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- We are hiring immediately for full time ROUTE DRIVER - UTILITY positions.
- Location: Canteen - 2200 Lanier Lane, Rockville, VA 23146. Note: online applications accepted only.
- Schedule: Full time schedule. Days may vary; 4:00 am start time. Further details upon interview.
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Requirement: Previous s route driving experience is required. This position requires operating a 14' box truck. Must have a valid driver's license.
- Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
- All Canteen driving roles may include commission eligibility.
The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg
About Canteen:
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.
Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.
Job Summary
Summary: Drives company-owned truck over established route to deliver and sell products or render services, collects money from machines, and makes change by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Services a particular route or location during the absence of the regular route or warehouse employee.
- May assist Customer Service Managers with daily opening and closing of the operation, and training of new route service personnel.
- Drives truck to deliver such items as soft drinks, bakery products, specialty foods, snack items and sundries to customer's place of business.
- Places stock on shelves or racks in vending machines. Collects stale, rejected or unsold merchandise. Collects money from machines and refills bill and coin changers.
- Records transactions on appropriate card and/or electronic device; accountable for cash and product.
- Calls on existing customers to determine adequacy of service; informs regular customers of new products and/or services; listens to and resolves service complaints.
- Selects items from warehouse and loads truck; prepares order forms for food and pastry products.
- Performs routine maintenance on and sanitation of machines.
- Sets up merchandise and sales promotion displays or issues sales promotion materials to customers.
- Maintain clean and safe work environment; performs job safely.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Valid driver's license, ensuring safe operation of company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions.
Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.
Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID:1586881
Canteen
- We are hiring immediately for full time ROUTE DRIVER - UTILITY positions.
- Location: Canteen - 2200 Lanier Lane, Rockville, VA 23146. Note: online applications accepted only.
- Schedule: Full time schedule. Days may vary; 4:00 am start time. Further details upon interview.
-
Requirement: Previous s route driving experience is required. This position requires operating a 14' box truck. Must have a valid driver's license.
- Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
- All Canteen driving roles may include commission eligibility.
The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg
About Canteen:
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.
Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.
Job Summary
Summary: Drives company-owned truck over established route to deliver and sell products or render services, collects money from machines, and makes change by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Services a particular route or location during the absence of the regular route or warehouse employee.
- May assist Customer Service Managers with daily opening and closing of the operation, and training of new route service personnel.
- Drives truck to deliver such items as soft drinks, bakery products, specialty foods, snack items and sundries to customer's place of business.
- Places stock on shelves or racks in vending machines. Collects stale, rejected or unsold merchandise. Collects money from machines and refills bill and coin changers.
- Records transactions on appropriate card and/or electronic device; accountable for cash and product.
- Calls on existing customers to determine adequacy of service; informs regular customers of new products and/or services; listens to and resolves service complaints.
- Selects items from warehouse and loads truck; prepares order forms for food and pastry products.
- Performs routine maintenance on and sanitation of machines.
- Sets up merchandise and sales promotion displays or issues sales promotion materials to customers.
- Maintain clean and safe work environment; performs job safely.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Valid driver's license, ensuring safe operation of company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions.
Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.
Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID:1586881
Canteen
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Who's Hiring
- Vestis72
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Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales route driver jobs.
- Valid commercial driver license (CDL) Class A or B with clean driving record
- One or more years of route sales, direct store delivery, or distribution experience
- Ability to lift and carry cases weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift
- Familiarity with handheld order management or route accounting software
- Strong customer relationship and account retention skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Tips for Your Sales Route Driver Job Search
Highlight your CDL class and endorsements upfront
Put your commercial driver license class and any endorsements in a dedicated credentials line at the top of your resume. Many applicant tracking systems filter on CDL requirements before a human ever reads your application, so burying this information costs you interviews.
Target openings by product category, not just title
Search for your specific distribution background, whether that is dairy, bakery, beverage, or snack foods. Employers in those categories value category familiarity heavily, and a resume tailored to their product line will outperform a generic route driver resume every time.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sales route driver openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a ride-along or driving assessment
Many route sales employers include a practical component where you ride with an existing driver or complete a short driving evaluation. Know your pre-trip inspection routine cold, and be ready to demonstrate how you build rapport with store managers at a stop.
Negotiate your base and commission structure separately
Route driver compensation often splits between a base rate and a commission or incentive tied to case volume or new account acquisition. Ask for the commission structure in writing before you accept, and clarify whether territory boundaries are protected or shared with other reps.
Sales Route Driver Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sales route drivers?
The companies hiring the most sales route drivers right now include Vestis, Primo Brands, and Canteen, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Distribution and direct store delivery employers tend to post in volume, so new openings appear frequently.
How many sales route driver jobs are remote?
About 5% of sales route driver openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, since the physical delivery and in-store merchandising components of the role require presence on the route. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work are territory management administration, order processing, and inside sales support roles attached to route operations.
How do you become a sales route driver?
Start by obtaining at minimum a standard driver license, then pursue a CDL Class A or B if the roles you want require it, which most beverage, food, and wholesale distribution positions do. Build experience through warehouse, delivery, or merchandising work, learn a route accounting or handheld order system, and develop comfort with direct customer selling at the point of delivery.
Can you get hired as a sales route driver with little experience?
Yes, many distributors hire entry-level helpers or driver assistants specifically to develop candidates into full route drivers. Emphasize any customer-facing retail or delivery experience, your CDL status or willingness to obtain one, physical stamina, and reliability with schedules. Small regional distributors and startup beverage brands are often more open to training candidates who lack a full route background.
What does the sales route driver interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your license status, driving record, and availability. An in-person interview typically follows, covering your sales approach with store buyers and how you handle customer complaints at the point of delivery. Many companies then add a ride-along with a current driver or a practical driving and lifting assessment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to sales route driver jobs?
You can find and apply to sales route driver jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your CDL class, product category experience, and preferred territory, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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