Route Driver Jobs
Route driver jobs are open across food and beverage distribution, logistics, pharmaceutical delivery, and retail supply chains, at every level from entry-level delivery associate to senior lead driver, with specializations in last-mile delivery, CDL-required freight, and cold-chain distribution. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Route Sales Driver (Mobile Store Manager)
Commerce City, CO | Full-Time | Sales | Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company
About the Role
If you're looking for a career that combines customer service, sales, and independence, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Whether you've worked in customer service, route sales, outside sales, retail sales, field sales, account management or a related customer-facing role, you'll find this role offers something different every day.
As a Mobile Store Manager, you'll operate a fully stocked Mobile Shoe Store, visiting customer locations and helping workers find the right safety footwear for their job. You'll build relationships, deliver exceptional service, manage inventory, and represent Saf-Gard® as the face of our company in your assigned territory.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, meeting new people and making a direct impact on customer satisfaction and workplace safety. Many of our company's leaders started in this role. In fact, more than 50% of our executive and outside sales team began their careers as Mobile Store Managers. If you're looking for a position that offers long-term growth, advancement opportunities and the ability to build valuable sales and customer relationship skills, this role can be an excellent place to start.
At Saf-Gard® Safety Shoe Company, we believe in keeping things straightforward. No unnecessary bureaucracy. No corporate runaround. Just good people working together to help hardworking customers stay safe on the job.
What You'll Do
Customer ServiceSales
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during scheduled shoe truck visits
- Help employees select safety footwear that meets company requirements and personal comfort needs
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience through relationship building and personalized service
- Build trust with customers and strengthen long-term account relationships
- Process transactions, collect required signatures, and complete customer purchases accurately
- Assist with exchanges, returns, and customer follow-up as needed
RouteTerritory Management
- Operate a 26-foot Mobile Shoe Store to pre-scheduled fittings in your assigned region
- Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain full DOT compliance at all times
- Manage daily route schedules to ensure timely and reliable customer visits
- Coordinate with account contacts and internal teams before and after appointments
- Maintain accurate route management records and updates
- Safely operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
InventoryMobile Store Operations
- Stock and maintain inventory levels on the Mobile Shoe Store based on upcoming customer appointments
- Support inventory management, merchandising and product presentation within the mobile showroom
- Set up and prepare the mobile store at customer locations, including safety and operational requirements
- Monitor inventory accuracy and replenish stock
- Assist with shipping, receiving and warehouse activities when required
What We're Looking For
- Valid CDL B or CDL A required with a clean driving record
- Experience in CDL driving, route sales, outside sales or customer-facing roles
- Ability to pass a DOT physical and meet all DOT compliance requirements
- Strong communication and customer service skills with a focus on relationship building
- Comfortable managing independent route responsibilities
- Experience with inventory management, merchandising or account management is a plus
- Ability to safely operate a tractor-trailer and complete pre-trip inspections
- Strong organizational and route management skills
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull product as needed throughout the workday
- Bilingual (Spanish) skills are a plus
TravelSchedule
- Full-time position
- Overnight travel required depending on territory assignment
- Average travel is 2–3 nights per week, depending on region
- Hotel accommodations and meals provided during overnight travel
CompensationBenefits
- Guaranteed first year minimum total compensation of $70,000
- Average total compensation after first year $75,000-$85,000
- Company-paid dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance beginning the first of the month after 60 days
- Multi-tiered medical insurance plans to choose from (benefits valued at over $10,000 annually)
- 8 paid holidays per year
- PTO is available after 90 days, accrued bi-weekly at a rate of 3.08 hours (2 weeks annualized after 1st year). Bi-weekly accrual rate increases to 4.62 hours after 7 years (3 weeks annualized)
- 401(k) plan with 50% employer match on the first 6% of employee base pay
- Stable, long-term career opportunities with room for growth and advancement
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Cross-training and development opportunities across departments
About Saf-Gard®
We've been in the safety footwear business for more than 40 years. We know safety matters. We also know relationships matter. That's why we work hard to make things easier for our customers and for each other.
At Saf-Gard®, you're not just another employee buried in a corporate machine. We're a close-knit family that believes in working hard, helping each other out and treating people the right way. We've built a culture around trust, teamwork and common sense, and it's helped us grow for more than four decades.
Recognized as a Triad Business Journal Fast 50 company nine times, we continue to grow and create new opportunities for employees who want to build long-term careers with us.
Route Sales Driver (Mobile Store Manager)
Commerce City, CO | Full-Time | Sales | Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company
About the Role
If you're looking for a career that combines customer service, sales, and independence, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Whether you've worked in customer service, route sales, outside sales, retail sales, field sales, account management or a related customer-facing role, you'll find this role offers something different every day.
As a Mobile Store Manager, you'll operate a fully stocked Mobile Shoe Store, visiting customer locations and helping workers find the right safety footwear for their job. You'll build relationships, deliver exceptional service, manage inventory, and represent Saf-Gard® as the face of our company in your assigned territory.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, meeting new people and making a direct impact on customer satisfaction and workplace safety. Many of our company's leaders started in this role. In fact, more than 50% of our executive and outside sales team began their careers as Mobile Store Managers. If you're looking for a position that offers long-term growth, advancement opportunities and the ability to build valuable sales and customer relationship skills, this role can be an excellent place to start.
At Saf-Gard® Safety Shoe Company, we believe in keeping things straightforward. No unnecessary bureaucracy. No corporate runaround. Just good people working together to help hardworking customers stay safe on the job.
What You'll Do
Customer ServiceSales
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during scheduled shoe truck visits
- Help employees select safety footwear that meets company requirements and personal comfort needs
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience through relationship building and personalized service
- Build trust with customers and strengthen long-term account relationships
- Process transactions, collect required signatures, and complete customer purchases accurately
- Assist with exchanges, returns, and customer follow-up as needed
RouteTerritory Management
- Operate a 26-foot Mobile Shoe Store to pre-scheduled fittings in your assigned region
- Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain full DOT compliance at all times
- Manage daily route schedules to ensure timely and reliable customer visits
- Coordinate with account contacts and internal teams before and after appointments
- Maintain accurate route management records and updates
- Safely operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
InventoryMobile Store Operations
- Stock and maintain inventory levels on the Mobile Shoe Store based on upcoming customer appointments
- Support inventory management, merchandising and product presentation within the mobile showroom
- Set up and prepare the mobile store at customer locations, including safety and operational requirements
- Monitor inventory accuracy and replenish stock
- Assist with shipping, receiving and warehouse activities when required
What We're Looking For
- Valid CDL B or CDL A required with a clean driving record
- Experience in CDL driving, route sales, outside sales or customer-facing roles
- Ability to pass a DOT physical and meet all DOT compliance requirements
- Strong communication and customer service skills with a focus on relationship building
- Comfortable managing independent route responsibilities
- Experience with inventory management, merchandising or account management is a plus
- Ability to safely operate a tractor-trailer and complete pre-trip inspections
- Strong organizational and route management skills
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull product as needed throughout the workday
- Bilingual (Spanish) skills are a plus
TravelSchedule
- Full-time position
- Overnight travel required depending on territory assignment
- Average travel is 2–3 nights per week, depending on region
- Hotel accommodations and meals provided during overnight travel
CompensationBenefits
- Guaranteed first year minimum total compensation of $70,000
- Average total compensation after first year $75,000-$85,000
- Company-paid dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance beginning the first of the month after 60 days
- Multi-tiered medical insurance plans to choose from (benefits valued at over $10,000 annually)
- 8 paid holidays per year
- PTO is available after 90 days, accrued bi-weekly at a rate of 3.08 hours (2 weeks annualized after 1st year). Bi-weekly accrual rate increases to 4.62 hours after 7 years (3 weeks annualized)
- 401(k) plan with 50% employer match on the first 6% of employee base pay
- Stable, long-term career opportunities with room for growth and advancement
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Cross-training and development opportunities across departments
About Saf-Gard®
We've been in the safety footwear business for more than 40 years. We know safety matters. We also know relationships matter. That's why we work hard to make things easier for our customers and for each other.
At Saf-Gard®, you're not just another employee buried in a corporate machine. We're a close-knit family that believes in working hard, helping each other out and treating people the right way. We've built a culture around trust, teamwork and common sense, and it's helped us grow for more than four decades.
Recognized as a Triad Business Journal Fast 50 company nine times, we continue to grow and create new opportunities for employees who want to build long-term careers with us.
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Who's Hiring
- Vestis62
- Canteen52
- Primo Brands52
- AVI Foodsystems40
- Allied Universal33
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in route driver jobs.
- Valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with a clean driving record
- One or more years of verified commercial or delivery driving experience
- Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screening
- Experience with route optimization software or handheld delivery confirmation devices
- Capability to lift and move packages or product cases up to 50 pounds unassisted
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Tips for Your Route Driver Job Search
List your CDL class and endorsements
Employers filter applications by license type before reading anything else. Put your CDL class, any hazmat or tanker endorsements, and your clean MVR status in the top section of your resume so hiring managers see them immediately.
Quantify your delivery volume and accuracy
Vague claims get skipped. Write the average number of stops per shift, the types of freight you handled, and any on-time delivery rates you can verify from your previous employer's records or your own logs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists route driver openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by delivery model
Last-mile residential delivery, wholesale foodservice routes, and industrial freight have different day structures and equipment requirements. Match your experience to the right model so your application reads as a natural fit rather than a stretch.
Prepare route-specific scenarios for interviews
Interviewers for route driver roles ask how you handled a missed delivery window, a damaged shipment, or a vehicle breakdown mid-route. Prepare two or three concrete examples with outcomes before you walk in.
Negotiate your base plus route incentives
Many route driver offers include a base rate plus performance bonuses tied to on-time completion or customer satisfaction scores. Ask specifically how those bonuses are calculated and what percentage of drivers in the role actually hit them.
Route Driver Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most route drivers?
The most active employers for route drivers right now are Vestis, Canteen, and Primo Brands, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Distribution-heavy industries like food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many route driver jobs are remote?
About 4% of route driver openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most positions require physical delivery and in-cab driving time. Dispatch coordination, route planning, and driver supervisor roles within the same field are more likely to offer remote or hybrid schedules than driver-seat positions.
How do you become a route driver?
Start by obtaining a valid commercial driver's license at the class required for the vehicles you plan to operate. Complete a DOT physical and get cleared for drug testing. Build experience through entry-level delivery roles, local courier work, or apprenticeship programs offered by larger distribution companies. Accumulate a clean driving record over at least one year before targeting higher-paying route positions.
Can you get hired as a route driver with no experience?
Yes, many employers hire route drivers with no prior commercial driving experience as long as you hold the required CDL and pass the DOT physical. Entry-level positions in beverage delivery, newspaper distribution, and parcel delivery frequently accept new CDL holders and provide on-the-job training for route management and customer interaction.
What does the route driver interview process look like?
Most route driver interviews start with a phone screen to confirm your license class and availability, followed by an in-person meeting where you discuss your driving history and how you handle delivery exceptions. Many employers add a road test or yard assessment before making an offer. Background checks and motor vehicle record reviews run concurrently with the offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to route driver jobs?
You can find and apply to route driver jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your license class, experience, and preferred region, then apply directly to each listing.
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