Independent Contractor: Delivery Driver (Distribution Route)

NOW Courier • Indianapolis, IN

4h

About The Position

NOW Courier is seeking a friendly, customer-focused Independent Contractor to handle a new, dedicated distribution route within our established Indianapolis, IN operation. This is a consistent opportunity requiring a Minivan. 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.
What to Expect: Distribution Route
A distribution route is a consistent, high-volume delivery circuit. Unlike on-demand courier work, you will start at a centralized hub to load pre-sorted packages and then follow a dense, efficient route to complete a set number of daily stops. This provides a predictable schedule and steady weekly revenue for your business.
Route Details & Schedule (Indianapolis Area)
Compensation: Paid per piece, with an estimated average weekly commission of $957.86.
Schedule: 4 days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Start/End Time: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM Start, typically completing the route by 5:00 PM.
Required Vehicle: Minivan.
Weekly Mileage: Approximately 280–500 miles.
Daily Stops: 3-week daily average of 56 stops.
Geographic Area: Indianapolis area, covering assigned zip codes including:
46208: Indianapolis (Butler-Tarkington/Crown Hill)
46240: Indianapolis (Nora/Northside)
46260: Indianapolis (North Central)
46268: Indianapolis (Augusta/College Park)
46278: Indianapolis (Traders Point)
46288: Indianapolis (Southside/Emerson Ave)
To maintain our industry-leading fleet of professional drivers, you must meet the following:
Age: Be at least 21 years of age.
Vehicle Requirements:
Candidates must possess a Minivan.
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.
Smartphone: Possess a smartphone capable of running our driver app.
Licensing & Insurance: Hold a valid driver's license and commercial insurance coverage with a minimum of $300,000 combined single limit liability.
Pre-Employment Screening: You must successfully pass a comprehensive pre-employment process before beginning work, which includes a:
Driving History Review (past 36 months)
Criminal Background Check
Substance Abuse (Drug) Screening
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 with ease and resilience.
Professionalism: Consistently maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions, ensuring a truly positive representation of your business.
Why Join NOW Courier?
Be Your Own Boss: Embrace the freedom of managing your own independent contractor business.
Earn Competitive Pay: Our delivery partners have the potential to earn a substantial income based on their dedication and efficiency.
Room to Grow: Opportunities to take on additional routes as operations expand.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a Minivan
• The vehicle must be 2016 model year or newer
• Possess a smartphone capable of running our driver app
• Hold a valid driver's license and commercial insurance coverage with a minimum of $300,000 combined single limit liability
• Successfully pass a comprehensive pre-employment process before beginning work, which includes a Driving History Review (past 36 months), Criminal Background Check, and Substance Abuse (Drug) Screening
• Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset and manage your own independent, self-driven business
• Take charge of managing your cash flow and business finances, including handling taxes efficiently
• Be ready to adjust to changing circumstances and challenges with ease and resilience
• Consistently maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions

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

Benefits

• Be Your Own Boss: Embrace the freedom of managing your own independent contractor business.
• Earn Competitive Pay: Our delivery partners have the potential to earn a substantial income based on their dedication and efficiency.
• Room to Grow: Opportunities to take on additional routes as operations expand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed