Job Description
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - DELIVERY DRIVER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking reliable, motivated, and professional Independent Contractor Delivery Drivers to complete local deliveries using their own personal vehicles. This contract-based 1099 position offers flexible scheduling, unlimited earning potential, and consistent daily routes.
As an Independent Contractor Delivery Driver, you will pick up orders from designated retail store locations and deliver them directly to customers’ homes. All deliveries are local, drop-off-only, with no installation, assembly, or special handling required. Drivers typically complete 12–15 stops per day.
Responsibilities
Pick up packaged orders from the designated store location.
Deliver items safely, efficiently, and professionally to customer homes.
Verify all delivery details and route information before leaving the store.
Maintain communication with dispatch for updates or issues as needed.
Ensure all deliveries are completed within designated timeframes.
Provide exceptional customer service and represent professionally.
Compensation
Drivers average $500–$700 per day.
$200 daily minimum guaranteed.
Weekly earnings average $3,000–$4,200.
Pay is per stop (not hourly).
Drivers typically complete 12–15 stops per day.
On-Time Delivery Bonuses available for maintaining a 95%+ weekly on-time rate.
Weekly settlements after two week waiting period.
Contract Requirements:
Must have a qualifying personal vehicle:
Sedan
Minivan
Pickup truck
Small cargo van
Box Truck
Reefer
Must carry active auto insurance (We cover all additional insurance needed).
Must be able to work as a 1099 independent contractor (not an employee).
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean, reliable vehicle.
Must be able to lift, carry, and transport packages as required for deliveries (50lbs or more).
Must have a smartphone capable of running the delivery app.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must own, lease, rent, or otherwise have reliable access to a vehicle suitable for deliveries (currently accepting contractors operating sedans, minivans, pickup trucks, or small cargo vans).
Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Demonstrate a strong safety-first mindset, prioritizing the well-being of all individuals on the road.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and provide exceptional customer service to both clients and delivery recipients at all times.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more as needed for deliveries.
Ability to work 5–6 days per week, starting at 7:00 AM and continuing until the assigned route is completed.
Have access to a smartphone capable of running the delivery app for dispatching, uploading photos, and collecting proof of delivery (POD).
Must reside within 25 miles of the location for which you are applying.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Local area, Flexible hours