Delivery Driver Job Description Template
Fill in your company, location, pay and requirements to get a complete delivery driver job description you can post anywhere. Copy it, download it as text or save it as a PDF.
Your job description
[Company name] is hiring: Delivery Driver ([Job type])
Location: [City], [State]
Pay: $[Pay from] to $[Pay to] [Pay per]
Schedule: [Schedule]
Job summary
[Company name] needs a delivery driver in [City], [State] to load, drive and deliver packages and goods to homes and businesses on a set route. You will be on the road most of the day, working on your own with a route and a scanner.
Responsibilities
- Load and organize the van or box truck so stops come off in order
- Drive the route safely and deliver to homes and businesses on time
- Scan packages, collect signatures and take delivery photos
- Inspect the vehicle before and after each shift and report problems
- Handle customer questions politely and report damaged or refused items
- Follow traffic laws and company safety rules at all times
Requirements
- [Requirement]
- [Experience] of experience driving for work, or as a delivery or courier driver
- Valid driver's license
- Meets the minimum age for the route (often 21)
- Able to use a smartphone or handheld scanner and a routing app
- Authorized to work in the United States
- [Anything else the job needs]
Preferred
- Box truck or cargo van experience
- Knowledge of the local area
Physical demands and work environment
Getting in and out of the vehicle many times a day, walking, climbing stairs, and lifting packages of up to 50 to 70 pounds, in all weather.
Pay and benefits
$[Pay from] to $[Pay to] [Pay per], depending on experience. Benefits: [Benefits].
Schedule
[Job type]. [Schedule].
Equal opportunity employer
[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to apply
[How to apply]
Typical pay
Non-CDL delivery drivers are commonly offered about $18 to $24 an hour in 2026. Check local pay before you post.
Pay range checklist
- Give both ends of the range you would really pay, not "up to" or "competitive".
- Use the pay unit candidates expect: an hour for hourly jobs, a mile or a week for drivers.
- Mention overtime, shift differentials, per diem or bonuses separately from the base range.
- Check your state's minimum wage and any city minimum wage.
- Keep the same range in every copy of the posting.
- Check whether your state requires a range: pay transparency laws by state.
Tips for a delivery driver posting
- Say how many stops a day are normal and whether the vehicle is provided; drivers compare jobs on both.
- Put the pay in the first lines. Postings with a clear rate or range get more applicants, and many states now require a range.
- List only the requirements you would really turn someone away for. Each extra "must have" cuts the number of people who apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a delivery driver need a CDL?
Not for vans and box trucks under 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight that do not carry placarded hazardous materials or 16 or more passengers. A DOT medical card can still be needed for vehicles over 10,000 pounds used across state lines.
What should a delivery driver job description include?
The vehicle, the route area, stops a day, the pay and how it is calculated, the schedule, the lifting involved, and the license and driving-record requirements.
Can I copy this delivery driver job description?
Yes. It is free to copy, edit and post on your website or any job board. Fill in your details above, then copy the text or download it.
Do I have to list a pay range in a delivery driver posting?
15 states require a good-faith pay range in job postings for employers above a set size, and more require it on request. Even where it is not required, a clear range gets more applicants.
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