Driver/Sales Workers

Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.

$42,770
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+8% projected 2024โ€“2034
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Driver/sales workers combine transportation responsibilities with direct customer service and sales activities as they navigate designated routes throughout their local areas. They spend most of their day behind the wheel of delivery trucks or vans, but their job extends well beyond simply dropping off packages. These professionals interact face-to-face with clients at each stop, often taking new orders, answering product questions, and building relationships that encourage repeat business. They handle payment collection, verify delivery receipts, and may restock shelves or display cases at customer locations like restaurants, retail shops, or office buildings. Their territory might include delivering fresh bakery goods to coffee shops early in the morning, transporting linens to hotels, or ensuring newspapers reach subscribers before dawn.

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