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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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerAVI Foodsystems
Top cityLansing, MI
Cities hiring20
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Grocery & Convenience Merchandising Route Driver
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Grocery & Convenience Merchandising Route Driver
NFI Industries
Allen Park, Michigan
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$19.5 - $20.5/hr
10,000+

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Route Delivery Driver
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Route Delivery Driver
NORTHERN HASEROT
Southfield, Michigan
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
On-Site
DOT Physical Certification

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CDL-A Route Support Driver (Delivery + Helper Role)
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CDL-A Route Support Driver (Delivery + Helper Role)
West Side Beer Distributing
Romulus, Michigan
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$50k - $55k/yr
DOT Physical Certification
201-500

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Route Sales Delivery Driver - CDL
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Route Sales Delivery Driver - CDL
Primo Brands
Plymouth, Michigan
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Copper Shores Meals on Wheels Route Driver
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Copper Shores Meals on Wheels Route Driver
Portage Health Foundation
Hancock, Michigan
Account Management
Business Operations
Customer Success
On-Site

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Sales Route Driver Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lansing
3 jobs
Troy
2 jobs
Romulus
2 jobs
Plymouth
2 jobs
Wixom
1 job
Howell
1 job
Taylor
1 job
Warren
1 job
Detroit
1 job

Sales Route Driver Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

AVI Foodsystems3 open roles
Vestis2 open roles
Crystal Clean2 open roles

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, Vestis, and Crystal Clean and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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?

Lansing, Troy, and Romulus 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 0% of sales route driver openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 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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