I’ve been a delivery driver 12 years on the same east side route, and the steady paycheck, health insurance, and 401k match did more for my family than any jump sounded like it would. If you’ve stuck it out too, what did seniority change for you — better shifts, route choice, or real pay bumps?
And year 8 was the turning point for me — finally hit top rate, moved to a Monday–Friday early start, and got first dibs on holiday OT; felt like finally getting the aux cord. Put the bid dates on your calendar and tell dispatch a week early which route you want, and if you can, add hazmat/doubles for a quiet pay nudge even without more seniority. Curious whether “route choice” or overtime made the bigger difference for you.