Route Driver

K&M TIRE; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentives up to $2000

401K after 6 months with 50% match

Tuition assistance up to $7000 yearly

Healthcare benefits at 90 days

Paid Time Off after 90 days

Referral bonus $500

Company paid life insurance

Tire discounts (up to 12 tires/year)

Profit sharing bonus

Promotion opportunities

Within-company pay increases

Job summary

K&M Tire in Missouri is seeking a Route Truck Driver to provide dependable, safe, and friendly service to customers on an assigned route. You will drive, unload, and deliver tires and related products while maintaining ELog compliance and secure loads.

This role emphasizes excellent customer interactions, timely deliveries, and cooperation with warehouse staff. Candidates should be 21+, hold a valid license, and be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide excellent customer service and handle inquiries professionally.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively.
• Capability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, answering questions and handling complaints professionally.
• Utilize ELog Pre-trip interface to conduct daily pre-route vehicle inspections.
• Transport and deliver items to customers on assigned route in a safe, timely manner.
• Responsible for unloading truck efficiently, accurately and in organized manner.
• Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor on any issues or concerns.
• Responsible for making sure all loads are secure and locked until destination.
• Obey traffic laws and company policies.
• Use Signature Capture phone for COD payments and obtain delivery signature.
• Maintain complete ELog compliance daily.
• Follow assigned route travel path for efficiency.
• Work safely and keep truck clean.
• Support management decisions and company goals.
• Be willing to assist with warehouse duties if needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Physical fitness

Tools

ELog Pre-trip interface

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Monthly safe driving incentives of up to $2,000 annually (breaks down to an extra $1.00 per hour)
• K&M Team members are eligible for 401K after 6 months of employment. K&M will match up to 50% of the first 6% invested. You will be able to change the amount invested in your 401K any time after enrollment.
• K&M offers College Tuition Assistance to all eligible K&M employees who have been employed with us for 6 months. ANY passion you choose to pursue a degree in, K&M Tire will financially assist you in your journey up to $7,000 annually!
• Healthcare benefits at 90 days.
• Paid Time Off accrual begins immediately and is available after 90 days.
• $500 Referral Bonus
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Reduced employee pricing on our inventory of tires (up to 12 tires per year).
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
• Opportunities for promotion through our levels system with experience. For those interested in doing more – opportunities for internal promotion to team lead, assistant manager, or manager with no college degree required.
• We offer pay increases that increase significantly the longer you are employed. In addition, we value promoting from within vs. hiring on the outside.

We would love to welcome you to our family!

Job Summary:The ROUTE TRUCK DRIVER works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, Assistant Manager or Team Leader; Responsible for providing our customers with dependable, safe, consistent, professional and friendly service.

Vision:To be the leading and most trusted provider of tires and services.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service, answering questions and handling complaints professionally.
• Utilize ELog Pre-trip interface to conduct daily pre-route vehicle inspections.
• Transport and deliver items to customers on assigned route in a safe, timely manner.
• Responsible for unloading truck efficiently, accurately and in organized manner.
• Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor on any issues or concerns.
• Responsible for making sure all loads are secure and locked until reaching destination.
• Responsible for obeying all traffic laws, and K&M specific Cell Phone and driving policies.
• Responsible for using Signature Capture phone to verify and collect COD payments, and attaining a proof of delivery signature at the time of delivery.
• Responsible for maintaining complete ELog compliance on a daily basis according to regulations.
• Adhering to assigned route travel path established to satisfy customer needs and efficiency.
• Responsible for working safely and in a professional manner at all times.
• Responsible for keeping inside of truck clean.
• Must support management decisions and company goals.
• Must be willing to assist with warehouse duties if needed or requested.
• Perform other duties as appropriate and assigned.
• Support company goals and uphold K&M Values.

Job Requirements:

• Must have valid driver’s license issued by working state and a clean driving record.
• Special licenses may be required to operate certain vehicles or in certain states.
• Must be 21 or older.
• Ability to learn tire knowledge and exercise brand and size accuracy.
• Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively.
• Possess a friendly, helpful, positive attitude.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Route Driver Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to read/understand U.S. Highway traffic signs and signals.