Delivery Driver Jobs in Emporia, VA

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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CDL A Delivery Driver

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Dinwiddie, VA (24 miles from Emporia, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dinwiddie, VA (24 miles from Emporia, VA)
  • 8 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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Class A Delivery Driver

  • Cheney Brothers & Affiliates
  • Jarratt, VA (8 miles from Emporia, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jarratt, VA (8 miles from Emporia, VA)
  • 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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Courier/Swing Drvr/DOT

  • FedEx
  • Emporia, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Emporia, VA
  • 1 day ago

Operates company vehicles and provide courteous and efficient delivery and pick up of packages; to check shipments for conformance to FedEx features of service; Provides coverage for all assigned...

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Part-time 1099 Delivery Driver

  • Roanoke Rapids, NC (21 miles from Emporia, VA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Roanoke Rapids, NC (21 miles from Emporia, VA)
  • 20 days ago

Part-time 1099 Delivery Driver (Roanoke Rapids) compensation: $400-500 weekly employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Driver/merchandiser Delivery route driver needed Tuesday through...

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Instacart Delivery Driver - Flexible Hours

  • Instacart Shoppers
  • Dinwiddie, VA (24 miles from Emporia, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dinwiddie, VA (24 miles from Emporia, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

FULL-SERVICE SHOPPER Start earning quickly with a flexible schedule Shopping with Instacart is more than grocery delivery. Shoppers help make our world go round. They make money, make moves, and...

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Delivery Driver

  • Papa John's
  • Roanoke Rapids, NC (21 miles from Emporia, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Roanoke Rapids, NC (21 miles from Emporia, VA)
  • 90+ days 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(06038) - 200 Market Dr.

  • Domino's Pizza
  • Emporia, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Emporia, VA
  • 90+ days ago

Drivers must say "Let me get your change" on every order NO EXCEPTION No one is allowed to carry more than $20 while on the clock including personal money No one is allowed to have a pocket knife or...

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Delivery Driver(05514) - 1017 E. 10th St.

  • Domino's Pizza
  • Roanoke Rapids, NC (21 miles from Emporia, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Roanoke Rapids, NC (21 miles from Emporia, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Company Description Job Description Collect cash/credit card payments and coupons for delivered items Ability to read a map and figure out directions quickly Check all products for accuracy...

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Demographic Data for Emporia, VA

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Salary for Delivery Driver Jobs in Emporia, VA

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 Emporia, VA 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 Emporia, VA
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%


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