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A1 Valet Trash

Landscape Route Driver

Mount Pleasant, SC

$200 - $300/wk

Keep to the same schedule and route each night What You Need * A pickup truck or a vehicle with a trailer * Valid driver's license and insurance * Comfortable with a route-based schedule * Available ...

A1 Valet Trash

Landscape Route Driver

Mount Pleasant, SC · On-site

$200 - $300/wk

Keep to the same schedule and route each night What You Need * A pickup truck or a vehicle with a trailer * Valid driver's license and insurance * Comfortable with a route-based schedule * Available ...

G & H Trash Valet

Route Driver (Nights)

Irving, TX · On-site

$200 - $300/wk

You'll run the same route, in the same community, on the same schedule, every night -- with the ... Valid driver's license and insurance * Self-starter who can complete a route without close ...

G & H Trash Valet

Route Driver (Nights)

The Colony, TX · On-site

$200 - $300/wk

You'll run the same route, in the same community, on the same schedule, every night -- with the ... Valid driver's license and insurance * Self-starter who can complete a route without close ...

Darling Ingredients

Grease Route Driver

Zanesville, OH · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

Sunday night to Thursday night; starting time between 9:00pm - 11:00pm; 10 - 12 hours per shift ... policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports ...

Brook Valley Management

Local Route Driver

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

... drivers (must have verifiable experience driving box truck or similar vehicle) to run local routes ... Home every night! Be part of a team with purpose! For nearly 40 years, our family-run business has ...

City Thrift

Local Route Driver

Charlotte, NC

$20 - $23/hr

As a Local Route Driver, you will be part of a team with purpose! For nearly 40 years, our family ... Home every night * Monday-Friday schedule * Paid Time off * Bonus programs! * Healthcare benefits ...

Brook Valley Management

Local Route Driver

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

As a Local Route Driver, you will be part of a team with purpose! For nearly 40 years, our family ... Home every night * Monday-Friday schedule * Paid Time off * Bonus programs! * Healthcare benefits ...

Cash-Wa Distributing

Colby Route Driver

Colby, KS · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Do you want a job that utilizes your CDL license, is a Mon-Fri route that has you home every night, and helps keeps you fit? Then this job is for you! You don't have a CDL but could get it quickly ...

Darling Ingredients

Grease Route Driver

Pittsburgh, PA

$21.25 - $27/hr

Sunday night to Thursday night. Start Schedule: 7:00pm to 12:00 midnight, 10 hour days, no weekends ... policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports ...

Darling Ingredients Inc.

Grease Route Driver

Imperial, PA · On-site

$25.69 - $27.77/hr

Sunday night to Thursday night. Start Schedule: 7:00pm to 12:00 midnight, 10 hour days, no weekends ... policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports ...

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How much do night route driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for night route driver in the United States is $20.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a night route driver?

Night Route Drivers are professional drivers responsible for transporting goods, packages, or products along designated routes during nighttime hours. Their primary duties include loading and unloading cargo, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining accurate delivery records. They often work independently, following specific schedules to meet delivery deadlines while adhering to safety and traffic regulations. Night Route Drivers may work for courier companies, food distributors, or logistics firms, and their work is crucial for businesses that require overnight or early morning deliveries.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a night route driver?

To thrive as a Night Route Driver, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), a clean driving record, and strong route planning abilities. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and basic vehicle maintenance is typically required. Reliability, time management, and the ability to work independently are standout soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure safe, timely deliveries and help maintain customer satisfaction during overnight operations.

What challenges do night route drivers face and how can they be managed?

Night Route Drivers often encounter challenges such as staying alert during overnight hours, navigating low-traffic but potentially less-lit routes, and handling unexpected weather or road conditions. To manage these, drivers typically follow structured sleep schedules, use well-lit and mapped routes, and stay connected with dispatch teams for support. Many employers provide safety training and regular check-ins to ensure driver well-being and efficient deliveries during nighttime shifts.

What is the difference between Night Route Driver vs Delivery Driver?

AspectNight Route DriverDelivery Driver
CredentialsValid driver's license, commercial driving license (CDL) often preferredValid driver's license, standard license usually sufficient
Work EnvironmentNighttime routes, often in urban or suburban areas, with scheduled stopsDaytime or flexible hours, delivering packages or goods to customers
Employer & IndustryLogistics, courier, or postal servicesCourier companies, retail, food delivery services

Night Route Drivers primarily operate during nighttime hours, focusing on scheduled routes within logistics or postal services. Delivery Drivers typically work during the day or flexible hours, delivering packages or food. Both roles require valid licenses, but Night Route Drivers often need additional certifications for commercial driving. The main difference lies in the work hours and specific industry functions.

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Night Route Driver jobs near you
Infographic showing various Night Route Driver job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,998 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

North Platte Shuttle Driver

Cash-Wa Distributing

North Platte, NE • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Do you want a job that utilizes your CDL license, has you home every day, and is an easy drop and hook job? Then this job is for you! H&S Enterprises, Inc. is currently hiring for a shuttle driver taking loaded trailers to various hubs, dropping it off, and picking up empty trailers to bring back to Kearney. 

$1,500 New Hire Sign-On Bonuses: Receive $200 at 3 months, $300 at 6 months, $500 at 12 months, and $500 at 18 months

Eligible for Quarterly bonuses as well!!!

(if no CDL at hire, the bonus clock starts with CDL date, and to be eligible for the quarterly bonus must have CDL for and worked the entire quarter)

The highlighted jobs are what we are actively hiring for right now, but we are always keeping our eye open for candidates for the other positions, so let us know what else you are interested in!

North Platte Shuttle (requires doubles) 

This position typically will haul two empty trailers from North Platte to Kearney, pick up 2 full trailers, and bring back to North Platte two times per night, but may shuttle to other locations.  Typically starts about 6pm and should be 8+ hours per night.  Route run Sun through Thurs night

North Platte Route Driver

Typical days start at 4:30am with end times going as late as 4pm, depending on the orders.  Rotation ability means occasional 3-day weekends available!  Route drivers start the morning picking up the packed trailer and follow the delivery route given.  At each stop, there will be some building of the loads to take in to the customer which requires attention to detail in reading and scanning delivery tickets, working with the customer on where to place their products, getting required signatures, and developing relationships with these repeat customers. 

North Platte 4-day Route Driver (Tues - Fri) (not currently available)

Enjoy a 3-day weekend!  Typical days start at 4:30am with end times going as late as 4pm, depending on the orders.  Route drivers start the morning picking up the packed trailer and follow the delivery route given.  At each stop, there will be some building of the loads to take in to the customer which requires attention to detail in reading and scanning delivery tickets, working with the customer on where to place their products, getting required signatures, and developing relationships with these repeat customers. 
 

Physical Requirements:

  • Exertion necessary to connect the Con Gear up to 2 times per day
  • Ability to climb in/out of trucks

Benefits:

  • Immediate: Eligible for Paid holidays
  • 30 days: Discounted product rates
  • 60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance eligibility, 2 PTO days
  • 90 days: Eligible to contribute to 401k plan
  • 180 day: 2 PTO days
  • 1 year: 401k match eligibility, 8 PTO days, Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Driver Requirements:

  • 21 years old
  • Current CDL with Doubles/Triples Endorsement, or willing to get
  • Good driving record

Required Education:

  • High school or equivalent

H&S Enterprises, Inc., works exclusively with Cash-Wa Distributing and delivers to their customers. Cash-Wa Distributing is one of the largest privately-owned food service distributors in the Midwest. Their continued growth of current and new markets has continued to increase the stops and routes performed by H&S Enterprises proving additional opportunities to drivers like you! Join a growing team that focuses on relationships.

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