Delivery Driver Jobs in California

A Delivery Driver in the transportation industry is responsible for transporting goods from distribution centers to businesses, residences or other designated locations. They are in charge of ensuring that deliveries are made in a timely manner, keeping accurate records of deliveries, and providing excellent customer service to customers or clients. They generally load and unload goods, inspect and maintain the delivery vehicle, follow driving regulations and safety standards. Additionally, they might be required to report any incidents they encounter while making a delivery to a supervisor.

Before becoming a Delivery Driver, one might have roles such as a Warehouse Associate, where they would gain experience in handling goods, or a Customer Service Representative, where they would learn how to interact with clients effectively. In terms of skills, Delivery Drivers should have excellent driving skills, physical stamina, time management skills, customer service skills, and the ability to work independently. They should also be detail-oriented to maintain accurate records. They should possess a valid driver's license, and in some cases, they may need special certifications depending on what they are transporting - for instance, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for transporting large quantities of goods or hazardous materials.

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Class A Delivery Driver - SYGMA - Stockton, CA

  • Sysco
  • Pilot Hill, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pilot Hill, CA
  • 3 days ago

Company: US3082 Sygma Northern California (The Sygma Network, Inc) Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 95206 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range provided is...

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Class A Delivery Driver

  • Core-Mark
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas....

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Amazon Package Delivery Driver - Earn $22.00 - $26.50/hr

  • Amazon Flex
  • Boonville, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Boonville, CA
  • 13 days ago

Amazon delivery partner opportunity Earn $22.00 - $26.50/hr What is Amazon Flex? It's simple! Use your vehicle and smartphone to earn extra money delivering with a brand you trust. With Amazon...

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Delivery Driver

  • US Foods, Inc.
  • Fremont, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 2 days ago

BECOME A US FOODS DRIVER! Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry? Schedule: 4 or 5 day workweeks (Days will vary depending on needs) Dispatch times between...

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CDL A Delivery Driver - Hiring Immediately

  • US Foods, Inc.
  • Dublin, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Dublin, CA
  • 2 days ago

BECOME A US FOODS DRIVER! Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry? Schedule: 4 or 5 day workweeks (Days will vary depending on needs) Dispatch times between...

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CDLA Delivery Truck Driver

  • US Foods, Inc.
  • Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Main Ingredients of the Job As a US FOODS Delivery Driver, you will be critical to the US FOODS team and one of the important faces of our organization....

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Amazon Delivery Driver - Flexible Shifts

  • Amazon Flex
  • Floriston, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Floriston, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Amazon delivery partner opportunity Earn $18.00 - $36.00/hr What is Amazon Flex? It's simple! Use your vehicle and smartphone to earn extra money delivering with a brand you trust. With Amazon...

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CDL A Truck Driver

  • US Foods, Inc.
  • Danville, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Danville, CA
  • 2 days ago

BECOME A US FOODS DRIVER! Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry? Schedule: 4 or 5 day workweeks (Days will vary depending on needs) Dispatch times between...

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Delivery Driver II

  • Sherwin-Williams
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago

driver Have at least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (for example: forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies,...

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Class A Delivery Driver

  • US Foods, Inc.
  • La Mirada, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • La Mirada, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Main Ingredients of the Job As a US FOODS Delivery Driver, you will be critical to the US FOODS team and one of the important faces of our organization....

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Earn Extra Cash as a Local Delivery Driver

  • Gopuff
  • Piedmont, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Piedmont, CA
  • 23 days ago

Delivery Driver Partners will be independent contractors. Delivery Driver Partners must have a valid driver's license, minimum auto insurance and complete a background check....

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NOW HIRING: Medical Delivery Drivers Sacramento

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Location: Sacramento 247 Delivery, a trusted medical equipment transportation company with over 20 years of experience, is seeking independent contractor drivers About the Job: -Transporting...

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Delivery Drivers Needed (SUV or larger required)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Do you have a SUV or larger and are looking to supplement your income with part-time work you can count on? Very established regional courier company with over 300+ employees is looking for...

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Commercial Driver

  • Murrieta, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Murrieta, CA
  • 4 hours ago

COMMERCIAL DRIVER JOB We are a family business where your talents and hard work ethic are recognized, valued and appreciated. We are looking for a motivated, responsible individual with a good...

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Delivery Driver Non CDL Night shift

  • Sid Wainer & Son
  • Union City, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Union City, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Delivery Drivers must be organized, efficient and professional at all times while ensuring deliveries are made accurately and on time....

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Demographic Data for California

Moving to California? Find some basic demographic data about California below.


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Delivery Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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A Beginner's Guide for Delivery Drivers
Delivery drivers form the backbone of modern logistics as they transport items like food, furniture and equipment to their final destinations. Would you like to become an effective delivery...
COVID-19 De-Escalating Conflict: Delivery Drivers
Delivery drivers are playing a vital role during the Covid-19 pandemic, but its a role that occasionally puts them in conflict situations. Sometimes customers who fear infection react angrily when...
Good Pharmacy Practice: Introduction to Medication Delivery Systems
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Salary for Delivery Driver Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Delivery Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Delivery Drivers in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.3%
Bachelor's Degree
23.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.7%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Master's Degree
9.2%
Some College
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Delivery Drivers in California
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%


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