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Delivery Route Driver (SE)

Seaford, DE · On-site

$160/day

You'll be delivering to local homes and businesses - no long hauls, no CDL required! Terminal ... Load packages into your company-provided step van/box truck * Deliver to local homes and businesses ...

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CDL A Truck Driver

Newark, DE · On-site

$1.4K - $1.5K/wk

... experiencing the freedom of long-haul trucking * 100% no-touch freight with drop-and-hook ... dry van trailers, so you can focus on driving rather than loading or unloading cargo

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CDL A Truck Driver

Dover, DE · On-site

$1.4K - $1.5K/wk

... experiencing the freedom of long-haul trucking * 100% no-touch freight with drop-and-hook ... dry van trailers, so you can focus on driving rather than loading or unloading cargo

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CDL A Truck Driver

Smyrna, DE · On-site

$1.4K - $1.5K/wk

... experiencing the freedom of long-haul trucking * 100% no-touch freight with drop-and-hook ... dry van trailers, so you can focus on driving rather than loading or unloading cargo

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CDL A Truck Driver

Seaford, DE · On-site

$1.4K - $1.5K/wk

... experiencing the freedom of long-haul trucking * 100% no-touch freight with drop-and-hook ... dry van trailers, so you can focus on driving rather than loading or unloading cargo

ATG Recruiting

CDL A Truck Driver

Middletown, DE · On-site

$1.4K - $1.5K/wk

... experiencing the freedom of long-haul trucking * 100% no-touch freight with drop-and-hook ... dry van trailers, so you can focus on driving rather than loading or unloading cargo

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CDL A Truck Driver

Milford, DE · On-site

$1.4K - $1.5K/wk

... experiencing the freedom of long-haul trucking * 100% no-touch freight with drop-and-hook ... dry van trailers, so you can focus on driving rather than loading or unloading cargo

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CDL A Truck Driver

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$1.4K - $1.5K/wk

... experiencing the freedom of long-haul trucking * 100% no-touch freight with drop-and-hook ... dry van trailers, so you can focus on driving rather than loading or unloading cargo

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How much do long distance van driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for long distance van driver in Delaware is $15.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $17.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Long Distance Van Drivers?

Long Distance Van Drivers are professional drivers who transport goods, equipment, or sometimes passengers over long distances, typically between cities or even across countries. They operate vans or light trucks and are responsible for ensuring timely and safe delivery of cargo. Their duties often include loading and unloading items, planning routes, performing vehicle inspections, and adhering to road safety regulations. This role requires a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and sometimes specialized training depending on the cargo. Long distance driving can involve overnight trips and irregular hours.

What is the difference between Long Distance Van Driver vs Delivery Truck Driver?

AspectLong Distance Van DriverDelivery Truck Driver
CredentialsValid driver’s license, clean driving recordValid driver’s license, commercial driver’s license (CDL) often required
Work EnvironmentDriving vans over long distances, often cross-countryDriving trucks within cities or regional areas, delivering goods
Employer & IndustryLogistics, courier, moving companiesFreight, retail, wholesale distribution
Search & Comparison IntentLong-distance travel, cross-country deliveriesLocal deliveries, regional routes

While both roles involve driving and delivering goods, Long Distance Van Drivers typically operate vans over long distances across states or countries, focusing on cross-country logistics. Delivery Truck Drivers usually handle regional or local deliveries within cities or nearby areas, often with a CDL. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role based on their credentials and preferred work environment.

What Does a Long Distance Van Driver Do?

A long distance van driver operates a passenger service or maintains a courier route, delivering packages, parcels, or other important materials. Your duties as a long distance van driver include pick up and delivery, maintaining your vehicle, and promoting yourself if you are a freelancer. Among your responsibilities, you must check in with your dispatcher and contact customers to ensure that you have processed all transport orders and double check on deadlines or special needs for the delivery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Long Distance Van Driver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Long Distance Van Driver, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), a clean driving record, and a thorough understanding of road safety regulations. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and route planning software is essential. Reliability, strong time management, and excellent communication skills help drivers manage schedules and interact professionally with clients. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring safe, timely deliveries and maintaining customer satisfaction over extended routes.

What are some common challenges faced by long distance van drivers, and how can they be managed?

Long distance van drivers often face challenges such as fatigue from extended hours on the road, navigating unfamiliar routes, and managing tight delivery schedules. To manage these, drivers are encouraged to prioritize rest and adhere to regulated driving limits, use GPS and route planning tools to avoid delays, and communicate regularly with dispatchers for support. Staying organized and maintaining open communication with the logistics team helps ensure safe and timely deliveries.
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Infographic showing various Long Distance Van Driver job openings in Delaware as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,493 per year, or $15.1 per hour.
Class A CDL Company Driver - 2yrs EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - $1.5k - $1.85k per week - Seward...

Class A CDL Company Driver - 2yrs EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - $1.5k - $1.85k per week - Seward...

Seward Motor Freight, Inc.

Smyrna, DE

$1.5K - $1.8K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Hiring CDL-A Drivers | OTR Positions Available .

Seward Motor Freight Inc. Is Hiring Reliable/Experienced CDL A Truck Drivers. OTR Routes Available

We Offer:

  • Earn between $1,500 - $1,850 per week based on experience and miles
  • No slip seating. Truck is yours until you're promoted out of it.
  • We run 30-35 drivers per Driver Manager. They will know you by your name and not a number!
  • 75% drop & hook, 95% no-touch freight
  • No NYC/Canada
  • Layover and detention pay

Benefits Include:

  • Paid Orientation - including transportation, single room lodging and 2 meals a day
  • Health, Dental, Vision and 401k
  • Paid Vacation after 1 year of service
  • Paid Weekly via direct deposit
  • Bonus Programs
  • Referral Program
  • Rider Policy at no cost to you

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of CDL A driving experience

Location:

  • Our headquarters are located in Seward, Nebraska, just outside of Lincoln, Nebraska. When traveling west we go no farther than Salt Lake City, Utah, South to Dallas and Austin Texas, Savannah, Georgia as far East as Harrisonburg, Virginia, and north to Chicago, Illinois and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Trucks:

  • Fleet consists of later model Internationals LT and Volvos VNL 780 and 860



Seward Motor Freight can be traced back to the early 1940's when the company was founded by Willard and Wanda Miers as a LTL (less than a truck load) operation to transport freight between Omaha and Seward, Nebraska. Wayne and Joanie Tanderup purchased and incorporated the business in 1969 and developed the growth of the company throughout the 1970’s. In 1987 Seward Motor Freight, Inc. acquired long haul permits from the I.C.C. (Interstate Commerce Commission) to haul general commodities throughout the continental United States, changing the dynamics of the company to a TL (truck load) carrier.

During the 1980’s Seward Motor Freight, Inc. acquired several trucking companies expanding their base of operations and products available to haul. We currently are a dry box van operation hauling general commodities, no haz-mat, with authority to all 48 states, however have limited areas for travel in the United States as described above.

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