Box Truck Delivery Driver – 26’ Box Truck | Local & Texas Routes | $16–$18/hr | Full-Time
Houston, TX
$16.00 – $18.00 per hour
We are hiring experienced Delivery Drivers to operate 26' box trucks delivering fresh produce to restaurants and customers across Houston and throughout Texas. This is a full-time position with daily routes and same-day deliveries.
If you are a dependable driver with strong customer service skills and experience operating 26’ box trucks or similar delivery vehicles, we encourage you to apply.
Why Drivers Like This Job
✔ Consistent full-time work
✔ All routes return the same day (no overnight trips)
✔ Early morning routes with predictable schedules
✔ Weekly routes to established customers
✔ Benefits package including health insurance and paid vacation
Schedule
Start times vary depending on the route assigned:
- Out-of-town routes: Start as early as 2:00 AM
- Local Houston routes: Typically start around 6:00 AM
Most drivers work 8–10 hour shifts, depending on route and delivery volume.
Delivery Areas
Most deliveries are within Houston and surrounding areas, with regular weekly routes to:
Beaumont Lake Charles Galveston Corpus Christi San Antonio Austin Dallas College Station
All deliveries are completed the same day.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a 26' box truck
- Deliver produce and food products to restaurants and customers
- Follow assigned routes and delivery schedules
- Load and unload deliveries while verifying order accuracy
- Inspect merchandise to ensure quality standards
- Provide professional customer service at delivery locations
- Collect payments when necessary
- Complete delivery logs and route documentation
- Perform routine vehicle inspections
- Follow DOT, OSHA, and food safety regulations
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years experience driving a 26' box truck or similar vehicle
- Valid driver’s license (CDL not required)
- Clean motor vehicle record with no major violations in the last 3 years
- Ability to drive safely in various weather and traffic conditions
- Strong time management and reliability
- Good customer service and communication skills
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Requirements
- Must be 25 years of age or older (insurance requirement)
- Must pass Drug & Alcohol Screening and DOT Physical
- Pass background check
- Provide valid driver’s license and proof of work eligibility
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to conduct routine vehicle inspections and follow safety procedures
Physical Requirements
This is an active job that includes:
- Walking and standing for extended periods
- Bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching
- Pushing and pulling delivery loads
- Climbing stairs when delivering to customers
- Handling pallets and boxes up to 50 lbs
Warehouse and loading environments may include warm and refrigerated areas.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Vacation
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In Person – Houston, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Days:
Application Question(s):
- Can you lift 50 lbs or more?
- Do you have a CDL License? (Not Required)
- Do you have experience working with Produce?
- Do you have 3 or more years driving a 26ft box truck?
- Are you 25 years or older?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
