Sales Route Driver Jobs in Washington
Sales Route Driver jobs in Washington are concentrated in food and beverage distribution, consumer packaged goods, and wholesale supply chains, with strong demand from Seattle's dense retail and restaurant corridor through the agricultural export hubs of Yakima and the Tri-Cities. Most active hiring is in Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane, where established distributors like Sysco, PepsiCo, and Coca-Cola Consolidated maintain significant regional operations. The most in-demand specialties are beverage route sales, grocery DSD delivery, and broadline foodservice distribution. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Driven to deliver—safely, every mile
Job Title: Route Driver
Reports to: National Operations Manager
Location: Lacey, WA
Salary Exempt: $85,000 - $90,000
Position Summary
The Route Driver is responsible for the safe, timely delivery and pickup of compressed gas cylinders for American Gas Products, Inc. (“AGPI”), serving local and regional business customers from our Lacey, WA Depot. Operating a company-provided truck, the driver is responsible for loading, unloading, and returning cylinders while ensuring full compliance with safety regulations. As the face of AGPI, this role requires frequent customer interaction and demands professionalism, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely deliver compressed gas cylinders to AGPI customers on a set route and schedule; return empty cylinders for refilling.
- Provide excellent customer service, including answering questions related to product costs, ordering, and delivery times.
- Maintain accurate delivery documentation, including load manifests, barcodes, FDA lot numbers, and shipping records; ensure proper reconciliation of all documents.
- Work over-the-road (OTR) shuttle assignments for up to five (5) consecutive days, at least two (2) weeks per month, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Operate and drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of over 26,000 lbs. safely and effectively.
- Maintain a positive, “can-do” attitude.
- Perform miscellaneous tasks and duties as assigned.
Driver Requirements and Qualifications
- Valid Class A Driver’s License with HAZMAT and tanker endorsements.
- No moving violations, DUI, or DWI convictions within the past 7 years.
- Valid DOT medical certificate.
- Certificate from an accredited truck driving school and completion of Entry Level Driver Training program required if less than one (1) year of experience operating trucks with GVW over 26,000 lbs.
- Strong knowledge of traffic laws and DOT regulations.
- Ability to transport hazardous cargo and drive for up to 8 hours per day, with flexibility for extended hours as needed.
- Ability to read and interpret material safety data sheets (MSDS).
- Skilled in maneuvering and parking large trucks.
- Alert, focused, and detail-oriented with strong stress management skills.
- Dependable, disciplined, and resourceful.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
Supervisory Responsibility
While this position has no direct reports, the Route Driver may serve as a mentor to entry-level drivers.
Safety Requirements
- Promptly report safety hazards to management or the safety department.
- Follow all AGPI and customer safety policies and procedures.
- Immediately report all incidents, accidents, or injuries to HR and management.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Refuse and report any unsafe tasks or conditions.
- Participate in required safety meetings and training sessions.
- Maintain constant awareness of personal and coworker safety.
Physical Demands
- Ability to hold scanning devices, drive, and sit or stand for extended periods.
- Frequent stooping, crouching, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and repetitive motion.
- Regularly lift 25 to 75 lbs; occasionally lift 76 to 100+ lbs.
- Push and pull wheeled containers weighing up to 1,000 lbs.
- Tighten ratchet binders multiple times daily.
- Ability to identify and differentiate between various scents.
- Work in various weather conditions.
- Adapt quickly to changes in route or schedule.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Standard workdays are at least 8 hours, with additional hours as required to complete deliveries.
Education, Experience & Certification
- Certificate from an accredited driving school and completion of Entry Level Driver Training program preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Day-1 healthcare benefits to full-time employees, ensuring immediate access to health coverage
- Instant access to earnings via ADP
- Career growth & development
- Recognition & rewards
- And more!
- Be part of a growing team making a real impact in our communities and apply today!
Driven to deliver—safely, every mile
Job Title: Route Driver
Reports to: National Operations Manager
Location: Lacey, WA
Salary Exempt: $85,000 - $90,000
Position Summary
The Route Driver is responsible for the safe, timely delivery and pickup of compressed gas cylinders for American Gas Products, Inc. (“AGPI”), serving local and regional business customers from our Lacey, WA Depot. Operating a company-provided truck, the driver is responsible for loading, unloading, and returning cylinders while ensuring full compliance with safety regulations. As the face of AGPI, this role requires frequent customer interaction and demands professionalism, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely deliver compressed gas cylinders to AGPI customers on a set route and schedule; return empty cylinders for refilling.
- Provide excellent customer service, including answering questions related to product costs, ordering, and delivery times.
- Maintain accurate delivery documentation, including load manifests, barcodes, FDA lot numbers, and shipping records; ensure proper reconciliation of all documents.
- Work over-the-road (OTR) shuttle assignments for up to five (5) consecutive days, at least two (2) weeks per month, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Operate and drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of over 26,000 lbs. safely and effectively.
- Maintain a positive, “can-do” attitude.
- Perform miscellaneous tasks and duties as assigned.
Driver Requirements and Qualifications
- Valid Class A Driver’s License with HAZMAT and tanker endorsements.
- No moving violations, DUI, or DWI convictions within the past 7 years.
- Valid DOT medical certificate.
- Certificate from an accredited truck driving school and completion of Entry Level Driver Training program required if less than one (1) year of experience operating trucks with GVW over 26,000 lbs.
- Strong knowledge of traffic laws and DOT regulations.
- Ability to transport hazardous cargo and drive for up to 8 hours per day, with flexibility for extended hours as needed.
- Ability to read and interpret material safety data sheets (MSDS).
- Skilled in maneuvering and parking large trucks.
- Alert, focused, and detail-oriented with strong stress management skills.
- Dependable, disciplined, and resourceful.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
Supervisory Responsibility
While this position has no direct reports, the Route Driver may serve as a mentor to entry-level drivers.
Safety Requirements
- Promptly report safety hazards to management or the safety department.
- Follow all AGPI and customer safety policies and procedures.
- Immediately report all incidents, accidents, or injuries to HR and management.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Refuse and report any unsafe tasks or conditions.
- Participate in required safety meetings and training sessions.
- Maintain constant awareness of personal and coworker safety.
Physical Demands
- Ability to hold scanning devices, drive, and sit or stand for extended periods.
- Frequent stooping, crouching, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and repetitive motion.
- Regularly lift 25 to 75 lbs; occasionally lift 76 to 100+ lbs.
- Push and pull wheeled containers weighing up to 1,000 lbs.
- Tighten ratchet binders multiple times daily.
- Ability to identify and differentiate between various scents.
- Work in various weather conditions.
- Adapt quickly to changes in route or schedule.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Standard workdays are at least 8 hours, with additional hours as required to complete deliveries.
Education, Experience & Certification
- Certificate from an accredited driving school and completion of Entry Level Driver Training program preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Day-1 healthcare benefits to full-time employees, ensuring immediate access to health coverage
- Instant access to earnings via ADP
- Career growth & development
- Recognition & rewards
- And more!
- Be part of a growing team making a real impact in our communities and apply today!
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Sales Route Driver Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales route driver jobs across Washington.
- Valid Washington State commercial driver's license (CDL-B or CDL-A) required
- Clean driving record acceptable under Washington Department of Licensing standards
- Demonstrated experience managing a recurring customer route and meeting sales quotas
- Ability to load, unload, and organize product deliveries weighing up to 50 pounds
- Proficiency using handheld order management or route optimization software
- High school diploma or GED recognized by Washington State is typically required
Sales Route Driver Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales route driver in Washington?
The most direct path is obtaining a Washington State commercial driver's license through the Department of Licensing, which requires passing a knowledge test, a skills test, and a medical examination. Most employers expect a CDL-B at minimum, though some broadline distribution roles require a CDL-A. Candidates who combine their license with prior customer-facing sales or merchandising experience, even in retail, move significantly faster through hiring pipelines at Washington distribution companies.
Which companies hire sales route drivers in Washington?
Companies currently hiring sales route drivers in Washington include Primo Brands, Waste Connections, and Culligan by WaterCo, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's strong food and beverage distribution sector and its major port activity mean consistent year-round openings across both large national distributors and regional Pacific Northwest wholesalers.
Which Washington cities have the most sales route driver jobs?
Spokane, Kent, and Renton post the most sales route driver openings in Washington. Seattle's size and density drive the bulk of listings through its restaurant, grocery, and retail supply chains, while Tacoma's port and logistics infrastructure supports heavy wholesale distribution activity, and Spokane anchors demand for the eastern Washington region with its own food service and beverage networks.
Are there remote sales route driver jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of sales route driver openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, since the role is fundamentally hands-on and tied to a physical delivery territory. The portions of the job most likely to be handled off-site are order entry, route planning, and customer account management for established accounts.
How can I get hired as a sales route driver in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying to a driver helper or merchandiser role with a major Washington-area distributor, where you assist an experienced driver before taking your own route. Companies like Sysco and PepsiCo run structured onboarding programs that move new hires from warehouse or helper positions into solo routes once they obtain their CDL. Building a Washington CDL-B first, then applying to entry-level DSD or grocery reset positions, gives candidates a clear and concrete advantage even without prior route experience.
Where can I find and apply to sales route driver jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to sales route driver jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your license, experience, and preferred territory, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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