Local Route Driver Position in Temple | Hiring
Posted on April 05, 2026
Temple Role Highlights
Position: Local Route Driver (Based in Temple) Employer: Coca-Cola Beverages (Hiring in Temple) Location: Temple, TX
Compensation: $59.8k-$78.2k/Year (approx. $33/Hour) Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package. Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Core Focus
This role centers on your professional skills within the Beverage Distribution space in Temple.
- This Temple-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Coca-Cola Beverages team in Temple, TX is growing.
- Benefit from working in Temple, a key hub for the Beverage Distribution industry.
About Coca-Cola Beverages
Coca-Cola is the world's leading beverage company, refreshing consumers globally with a portfolio of iconic brands. Our local bottling and distribution partners are the driving force behind our market presence. We operate a massive Direct-Store-Delivery (DSD) network, relying on energetic, customer-focused professionals to ensure our products dominate the retail space. We foster a highly energetic, team-oriented culture that rewards sales initiative and logistical precision.
Position Overview
We are actively recruiting dynamic commercial drivers for the role of Local Route Driver. In this highly active, frontline role, you are not just dropping off pallets; you are merchandising the product inside the stores. You will drive a commercial beverage bay truck, deliver our products to grocery stores and convenience stations, and actively stock the shelves. This is a sales, merchandising, and driving job rolled into one incredible career.
Role Expectations vs. Rewards
| What We Expect from You | What Coca-Cola Offers You |
|---|---|
| Safe operation of a Class A or Class B side-bay beverage truck on dedicated local retail routes. | Highly competitive base salary paired with lucrative route-commission or performance-based incentives. |
| Aggressive merchandising; utilizing a hand truck to physically stock coolers and build end-cap displays. | A predictable local schedule that ensures you return to your home terminal at the end of every shift. |
| Excellent account management; rotating products for freshness and executing accurate daily invoicing. | Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside robust retirement planning options. |
| The physical stamina to continuously move heavy cases of liquid beverages throughout the workday. | Incredible career advancement opportunities into route sales management and logistics planning. |
Candidate Qualifications
Must be 21+ years of age. You must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A or CDL-B depending on the route vehicle). Exceptional physical stamina is mandatory to handle heavy liquid freight. Strong customer service and sales skills are required to interact with retail managers effectively.
