Driver (Sales Route)

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Work Tasks

• Drive trucks or vans to deliver goods such as bread, milk, newspapers, and soda to stores and customers
• Load and unload trucks and place the goods on shelves
• Collect money, show store owners new products, get orders for the next trip, and record the business of the day
• Work for bakeries, newspapers, dry cleaners, food and drink companies, and dairies
• Drive in all kinds of weather in their trucks or vans
• Work with the items they deliver, orders, cash, bills, checks, delivery trucks, and product samples

Salary, Size & Growth

• $35,500 average per year ($17.00 per hour)
• A large occupation (371,700 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow slowly (0.4% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A driver's license and a good driving record
• Employers Prefer: At least 25 years old with experience selling related products
• Skills/Courses: Employers must believe that you will work steadily without supervision and represent their company well.