Driver, Route

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Job Summary

The Route Driver is a member of the Food service team in the Consumer Products Group. Representing the Challenge and Danish Creamery Brands, the Route Driver is also a Salesman for the Brand servicing a dedicated route for direct store delivery (DSD) with responsibilities for professional and timely selling and delivery of product.

Essential Functions

The proper care and maintenance of vehicle while adhering to strict compliance with the rules of the road regarding safety. This includes conducting pre-trip inspections and reporting any safety or repair issues immediately.

Specific responsibilities with respect to the care of the vehicle include but not limited to, maintaining the proper levels of and working order for:

• Oil
• Lubrication
• Water
• Coolants
• Cleanliness of cab and box
• Fuel
• Maintain proper skills and license necessary to operate a vehicle and always be on the alert for circumstances that are out of the ordinary and require sudden responses.
• Records indicate that most problems occur in the familiarization (first 90 days) state, be aware of the following:
• The company truck is wider, longer and heavier than a normal automobile and therefore, will not accelerate or decelerate as rapidly as a car or small truck.
• When driving in restricted areas, be alert for any restrictions that might damage the refrigeration unit or mirrors that extend beyond the normal width of the truck.
• Delivering products in their proper form, consequently, be alert for making sudden stops that could cause the load to shift, thereby damaging products or even making the vehicle unsteady.
• Personal safety is most important, be sure to use proper lifting procedures and always be alert for any low hanging protrusions that can cause personal injury to the head, eyes, back, etc.
• Remember the defensive driving skills – they work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Delivery: Distribute all products to all customers as directed. Maintain proper inventory levels to ensure proper service of customers. Responsible for the security of and accountability of all products assigned to the Driver in a particular jurisdiction. Inventory of product is to be taken as required.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong customer service and sales skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Physical ability to lift and move products.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local routes and geography.
• The ability to pass a DOT drug screening before hire and throughout employment
• A propensity for researching appropriate routes with attention to traffic patterns to determine the best roads to take, with assistance from GPS as needed
• General technological knowledge, such as being able to learn and use company devices to maintain accurate records of inventory and hours worked
• Physical aptitude for the position, including being able to hold scanning devices, drive, stand and sit for long periods of time and lift, load and carry heavy packages
• Courtesy, concern and cooperation are the mandatory traits that are necessary for our continued growth.
• The ability to learn quickly. In addition, familiarity and adherence to the policies that we maintain
• Use of equipment to complete assignments are necessary, including but not limited to, the use of handheld computer, operation of pallet jack and dollies
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.

Education and / or

Experience:

• Minimum of a High School education or equivalent work experience
• Prior experience as a commercial delivery or route driver preferred
• Some experience in sales or customer service preferred.

Language

Skills:

English is required as the written and spoken language.

Driving Requirements:

Must possess or be able to acquire a state issued Driver's License of a Class B…