Free delivery driver job description template
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Delivery Driver job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Delivery Driver
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Delivery Driver who loads, drives and delivers orders safely and on time, and represents the business to every customer. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Load and unload cargo
- Communicate with customers to confirm pickup and delivery needs
- Drive the assigned route and follow all traffic laws
- Report incidents on the road to a dispatcher
- Report mechanical problems to [owner or manager]
- Keep the vehicle and equipment clean and in working order
- Collect payment and handle paperwork such as receipts and delivery confirmations
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Able to lift [weight] and handle loading and unloading
- Reliable and on time [with early or flexible hours]
Nice to have
- Experience driving [box truck, van or route deliveries]
- Familiarity with [routing app or system]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Prairie Bakery Supply, a regional restaurant supply distributor.
Prairie Bakery Supply is hiring a Delivery Driver for morning routes to local restaurants and cafes (Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.). You'll load the truck, drive a set route, unload cases and collect signatures. You'll need a clean driving record and be able to lift boxes.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a delivery driver does
A delivery driver loads, drives and delivers orders safely and on time, and represents the business to every customer. Typical duties include:
- Load and unload cargo
- Communicate with customers to confirm pickup and delivery needs
- Drive the assigned route and follow all traffic laws
- Report incidents on the road to a dispatcher
- Report mechanical problems to owner or manager
- Keep the vehicle and equipment clean and in working order
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
All delivery drivers need a driver's license, and employers expect a clean driving record. A commercial driver's license may be required depending on the size and weight of your vehicles, so check federal and your state's rules for the vehicles you use.
Training: Short-term on-the-job training.
How much does a delivery driver make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Does a delivery driver need a CDL?
Not always. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says all delivery drivers need a driver's license; whether a commercial driver's license is required depends on the size and weight of the vehicle and on federal and state rules. Check the rules for your vehicles before you post.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.