Trying to decide how to choose a vending route driver is one of the toughest decisions in the vending business, no mater if it is your first one or 20th one hired.  Based from experience, many owners found the most success by hiring ones that are personable vs. mechnical ones.  Try to hire ones that are somewhat organized as well so they keep their machines and trucks organized.  If the people at your vending locations like your route driver, this is over 70% of issues solved.   They are more likely to overlook some of smaller machine issues you might have if this is the case.