Driver/Sales Workers
Transportation and Material Moving
A typical day is driving a truck over a familiar route or territory to drop off food, laundry, newspapers, or similar goods, and often selling or restocking at the stop. Regular customers hear about new products, services, and price changes; complaints get heard and worked through on the spot. Money is collected, change is made, and each sale or delivery is written down. The truck and any food-dispensing equipment also need cleaning and basic upkeep. It suits people who like a mix of driving, face-to-face selling, and keeping simple daily records.
Typical education: High School Diploma or GED
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$38'770
Median Wage Market Position
$38'770
What you might do
- Drive a truck on set routes to deliver goods
- Tell regular customers about new products and prices
- Collect money, make change, and write receipts
- Write down each sale or delivery on daily records
- Hear out customer complaints and resolve them
- Clean the truck and food-dispensing machines
Skills that matter
- Planning stops along an established route
- Listening to complaints about products or service
- Telling regulars about new products and prices
- Collecting payment and recording each sale
- Cleaning food machines inside the truck
- Working out delivery problems on the spot
AI & the future of this role
Route delivery is somewhat exposed as navigation and scheduling improve, and simpler restocking stops may shrink. Local selling, payment collection, and relationship-driven accounts still reward a person on the route.
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