Want to work close to home?
If you love to drive and also like the idea of working close to where you live, becoming a Local Pick-up and Delivery Driver may be the perfect option for you. Here's everything you need to know about a career that'll get you moving:

What would I do?
Where would I work?
How much would I get paid?
How do I get to be a Local Pick-up and Delivery Driver?
Where would I go from here?
How do I get started?

How do I get to be a Local Pick-up and Delivery Driver?
Becoming a Local Pick- up and Delivery Driver depends on several factors, including education, technical training, physical fitness and more. If you want to follow this career path, here are some conditions you may have to meet:

Education
Although there are no mandatory education requirements, most new drivers have at least:

a high school education and/or a trade or vocational certificate at the community college level

Technical Training/Certification/Licensing This usually depends on where you live based on local regulations. Different employers have their own unique requirements, such as regular refresher training or specific training. Examples include:

training to obtain a Class 3 (Ontario Class D) licence (straight truck) or Class 1 (Ontario Class A) licence (articulated trucks) air brake endorsement (if air brakes are used on the equipment you'll be driving) Transport Dangerous Goods (TDG) endorsements (if you're transporting hazardous materials) other Occupational Health and Safety (OH+S) training (for example, first aid or Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems)

Physical/Medical
You'll have to pass medical screening and you may have to be tested for drug and alcohol use.

Language
There is no specific language requirement to work as a Pick-up and Delivery Driver.

Other Attributes
You must be at least 18 years old, though some companies may require you to be older for insurance purposes. In some cases, a company may check for a criminal record or have a background check done on you. A clean driving record is a must. Strong customer service skills, communication skills, mechanical skills and computer skills are all useful as well.