CDL A Route & Swing Driver

4-Day Work Week
• Home Every Afternoon
• Three-Day Weekends Every Week

$53,000–$55,000 Annual Salary D.O.E

Equivalent to approximately $25.50–$26.50 per hour based on a 40-hour work week

Lansing, Michigan

Looking for a CDL Driving Job That Lets You Have a Life?

Shanker Beverage Company is hiring both Route Drivers and Swing Drivers to join our team.

Drivers enjoy a Tuesday–Friday schedule, are home every afternoon, and have a three-day weekend every week. Our routes are local, our pay is predictable, and our team is built on long-term relationships.

Unlike many route-driving jobs that rely on commissions, incentive pay, route bidding, or fluctuating route volumes, Shanker Beverage drivers receive a predictable salary and dependable paycheck year-round.

At Shanker Beverage, you'll know what you're taking home and when you'll be home.

Since 1933, Shanker Beverage Company has proudly served Mid-Michigan as a fifth-generation family-owned beverage distributor.

With fewer than 50 employees and more than 40% of our workforce having over 10 years of service, we believe in treating employees like family and creating careers—not just jobs.

One of our drivers recently celebrated over 40 years with the company.

We proudly distribute brands including:

• Faygo
• Sparkling Ice
• Essentia
• Arizona
• La Croix
• Calypso
• Nesquik
• Absopure
• and many more

• Annual salary of $53,000–$55,000
• Equivalent to approximately $25.50–$26.50 per hour
• Predictable paycheck every week
• No commission-based compensation
• No fluctuating route income
• Tues‑Friday schedule
• Three‑day weekends every week
• Home every afternoon
• No nights
• No weekends
• Average 40‑hour work week
• Local Mid‑Michigan routes only
• Pre‑loaded trucks
• Family‑owned company with exceptional employee retention

We are currently hiring for both positions.

• Assigned route and customer base
• Consistent territory and delivery schedule
• Build long‑term customer relationships

• Covers multiple routes throughout our territory
• Provides vacation and absence coverage
• Learns all areas of the operation
• Ideal for drivers who enjoy variety and flexibility

Final position placement will depend on experience, qualifications, and company needs.

• Deliver pre‑sold beverage products to retail customers throughout Mid‑Michigan
• Unload products using a dolly and electric pallet jack
• Verify deliveries and maintain accurate paperwork
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Process invoices, collections, and daily settlements
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safety standards

• Valid CDL‑A License
• 2+ years of commercial driving experience
• Clean driving record
• DOT compliant
• At least 21 years old
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move 50+ pounds
• Dependable, safety‑conscious, and customer‑focused

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonus program
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Company‑provided safety equipment

For more than 90 years, we've built our business around relationships—with our customers and with our employees.

Our drivers stay because they enjoy stable pay, predictable schedules, strong benefits, and a workplace where people are treated with respect.

If you're looking for a CDL driving career that offers work‑life balance, consistency, and a team‑oriented culture, we'd love to talk with you.

Misty Opperman – Human Resources

Shanker Beverage Company

Lansing, Michigan