Delivery Driver Jobs
Delivery driver jobs are plentiful and diverse. What these positions lack in upward mobility, they make up for in flexibility, pay and also variety. Skilled drivers can find employment locally, within their city or county, and also nationally with major truck driving companies. Training is quick and successful graduates of a recognized course may be on the road within a few short months. Learn more about the various opportunities open to those seeking out delivery driver jobs.
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History
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The first American delivery driver jobs were held by employees of the Pony Express. Using first horses and later on carriages, these riders would carry mail between Missouri and California. After the Pony Express closed its operation, Wells Fargo took over the function of the original outfit.
Types
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Today there are various delivery driver jobs available for applicants. The United States Postal Service, major package delivery services across the nation, department stores, warehouses and also inner city courier services rely on delivery drivers to move the goods that need to be transported. Delivery jobs may be local---confined to one city or county---or they may be national, necessitating day or week long travel across the country.
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Job Description
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There is more to delivery driver jobs than simply driving a car, van or truck from a pickup location to its destination. Other portions of the job description include pre-delivery fueling of the vehicle, safety inspections of freight and vehicle, paperwork associated with the receipt of freight as well as its delivery, and also the keeping of legal stipulations with respect to the transport of potentially hazardous substances across state lines or even borders.
Governance
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Delivery driver jobs are governed by the U.S. Department of Transportation (see Resources). This government agency specifies the regulations about drug and alcohol screenings required of delivery drivers prior to taking on their jobs, the hours of service they may operate, the log books they are required to keep for periodic inspection and also what safety precautions must be observed when transporting hazardous materials.
Training and Requirements
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Employers offering delivery driver jobs almost uniformly require a clean driving record of their applicants. In addition, applicants must be able to pass a drug test and, in some cases, also a criminal background check. If the goods are transported with a large truck, the applicant must have a commercial driver's license. For a small truck or van, a normal driver's license meets the prerequisites. Applicants in need of a commercial driver's license usually get their training at a vocational school that offers a certificate, such as the United States Truck Driving School (see Resources).
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Resources
- Photo Credit USPS van. c 2005 Joseph Barillari/Wikimedia Commons
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