How to hire a route delivery manager

How to hire a route delivery manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a route delivery manager, 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?

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   A route delivery manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, route delivery managers 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 route delivery managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Route Delivery Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Route Delivery Manager		$14-30
   Shipping Supervisor	A shipping supervisor is responsible for monitoring the goods and services, ensuring its quality and quantity before packaging and shipment processing to avoid delays and possible client complaints. Shipping supervisors manage the shipment schedule, including verification of the location and determining correct charges... Show more	$16-31
   Yarding Supervisor	A yarding supervisor is responsible for managing vehicle operators, laborers, material movers, and helpers. They are tasked with preparing shipping documents, work orders, keeping tabs on employee records, and inventory management... Show more	$14-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOT
   • Route Delivery
   • Delivery Issues
   • Safety Procedures
   • Customer Complaints
   • Logistics

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead software development, process re-engineering and technical architecture implementations to advance project capabilities and overall performance.
   • Manage multiple application architecture, technical architectures, and application support leads in evaluating and planning work across teams.
   • Manage multiple application architecture, technical architectures, and application support leads in evaluating and planning work across teams.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, route delivery managers' average salary in wyoming is 44% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level route delivery managers 51% less than senior-level route delivery managers.
   • Certifications. A route delivery 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 route delivery manager's salary.

   Average route delivery manager salary

   $44,453yearly

   $21.37 hourly rate

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   Entry-level route delivery manager salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

4. Writing a route delivery manager job description

   A good route delivery manager 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 route delivery manager job description:

   Route delivery manager job description example

   Limited time only: Join our team now for a $1000 sign-on bonus! Bring a friend and get another $1000.00
   
   Early morning newspaper delivery routes available throughout Essex and Sussex counties. Pickup locations include Whippany and Lafayette, NJ
   
   Great way to make part time $$$
   
   PCF is a leader in orchestrating newspaper delivery and distribution logistical services for publications across the country, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, USA Today as well as many other regional, local
   
   and specialty publications. These publications and their subscribers rely on PCF to arrange to get their product to be delivered on time, every morning.
   Immediate opportunities in a location near where you live!
   QUALIFIED DELIVERY SERVICE PROVIDERS (DSPs): Are independently contracted, meaning they are self-employed (1099) Typically provide early morning delivery of newspapers and related printed materials on a designated route, according to a specific contractual agreement Operate their assigned routes 7 days per week, 2-3 hours daily, starting around 3am Must be at least 18 years of age Typically receive $400 – $500 / bi-weekly as compensation Have a reliable means of delivery to fulfill contractual obligations. PCF does not provide vehicles or back-up vehicles Have the right to engage the services of others to provide for or assist in the delivery
   
   REQUIREMENTS
   Access to vehicle for deliveries Flexible schedule to work early mornings, 7 days per week 18 years of age or older
   
   ABOUT THE COMPANY
   As long as print media remains viable, PCF is ready to support the industry with world-class operational and technological support. Publishers Circulation Fulfillment, Inc. (PCF) will help you reduce costs, improve service and maximize the value of your delivery footprint.
   Whether we’re providing boots-on-the-ground distribution services, or supporting your existing team with our state-of-the-art delivery software, Dart, PCF enables media companies of all sizes to streamline a wide range of daily operational and administrative headaches, and focus on managing results, retaining subscribers and pursuing growth.

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5. Post your job

   To find route delivery managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any route delivery managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level route delivery managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with route delivery manager 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 route delivery manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect route delivery manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new route delivery manager. 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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