Route Driver

K&M TIRE; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentives up to $2,000

401K with company match

Tuition assistance up to $7,000

Healthcare benefits at 90 days

Paid Time Off accrual

Referral bonus $500

Life Insurance

Employee pricing on tires

Profit Sharing

Promotions within company

Pay increases with tenure

Job summary

K&M Tire is seeking a Route Truck Driver to provide dependable, safe, and friendly service while delivering tires on assigned routes. You will make customer deliveries, perform daily pre-route inspections, and ensure loads are secured and accurately documented.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to lift 75 pounds, and strong communication with dispatch. Join a team that emphasizes internal promotion, competitive incentives, and benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Must be 21 or older.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to learn tire knowledge and exercise brand and size accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, answering questions and handling complaints professionally.
• Transport and deliver items to customers on assigned route in a safe, timely manner.
• Unload truck efficiently, accurately and in an organized manner.
• Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor on any issues or concerns.
• Keep loads secure and locked until destination.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety conscious

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 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.