Route Driver Job Description
Route driver
provides all DOT-regulated documentation when required, including DOT medical card.
Route Driver Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective route driver job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included route driver job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Plans daily schedule based on customers’ needs by reviewing daily paperwork, , manifest, route sheets, previous VCR, provided by the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher
Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts on a daily basis, communicating any issues to Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher for resolution
Must have the flexibility to change daily job duties with little or no notice
Maintains current required driver’s license (Class A CDL preferred but not required), with an excellent driving record
Maintains current required driver’s license (CDL preferred but not required), with an excellent driving record
Collects or picks up empty containers or rejected or specified merchandise
Assist with inventory, general housekeeping, and other duties as required
Develop and maintain an efficient routing system
Develop and maintain an organized and efficient loading/unloading system
Promote services of the plant to customers
Route Driver Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Route Driver
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DOT, TDG, WHMIS
Education for Route Driver
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the route driver job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Bachelor's Degree in Supervision, General Education, Education, Truck Driving, Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Natural Science, Business, Associates
Skills for Route Driver
Desired skills for route driver include:
Truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections
Intranet
Computer order entry system
Truck maintenance
DOT and Hazmat regulations
Microsoft Office
Applicable State and Federal DOT regulations
D.O.T
Industrial gases
Microsoft Office applications
Desired experience for route driver includes:
Comercial Driver's license preferred but not required
Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement & airbrakes
Understand highway traffic signs and, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records
Three or more years of Roll off driving experience
Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement required
Able to perform pre and post trip inspections
Route Driver Examples
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Route Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a route driver. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for route driver
- Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence
- Provide service and sell to current customer base throughout the Savannah area and portions of the low country of South Carolina
- Will operate a Class B Tanker Truck or Box Truck
- Complete daily scheduled oil collection and services
- Follow all local, state and federal compliance regulations and rules
- Responsible to ensure accurate delivery of product to customer sites
- Complete working knowledge and execution of product delivery processes
- Handle all equipment and product efficiently and safely
- Must posses complete working knowledge of refrigerated truck operation
- Hold all necessary certifications for equipment use and safety
Qualifications for route driver
- Must be physically able to get in and out of the truck multiple times while on route
- Minimum requirement - High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Physically demanding job
- Possible exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
- Successfully complete Territory Sales Training Program
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and Motor Vehicles Report
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a route driver. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for route driver
- Complete knowledge of shipping and credit documentation
- Must demonstrate strong ability communicate, handle conflict, keep supervision informed and posses strong organizational skills
- Will be responsible for picking up waste oil/oily water at customer locations driving a Class B Tanker Truck
- Will be responsible for pickup and delivering Regulated and Non-Regulated Materials in 15, 30 & 55 gallon drums in a Class B Box Truck
- Minor equipment repair of parts cleaners
- Other duties as assigne
- Delivery and unloading of new lube oil products in both bulk tanker and packaged format
- Additional warehouse duties as assigned
- Interface and up-sell at customer locations and generate new leads in the field
- Interact with customers, provide services, upsell and expand route
Qualifications for route driver
- Previous job stability preferred
- Must be able to meet requirements for a driver’s license
- Must be able to read and distinguish between products, product boxes, and labels
- Must be able to read numerals, computer screen, match written and typed information off checks
- The ability to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
- Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Hazmat
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of route driver. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for route driver
- Immediately notify the Area BevCarb Manager of malfunctioning equipment or condition that need immediate action
- May visit between 8–10 customer sites per day
- Loading and unloading trucks and assisting with warehouse duties as necessary
- Will be responsible for operating vacuum truck and picking up waste oil at customer locations driving a Class B Tanker Truck
- Deliver chemicals in 15 & 30 gallon drums in a Class B Box Truck
- Timely submit all customer paperwork, including invoices, load orders, and handheld reports
- Complete assigned route and tasks within DOT time regulations and ensure rest time requirements are observed
- Initially work in warehouse and learn the business
- Next begin to shadow our Route Drivers who are responsible for delivering chemicals in 15 & 30 gallon drums in a Class A Dry Van or Class B Box Truck
- Eventually our Utility Representatives would cover routes for the Drivers when needed
Qualifications for route driver
- One year of CDL driving experience or graduated from an accredited truck driving school with a score of 80 percent or better
- Class B CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements preferred
- Class C License (Class B CDL with HAZMAT preferred but will train if you do not have)
- Must be able to overnight travel up to 50%
- 2+ years in a similar role, industrial experience preferred
- Must be able to clear a background check and pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a route driver. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for route driver
- You will be responsible for properly blending fluid, loading your truck, and preparing for your scheduled services
- Warehouse and/or other duties as assigned
- Will operate a Class B Tanker Truck or a Box Truck with air brakes
- Switch out 15 & 30 gallon drums of parts cleaning solvent and clean parts washer’s
- Pick up 55-gallon containers of various fluids, dirt, debris and oil filters
- Up-sell at existing customer locations and cold calling new businesses to generate growth in the territory
- Clean trenches leading to separators, pits, drains, sumps and other location
- Operate a Class B Tanker Truck or a Box Truck
- Move 55-gallon containers of various fluids and oil filters
- Operate a Class B Tanker Truck or a Box Truck with air brakes
Qualifications for route driver
- Class B cdl or ability to obtain a Class B cdl with tanker and hazmat endorsements within first 60 days of employment
- Commercial driving experience strongly preferred
- Class B CDL Required w Tanker & Hazmat Endorsements
- Class B CDL with tanker endorsement required
- Previous route based sales/service experience preferred
- Must have a Class A Commercial Drivers’ License with HAZMAT endorsement and clean MVR
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Route Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of route driver. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for route driver
- Pickup and deliver Regulated and Non-Regulated Materials in 15, 30- & 55-gallon drums in a Class B Box Truck
- Service various parts cleaners, includes draining wiping down and refilling
- Assist with managing inventory in the warehouse
- Load and unload trucks and prepare them for the next day
- Visits 8-10 customer sites per day
- Picks up waste oil at customer locations driving a class B tanker truck
- Delivers chemicals in 15 & 30-gallon drums in a class B box truck
- Loads and unloads trucks and assisting with warehouse duties as necessary
- Past experience needed
- Must have a clean driving record for at least five years
Qualifications for route driver
- Demonstrates the ability to read written instruction, perform simple math, interact professionally with various levels of internal/external customers, and portray a strong professional appearance and attitude at all times and in all situations
- Previous route management experience is a plus
- Experience in the grocery / retail industry an asset
- Must be able to exert up to 70 pounds of weight
- Ability to communicate in English both written and orally
- Required attendance to a continuous (2) two week long on-boarding and regulatory training course that will be held out of town