Sales Route Driver Jobs in Virginia
Sales Route Driver jobs in Virginia are concentrated in the Richmond, Northern Virginia, and Hampton Roads markets, where consumer goods distribution, food and beverage delivery, and direct-store delivery operations keep demand steady at every level from entry-level helper drivers to senior route managers. Established employers with a lasting footprint across the state include Pepsi Bottling Ventures, U.S. Foods, and Sysco, all of which maintain regional distribution operations that generate consistent openings. The most in-demand specialties in Virginia are beverage route delivery, specialty food distribution, and direct-store delivery for packaged goods. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find Sales Route Driver JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 44+ Sales Route Driver jobs
- 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
- 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
See All 44 Sales Route Driver Jobs in Virginia
Find roles in Virginia that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Sales Route Driver JobsSales Route Driver Jobs by City in Virginia
Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Sales Route Driver Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales route driver jobs across Virginia.
- Valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class appropriate to vehicle weight required
- Clean driving record with no major violations in the past three years
- Demonstrated experience operating delivery vehicles and managing assigned route stops
- Ability to load, unload, and hand-truck product weighing up to 50 pounds or more
- Strong customer relationship and merchandising skills for direct-store delivery accounts
- Familiarity with handheld route management devices and delivery confirmation software
Sales Route Driver Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales route driver in Virginia?
Most sales route driver roles in Virginia require a valid Commercial Driver's License issued through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, with the class depending on the vehicle you will operate. Candidates start by passing the Virginia CDL knowledge test and skills exam at a DMV drive test center. A high school diploma or equivalent is standard, and employers typically look for a clean driving record. Some beverage and food distributors offer paid CDL training for new hires willing to commit to a route.
Which companies hire sales route drivers in Virginia?
Employers hiring sales route drivers in Virginia right now include Maola Local Dairies, Vestis, and CJ Schwan’s, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's dense distribution corridor along I-95 and the Port of Virginia's activity in Hampton Roads mean regional and national distributors regularly post openings across the state.
Which Virginia cities have the most sales route driver jobs?
The cities with the most sales route driver openings in Virginia are Richmond, Roanoke, and Lorton. Richmond anchors the market as the state's primary distribution hub, while Northern Virginia's dense retail and restaurant base drives consistent demand, and Hampton Roads benefits from port-related logistics and regional food service activity that keeps route driver hiring active in that corridor.
Are there remote sales route driver jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Sales route driving is an inherently hands-on, in-person role requiring physical delivery, merchandising, and face-to-face customer service. About 0% of sales route driver openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions are almost always administrative or route planning roles within distribution companies rather than traditional driving positions.
How can I get hired as a sales route driver in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a driver helper or warehouse selector role at a regional distributor, which puts you on a route alongside experienced drivers and builds the practical skills employers want. Large Virginia-based operations like Sysco's Richmond division and U.S. Foods' Manassas facility regularly bring on route helpers and warehouse associates who move into driving roles after earning their CDL. Obtaining a Virginia Class B CDL before applying gives candidates a clear edge, and many distributors offer tuition reimbursement to cover the cost.
Where can I find and apply to sales route driver jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to sales route driver jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across Richmond, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and other markets throughout the state. Find a role that fits your experience and preferred territory, then apply directly to the employer from the listing.
See All 44 Sales Route Driver Jobs in Virginia
Find roles in Virginia that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Sales Route Driver Jobs