Sales Route Driver Jobs in New York
Sales Route Driver jobs in New York represent one of the most consistently active markets in the Northeast, with strong demand across food and beverage distribution, consumer goods, and wholesale supply chains at levels from entry-level driver to senior account route manager. Most hiring concentrates in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where established distributors like PepsiCo, Sysco, and Anheuser-Busch InBev maintain large local operations. The highest demand sub-areas are beverage distribution, snack and grocery route sales, and direct-store delivery. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job description
Drivers – CDL class A or B with tank and Hazmat endorsements.
Are you looking for a new opportunity where you will be paid while training? Are you working a seasonal job during the summer & need a winter home?
Hart Home Comfort is looking for route drivers to make local home heating fuel deliveries in Suffolk.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to work for a family operated company who’s been in business over 46 years. Our company has great core values
-We are a Union shop, that offers a very competitive salary with great benefits including Paid sick (personnel days), holidays, vacation, medical, dental, eyeglasses, life insurance, and 401K.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Route driving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Hazmat Endorsement (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Oakdale, NY 11769 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job description
Drivers – CDL class A or B with tank and Hazmat endorsements.
Are you looking for a new opportunity where you will be paid while training? Are you working a seasonal job during the summer & need a winter home?
Hart Home Comfort is looking for route drivers to make local home heating fuel deliveries in Suffolk.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to work for a family operated company who’s been in business over 46 years. Our company has great core values
-We are a Union shop, that offers a very competitive salary with great benefits including Paid sick (personnel days), holidays, vacation, medical, dental, eyeglasses, life insurance, and 401K.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Route driving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Hazmat Endorsement (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Oakdale, NY 11769 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Sales Route Driver Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
- Primo Brands12
- WM5
- Vestis3
- Aramark2
- PepsiCo2
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales route driver jobs across New York.
- Valid New York State commercial driver's license (CDL) or standard driver's license depending on vehicle class
- Clean driving record acceptable under New York DMV employer pull-notice programs
- Ability to meet Department of Transportation physical examination and medical card requirements
- Prior experience in route sales, direct-store delivery, or outside sales in a related industry
- Demonstrated ability to meet weekly sales quotas and grow an established customer account base
- Basic proficiency with handheld order-entry devices, route management software, or delivery apps
Sales Route Driver Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales route driver in New York?
Most sales route driver roles in New York require at minimum a valid New York State driver's license, and those operating vehicles over a certain weight threshold must hold a New York CDL issued through the New York DMV. Candidates typically complete a road skills test and written knowledge exam through the DMV, then build experience in a related distribution or sales role. A high school diploma is the standard education requirement, though some employers prefer an associate degree for account-management tracks.
Which companies hire sales route drivers in New York?
Employers hiring sales route drivers in New York right now include Primo Brands, WM, and Vestis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's dense retail network and large food-service industry keep hiring active year-round, particularly among beverage distributors and consumer packaged goods companies with regional headquarters or distribution centers in the state.
Which New York cities have the most sales route driver jobs?
Rochester, Bronx, and Syracuse consistently post the most sales route driver openings in New York. New York City leads because of its unmatched concentration of restaurants, grocery chains, and retail accounts that depend on daily direct-store delivery, while Buffalo and Albany anchor the upstate distribution network for major beverage and food manufacturers with regional warehouses serving those markets.
Are there remote sales route driver jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. The sales route driver role is fundamentally road-based, requiring in-person deliveries, shelf stocking, and face-to-face customer relationship management, which limits remote options to a small minority of positions. About 14% of sales route driver openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be inside sales support or account coordination roles attached to a route team rather than driving roles themselves.
How can I get hired as a sales route driver in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying for a driver's helper or delivery associate position with a major New York distributor, then transitioning into a junior route role within the same company. Large employers like Sysco's New York metro division and regional PepsiCo bottlers regularly hire helpers with no route sales background and promote from within. Obtaining a New York CDL before applying makes candidates significantly more competitive, and candidates coming from retail stocking, warehouse picking, or cashier roles have an easier time making the switch.
Where can I find and apply to sales route driver jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to sales route driver jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to New York employers. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your license class, experience level, and preferred territory, and apply directly through each listing without any intermediary step.
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