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Driver/Sales Workers

Also known as: Any Commodity Sales Deliverer, Bakery Deliverer, Bobtailer, Bread Distributor, Bread Jockey, Breadman, Catering Driver, City Route Driver, City Routeman, Coal Deliverer

Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery. Includes newspaper delivery drivers.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School30%
High School Diploma65%
Some College1%
Post-Secondary Certificate5%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None74%
Up to 1 month5%
3-6 months3%
6 months - 1 year1%
1-2 years18%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None5%
Up to 1 month71%
1-3 months23%
6 months - 1 year1%

How AI Impacts Each Task

12 tasks analyzed

Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions on customer receipts.

Drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers.

Write customer orders and sales contracts according to company guidelines.

Inform regular customers of new products or services and price changes.

Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

CooperationDependabilityIntegritySelf ControlAttention to DetailIndependenceStress ToleranceAchievement/EffortAdaptability/FlexibilityConcern for OthersSocial OrientationPersistence

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$37,130

per year

Mean Wage

$39,670

per year

Employment

417K

workers

Wage Range

$21,760 - $59,730

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$21,760Median: $37,130$59,730
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This occupation has 12 tasks in the database and is queued for the next scoring run. Risk scores, protective factors, and skill gaps will appear once the assessment completes.