Independent Contractor - Sprinter/Cargo Van Owner Operator

Victoria Logistics Carrier•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

VICTORIA LOGISTICS CARRIER is hiring Sprinter and Cargo Van owner-operators under a written independent contractor agreement. The company offers a large number of loads, experienced dispatchers with broker contacts, and personalized load options based on owner-operators’ preferences. Rates may be negotiated with dispatchers. Advertised Sprinter rates are $0.85–$1.35 per mile for long miles in good areas, $0.85–$1.10 per mile for long miles in bad areas, and $1.25–$1.55 per mile in Canada. Payment is made within 3–5 business days; quick pay is available for a 3% fee. The stated workdays are Monday through Friday. Applicants must own a Sprinter or Cargo Van and meet the stated eligibility, age, language, and driving-experience requirements. Drivers must be approved, accepted, and registered with VICTORIA LOGISTICS CARRIER before accepting a load. The company does not hire company drivers. Sprinters must be no older than 2016, vehicles must have at least four straps and PPE, and all decals must be removed. Changes to a vehicle must be reported before it is put on the road, and vehicle registration and insurance must be submitted. The posting states a minimum average monthly salary of $8,000 or more, depending on the vehicle, willingness to work, payload, and Hazmat certification or TSA/TWIC credentials.

Requirements

Own a Sprinter or Cargo Van.
Be a U.S. citizen, resident, green card holder, or holder of work authorization.
The owner-operator and drivers must be at least 21 years of age.
The owner-operator and drivers must speak, understand, and read basic English.
Have at least 6 months of driving experience.
Sprinters must be no older than 2016.
Vehicles must have a minimum of four straps and PPE, and all decals must be removed.
Submit vehicle registration and insurance.
Drivers must be approved, accepted, and registered with VICTORIA LOGISTICS CARRIER before accepting a load.
Execute a written independent contractor agreement as an owner-operator.

Nice To Haves

Russian language ability is accommodated; Russian speakers are also hired.
Hazmat certification or TSA/TWIC credentials may affect the stated monthly earnings.

Responsibilities

Own and operate a Sprinter or Cargo Van as an independent contractor.
Accept loads only after the driver has been approved, accepted, and registered with VICTORIA LOGISTICS CARRIER.
Inform the company of vehicle changes before putting the vehicle on the road.
Send the vehicle’s registration and insurance.
Equip the vehicle with at least four straps and PPE, and remove all decals.