Delivery Driver Jobs in North Carolina

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

  • Cheney Brothers & Affiliates
  • Durham, NC
  • 21 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 21 days 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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CDL A Delivery Driver - Nights

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Alexis, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Alexis, NC
  • 1 day 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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Delivery Driver III - CDL Hazmat

  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 10 days ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 10 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Have at least a High School diploma or GED Have at least one (1) year experience working as a delivery driver Have at least one (1) year of work experience using material handling...

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Class A Delivery Driver

  • US Foods, Inc.
  • Rosman, NC
  • 10 days ago
  • Rosman, NC
  • 10 days ago

Our CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers start at $27.11 an hour as well as Incentive Pay. We are looking for Delivery Truck Drivers who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the...

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Delivery Driver II

  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Sanford, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Sanford, NC
  • 7 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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Earn Extra Cash as a Local Delivery Driver

  • Gopuff
  • Pittsboro, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC
  • 5 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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Delivery Driver

  • Factory Motor Parts
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 7 hours ago

As a Delivery Driver, you will serve as the “Face of Factory Motor Parts.”...

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CDL A Delivery Driver

  • Gordon Food Service
  • Durham, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 8 hours ago

CDL A Delivery Driver Location : 2202 East Geer St, Durham NC Do you have a passion for driving? Are you looking for more home time? Picture yourself as a delivery driver with Gordon Food Service!...

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Shed moving and delivery Driver CDL required

  • Smithfield, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Smithfield, NC
  • 8 hours ago

Looking for a full time driver. $1200 to 2k weekly after trained. Running central NC daily with take home truck. Using Dually pickup with trailer but may be moving into a day cab truck by next...

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Delivery Driver (Non-CDL)

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 10 hours ago

Join Keystone Automotive Operations as a Delivery Driver and take the wheel in one of the most essential roles in our distribution network....

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Delivery Driver

  • SouthernCarlson
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 hours ago

Job Description We’re hiring a Delivery Driver who enjoys being on the road, interacting with customers, and contributing to a team-focused environment....

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Delivery Driver, School Nutrition

  • School Nutrition
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 hours ago

Delivery Driver, School Nutrition School Nutrition P.O. Box 30035 Charlotte, NC 28230 Non Instructional/Operations - Other Job Number......

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Delivery Driver

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Apex, NC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Apex, NC
  • 19 hours ago

Delivery drivers are generally offered as either part time or full time. You will be a member of the Chick-fil-A family and will help uphold our high standards of presentation, service, and care....

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Delivery Driver

  • Papa John's
  • Kinston, NC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Kinston, NC
  • 19 hours ago

Delivery Driver The Delivery Driver checks all products for accuracy against quality standards and delivers products to customers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner while working as part of a team...

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Delivery Driver(04460) Carolina Beach, NC

  • Domino's Pizza
  • Carolina Beach, NC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Carolina Beach, NC
  • 20 hours ago

Company Description Job Description Delivery Expert (Driver) Position Description Department: Store Operations Job Title: Delivery Expert FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Reports To: General...

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Salary for Delivery Driver Jobs in North Carolina

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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%


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