What is a route delivery supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a route delivery supervisor

1. Explore route delivery supervisor education requirements

   Most common route delivery supervisor degrees

   High School Diploma

   33.9 %

   Bachelor's

   25.4 %

   Associate

   22.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific route delivery supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   DOT	46.85%
   Roadnet	23.26%
   CDL	18.20%
   Customer Issues	8.20%
   Delivery Route	3.50%

3. Complete relevant route delivery supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New route delivery supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a route delivery supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real route delivery supervisor resumes.

4. Research route delivery supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage a truck fleet of up to 13 CDL delivery trucks.
   • Translate business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies.
   • Maintain, build and service existing customer base for Orkin.

5. Apply for route delivery supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a route delivery supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams