Entry Level Driver Jobs
New grad driver jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a clean driving record and a completed internship or training program can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Waste Management & Environmental Services, Automotive, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Republic Services, GXO Logistics, and Estes Express Lines hiring at this level now.
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JOB SUMMARY
This is a finance position responsible for checking in drivers who have completed their routes by performing product counts, compiling and maintaining records of quantity, type, and value of the material, equipment, merchandise. Also responsible for inspecting all products returns and documenting appropriate information for efficient processing of items.
Responsibilities
- Check-in drivers who have completed their routes by verifying product returned, customers signed the invoice and possible missed deliveries; account for pallets, totes and other company property is returned.
- Identify missed collections and notify Credit Services.
- Ensure food safety protocols were followed on the return and coordinate with Food Safety personnel for issues.
- Assure all delivery exceptions are noted on the invoice and/or delivery exception report.
- Inspect returned products to determine restocking appropriateness or deciding if the customer warrants the credit.
- Decide and adjust as needed the appropriate reason code on invoice to provide efficient processing; code damaged or inferior products with the appropriate damage code and write the code on the damaged case.
- Separate and stage for return processing all products, and count the returned items to ensure quantities match the quantity written on the return sheet and invoices.
- List overage on the return sheet following the "available stock/warehouse location" report to re-enter the product into the inventory system as soon as possible.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school degree or equivalent.
Experience
- 1 year of pallet jack and/or forklift experience.
Professional Skills
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of an organization.
- Must have exemplary listening skills to facilitate effective two-way communication.
- Can add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Solid problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB SUMMARY
This is a finance position responsible for checking in drivers who have completed their routes by performing product counts, compiling and maintaining records of quantity, type, and value of the material, equipment, merchandise. Also responsible for inspecting all products returns and documenting appropriate information for efficient processing of items.
Responsibilities
- Check-in drivers who have completed their routes by verifying product returned, customers signed the invoice and possible missed deliveries; account for pallets, totes and other company property is returned.
- Identify missed collections and notify Credit Services.
- Ensure food safety protocols were followed on the return and coordinate with Food Safety personnel for issues.
- Assure all delivery exceptions are noted on the invoice and/or delivery exception report.
- Inspect returned products to determine restocking appropriateness or deciding if the customer warrants the credit.
- Decide and adjust as needed the appropriate reason code on invoice to provide efficient processing; code damaged or inferior products with the appropriate damage code and write the code on the damaged case.
- Separate and stage for return processing all products, and count the returned items to ensure quantities match the quantity written on the return sheet and invoices.
- List overage on the return sheet following the "available stock/warehouse location" report to re-enter the product into the inventory system as soon as possible.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school degree or equivalent.
Experience
- 1 year of pallet jack and/or forklift experience.
Professional Skills
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of an organization.
- Must have exemplary listening skills to facilitate effective two-way communication.
- Can add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Solid problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Entry Level Driver Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level driver job?
Start by obtaining the appropriate license for the type of driving the role requires, whether a standard Class C or a commercial CDL. Employers at this level look for a clean driving record, basic familiarity with route navigation tools, and a willingness to complete on-the-job training. Highlighting any delivery, rideshare, or logistics internship experience, even informal, gives you a real edge over candidates with none.
Which companies hire entry level drivers?
Companies hiring entry level drivers right now include Republic Services, GXO Logistics, and Estes Express Lines, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from logistics operators, last-mile delivery companies, healthcare transport providers, and regional distribution firms that build their driver workforce from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level driver jobs?
Yes, though the majority of driver roles are on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level driver openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve dispatching, route coordination, or fleet support functions rather than hands-on driving. If you are open to operations-adjacent roles, those options do exist at the entry level.
Are these new grad driver jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior driver roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or training program work in place of full-time history, or lists a portfolio of certifications such as a CDL or defensive driving course as sufficient qualification. Look for language like 'will train' or 'no experience required' as a reliable signal.
Which industries hire the most entry level drivers?
Entry level driver roles concentrate in Waste Management & Environmental Services, Automotive, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on high-volume, frequent delivery cycles and passenger transport needs that make onboarding new drivers a regular operational priority rather than an occasional one.