)
   Must be at least 18 years old and at least 21 years old to drive interstate
   Stamina to lift heavy items (100 lbs. or more) repeatedly while climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc.
   We hire for attitude and train for skill! Previous general labor experience helpful (Warehousing, Loading, Unloading, Stocking, Manufacturing, Concrete, Roofing, Landscaping, Construction, etc).
   Customer service experience in restaurants and food services also helpful
   Life at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is exciting and rewarding - as movers and drivers work every day in a new environment, never stuck behind a desk! Our core purpose is to move people forward - and that includes our employees!
   
   This job posting is for a position at the individually owned and operated TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise located in Woodbury, Minnesota. The employer at this location is Bailey & Son Trucking, Inc.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right driver/mover 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 driver/movers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit driver/movers 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 driver/mover job on Zippia to find and recruit driver/mover 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 driver/movers, 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 driver/mover

   Once you have selected a candidate for the driver/mover 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 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 driver/mover. 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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