Sales Route Driver Jobs in Michigan
Sales Route Driver jobs in Michigan are concentrated in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, where distribution networks, food and beverage companies, and wholesale suppliers drive steady hiring at every experience level from entry-level helpers to senior account drivers. Established employers like Sysco, PepsiCo, and Gordon Food Service maintain large Michigan fleets and recruit continuously for route sales, delivery sales, and direct store delivery roles. Demand is especially strong for drivers with beverage distribution, snack food, and consumer goods experience as Michigan's dense retail and foodservice market keeps turnover active. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description:
CDL-A Local Delivery Driver – Night Route - Home Daily | $1,440+ Weekly
Location: 2085 E. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Dispatch between 2:00pm – 7:00pm
4-Day Work Week Available + Overtime
Pay & Bonuses
- $1,440+ per week (avg. $70K–$75K annually)
- $7,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Weekly bonuses available
Why Drivers Choose Us
- Home Daily – no long-haul
- Consistent routes & hours
- Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
- 401(k) with company match + stock purchase plan
- Paid time off + holidays
- Education Assistance & growth opportunities
What You’ll Do
- Deliver food products to local customers on scheduled routes
- Unload product and place in designated areas
- Complete deliveries safely and on time
- Interact with customers professionally
What You Need
- Valid Class A CDL
- 1+ years of experience driving tractor trailers
- Must be over 21 years of age
- Safe driving record
- Ability to handle touch freight (unloading required)
- Strong customer service mindset
Additional Requirements & Responsibilities
Our CDL-A Drivers are responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
- Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
- Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
- Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
- Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
- Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
- Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collects money (cash or checks) where required.
- Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors. Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
- Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
- Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
- Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent1+ year of experience driving tractor trailers
Valid CDL-A
Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass road test
Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location
Company description
Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience retail industry. Our reputation of empowering customers, employees, and communities has allowed us to build over $23 Billion in revenue. Through our distribution centers, we offer a full range of products, programs, and solutions to customers across the U.S. and Canada.
Awards and Accolades
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.Job Description:
CDL-A Local Delivery Driver – Night Route - Home Daily | $1,440+ Weekly
Location: 2085 E. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Dispatch between 2:00pm – 7:00pm
4-Day Work Week Available + Overtime
Pay & Bonuses
- $1,440+ per week (avg. $70K–$75K annually)
- $7,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Weekly bonuses available
Why Drivers Choose Us
- Home Daily – no long-haul
- Consistent routes & hours
- Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
- 401(k) with company match + stock purchase plan
- Paid time off + holidays
- Education Assistance & growth opportunities
What You’ll Do
- Deliver food products to local customers on scheduled routes
- Unload product and place in designated areas
- Complete deliveries safely and on time
- Interact with customers professionally
What You Need
- Valid Class A CDL
- 1+ years of experience driving tractor trailers
- Must be over 21 years of age
- Safe driving record
- Ability to handle touch freight (unloading required)
- Strong customer service mindset
Additional Requirements & Responsibilities
Our CDL-A Drivers are responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
- Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
- Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
- Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
- Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
- Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
- Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collects money (cash or checks) where required.
- Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors. Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
- Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
- Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
- Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent1+ year of experience driving tractor trailers
Valid CDL-A
Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass road test
Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location
Company description
Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience retail industry. Our reputation of empowering customers, employees, and communities has allowed us to build over $23 Billion in revenue. Through our distribution centers, we offer a full range of products, programs, and solutions to customers across the U.S. and Canada.
Awards and Accolades
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.See All 31 Sales Route Driver Jobs in Michigan
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales route driver jobs across Michigan.
- Valid Michigan commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B or higher required
- Clean Michigan driving record with no major violations in past three years
- One or more years of route sales or direct store delivery experience preferred
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift
- Strong customer service and basic merchandising skills for retail account management
- Proficiency with handheld devices and route management or delivery confirmation software
Sales Route Driver Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales route driver in Michigan?
Most Michigan employers require at least a Class B Commercial Driver's License issued through the Michigan Secretary of State, which involves passing a knowledge test and a skills road test through a licensed third-party examiner. A high school diploma or GED is typically sufficient for entry. Candidates who complete a CDL training program at a Michigan community college or a company-sponsored school gain a clear advantage when applying to the larger distribution employers.
Which companies hire sales route drivers in Michigan?
Michigan sales route driver roles are posted by AVI Foodsystems, Daniels Health, and The Kendall and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's strong food and beverage distribution sector means large regional and national wholesalers consistently maintain some of the highest hiring volumes in the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most sales route driver jobs?
Taylor, Grand Rapids, and Warren account for the most sales route driver openings in Michigan. Detroit anchors the market because of its dense retail corridors, foodservice accounts, and major distribution center presence, while Grand Rapids draws hiring from the West Michigan food manufacturing and wholesale trade sectors, and Lansing benefits from its central location serving both mid-Michigan retail chains and state government foodservice contracts.
Are there remote sales route driver jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they are rare. Sales route driving is a physically on-site role that requires daily vehicle operation, in-person account visits, and hands-on merchandising, which makes fully remote work structurally impossible for most positions. About 14% of sales route driver openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those listings typically involve the account management or territory planning side of the role rather than the driving and delivery duties.
How can I get hired as a sales route driver in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is applying for a driver helper or merchandiser role at a large Michigan distribution employer like Sysco Grand Rapids or a regional PepsiCo distribution center, where you work alongside an experienced driver before taking your own route. Obtaining your Class B CDL through a Michigan community college CDL program before you apply eliminates the biggest barrier employers cite. Candidates who cross over from warehouse associate, delivery helper, or retail reset positions at grocery chains common in Michigan move into route driver seats faster than those with no distribution background at all.
Where can I find and apply to sales route driver jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to sales route driver jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your CDL class, route experience, and preferred region of the state, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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