How to become a route relief driver?

Qualifications for a route relief driver often include a high school diploma and a CDL, or commercial driver’s license. Requirements may vary by state or employer, but this career often involves on-the-job training and route driving experience. You must have excellent hearing and vision with excellent hand-eye coordination to succeed in this position, and random drug testing is a typical job requirement. A route relief driver typically works part-time and on call. Responsibilities involve driving a truck for part of a trip and maintaining contact with dispatch, although a route relief driver may also help load and unload vehicles.