Independent Contractor: Dedicated Delivery Route (Merrillville/Chicago Area)

NOW Courier•Merrillville, IN

23h

About The Position

NOW Courier is seeking a friendly, customer-focused Independent Contractor to handle a dedicated distribution route within our established Merillville operation. This is a consistent, overnight opportunity requiring a Minivan or larger vehicle. We believe every delivery is more than just a drop-off—it's an opportunity to make someone's day. Your Mission Deliver with Clockwork Precision: Ensure that cargo is picked up and delivered to our valued customers on time, maintaining NOW Courier's reputation for reliability and punctuality. Route Mastery: Utilize GPS or mapping software to plan and follow efficient routes, ensuring timely deliveries and optimal fuel usage. Exceptional Customer Service: Greet customers with professionalism and warmth, handling questions or issues with empathy. Problem-Solving Skills: Think quickly and adapt when faced with challenges such as traffic delays or address changes to ensure smooth and efficient deliveries. Route Details & Schedule This is an opening for a driver to take over a vacated route. Pay Structure: Route Pay. Schedule: 5 days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Start/End Time: 12:00 AM (Midnight) Start, typically completing by 6:00 AM. Required Vehicle: Minivan or larger. Weekly Mileage: Approximately 600 miles. Daily Stops: Averages 5 stops daily. Geographical Area: Based out of Merillville, covering Chicago, IL and Westmont, IL. Sorting: None required. Requirements Vehicle Requirements: Candidates must possess a Minivan or larger . The vehicle must be 2016 model year or newer . This ensures the vehicle meets modern safety and reliability standards and provides adequate space for cargo. Your Mindset: Entrepreneurial Spirit: Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset and manage your own independent, self-driven business. Financial Management: Take charge of managing your cash flow and business finances, including handling taxes efficiently. Adaptability: Be ready to adjust to changing circumstances and challenges, such as overnight driving conditions, with ease and resilience. Professionalism: Consistently maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions, ensuring a truly positive representation of your business. Benefits Why Join NOW Courier? Be Your Own Boss: Embrace the freedom of managing your own independent contractor business. Consistent Routes: Same delivery zones and customers—build lasting connections. Room to Grow: Opportunities to take on additional routes as operations expand.

Requirements

Minivan or larger vehicle
Vehicle must be 2016 model year or newer
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Financial Management
Adaptability
Professionalism

Responsibilities

Ensure that cargo is picked up and delivered to our valued customers on time
Utilize GPS or mapping software to plan and follow efficient routes
Greet customers with professionalism and warmth, handling questions or issues with empathy
Adapt when faced with challenges such as traffic delays or address changes to ensure smooth and efficient deliveries