Route Manager Jobs
Route Manager jobs are open across logistics, distribution, food and beverage, and field services, from entry-level to senior and regional, with specializations in last-mile delivery, fleet coordination, and territory planning. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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LOCATION
555 Dividend Dr
Coppell, TX, United States of AmericaCAREER AREA
Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Type
Full time
PAY
Base compensation between $68,000.00 - $114,000.00 Annual
LICENSE
Brinks Texas License #C00550
JOB ID
#R82242
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Program Manager - Route Planning
Job Profile Details:Role Summary
The Routing & Dispatch Analyst II develops and executes route planning, dispatch analytics, and service scheduling deliverables for defined markets or workflows, partnering with stakeholders to improve efficiency and service performance. Applies working knowledge to analyze route data, support optimization work, and maintain planning controls. Typical work includes route analysis, KPI reporting, data validation, and support for network or schedule changes.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze route, stop, labor, and service data to identify opportunities to improve cost, efficiency, and SLA performance.
- Support route optimization work, re-route activity, schedule changes, and planning models for assigned branches or markets.
- Maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools that monitor route planning effectiveness and operational outcomes.
- Partner with branches, dispatch teams, IT, and other stakeholders to resolve data issues and keep route information accurate.
- Document route-planning procedures, assumptions, and changes so planning decisions are traceable and repeatable.
Required Experience
- 2+ years of route planning, dispatch analysis, logistics, or transportation operations experience.
- Experience using route, stop, or service data to support scheduling, planning, or performance analysis.
- Ability to work independently on defined analyses and communicate findings clearly.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
LOCATION
555 Dividend Dr
Coppell, TX, United States of AmericaCAREER AREA
Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Type
Full time
PAY
Base compensation between $68,000.00 - $114,000.00 Annual
LICENSE
Brinks Texas License #C00550
JOB ID
#R82242
Back to search results
Program Manager - Route Planning
Job Profile Details:Role Summary
The Routing & Dispatch Analyst II develops and executes route planning, dispatch analytics, and service scheduling deliverables for defined markets or workflows, partnering with stakeholders to improve efficiency and service performance. Applies working knowledge to analyze route data, support optimization work, and maintain planning controls. Typical work includes route analysis, KPI reporting, data validation, and support for network or schedule changes.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze route, stop, labor, and service data to identify opportunities to improve cost, efficiency, and SLA performance.
- Support route optimization work, re-route activity, schedule changes, and planning models for assigned branches or markets.
- Maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools that monitor route planning effectiveness and operational outcomes.
- Partner with branches, dispatch teams, IT, and other stakeholders to resolve data issues and keep route information accurate.
- Document route-planning procedures, assumptions, and changes so planning decisions are traceable and repeatable.
Required Experience
- 2+ years of route planning, dispatch analysis, logistics, or transportation operations experience.
- Experience using route, stop, or service data to support scheduling, planning, or performance analysis.
- Ability to work independently on defined analyses and communicate findings clearly.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in route manager jobs.
- Two or more years of experience managing drivers or delivery routes
- Proficiency with route optimization software such as Routific or OptimoRoute
- Valid driver's license, with commercial license preferred for fleet-heavy roles
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and hours-of-service compliance
- Experience using GPS fleet management and telematics platforms
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Tips for Your Route Manager Job Search
Quantify your route efficiency results
Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not duties. On your resume, replace phrases like 'managed routes' with specific results: on-time delivery rates improved, fuel costs reduced, or stops per day increased under your oversight.
Get your CDL or DOT certification current
Many route manager postings require a valid commercial driver's license or DOT compliance knowledge. Renew or obtain your CDL before applying so you're not filtered out at the screening stage before a recruiter reads your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists route manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by fleet size and geography
A role managing five local routes is a different job than overseeing a 50-driver regional fleet. Filter openings by territory scope and fleet volume so your experience aligns with what the employer actually needs on day one.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for route manager roles typically present real dispatch problems: a driver calls out sick mid-shift, a client threatens to cancel over a missed window. Practice talking through how you'd reassign, communicate, and document each situation.
Negotiate schedule flexibility and mileage terms
Many route manager offers include a vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement tied to territory size. Before accepting, confirm the reimbursement rate, whether a company vehicle is included, and what on-call weekend expectations actually look like.
Route Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most route managers?
The companies hiring the most route managers right now include Canteen, Starbucks, and Vestis, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Distribution, beverage, and direct-to-consumer delivery companies consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many route manager jobs are remote?
About 10% of route manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site fleet oversight and driver management. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are routing analytics, scheduling coordination, and territory planning roles where daily physical presence on the road is not required.
How do you become a route manager?
Start by building hands-on experience as a driver or dispatcher so you understand route structures, customer expectations, and compliance requirements from the ground up. From there, move into a lead driver or logistics coordinator role, develop proficiency with routing software, and pursue any DOT compliance training your target industry requires. Demonstrating that you can improve delivery efficiency and manage driver performance is what gets you promoted or hired into a route manager seat.
Can I get hired as a route manager with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire route managers from adjacent backgrounds like field service coordination, retail operations, or military logistics, where scheduling and team oversight transferable skills are evident. Lead with any experience you have directing others, managing time-sensitive deliveries, or solving scheduling conflicts. Entry-level route manager postings in food service and local distribution tend to have the most accessible requirements for candidates stepping up from driver or coordinator roles.
What does the route manager interview process look like?
Most route manager interviews run two to three rounds. The first is a phone or video screen covering your logistics background and familiarity with routing tools. The second round is typically an in-person or panel interview with scenario questions about driver management, missed deliveries, and compliance situations. Some employers add a practical component where you review an existing route schedule and explain how you'd improve it before receiving an offer.
Where can I find and apply to route manager jobs?
You can find and apply to route manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and territory preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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