If you are one who loves driving or being in
a car, you may want to consider a career as a delivery driver.
Delivery drivers transport things from one place to another and
get paid to do it. What better can you ask for? There are many
different types of delivery drivers. There are truck delivery
drivers, car delivery drivers, tractor-trailer drivers, small
package drivers, and food delivery drivers.
Tractor Trailer Drivers
Tractor-trailer delivery drivers often times
are in charge of handling cargo that is large and transporting
it long distances. Some of this cargo is delivered cross
country. Drivers are responsible for fuel costs, maintaining
their tractor, and also making sure that all packages are
delivered on time. The job of a tractor-trailer driver can vary
from day to day. One day you may be transporting cars while the
next day you are transporting livestock. With this type of
work, you are going to spend a great deal of time on the
road.
Food Delivery Drivers
When it comes to food delivery drivers, we
have all seen them before. Pizza delivery falls into this type
of work. This type of work requires you to deliver food to
people’s homes and take money and provide change. You also can
make tips with each delivery. The faster you deliver and the
friendlier you are can determine how much you make in tips. You
need to have your own car for this type of work.
Small Package Delivery
We have all ordered something whether it was
online or through a catalog. The way it is delivered is
considered to be small package delivery. This includes UPS,
FedEx, and more. These types of drivers are required to get
signatures when packages are dropped off.
Delivery Driver
Earnings
Being a delivery driver is not going to make
you rich by no means. You will however be able to make ends
meet and pay your bills. Delivery drivers can earn an average
of $13.27 per hour. Tractor-trailer or heavy truck drivers can
earn a little more in the range of $16.85. Food delivery
drivers make less than average around $10. For courier services
as well as other they range is pay from $9 to $25 an hour.
Educational
Requirements
For many places that are seeking delivery
drivers, a minimum of a high school diploma is required. You
will also need a driver’s license and a driving record that is
clean. To drive heavy truck you are also going to need to get a
CDL license and classes may also be required.
Career Paths
If you are dedicated and have a true passion
for driving, there are many jobs out there for you. If you are
good at what you do, some fields will promote you to management
levels or you may be training others.