About this Hospital Pickup Route Driver (South Bend, IN) role at NOW Courier
NOW Courier is seeking a friendly, customer focused Independent Contractor to service a dedicated hospital pickup route within our established South Bend, IN operation. This is a consistent, revenue generating opportunity that accepts any qualifying 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 (South Bend Area)
- Compensation: Daily guarantee plus fuel charge (average weekly commission approximately $730). Weekly earnings vary based on the fuel charge percentage, which is subject to change every two weeks.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday.
- Start/End Time: 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
- Required Vehicle: Any qualifying vehicle.
- Weekly Mileage: Approximately 800 miles.
- Daily Stops: Approximately 7 to 9.
- Geographical Area: South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Bremen, LaPorte, and Michigan City.
- Sorting: None required.
Requirements
Vehicle Requirements:
- Candidates may use any qualifying vehicle that is suitable for route work.
- The vehicle must be 2016 model year or newer. This ensures the vehicle meets modern safety and reliability standards.
To maintain our industry leading fleet of professional drivers, you must meet the following:
- Age: Be at least 21 years of age.
- Vehicle: Own a vehicle that can pass a multi point inspection and is suitable for delivery.
- 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, and 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.
Benefits
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.
- Consistent Routes: Same delivery zones and customers—build lasting connections.
- Room to Grow: Opportunities to take on additional routes as operations expand.
NOW Courier has a simple goal: to provide our customers with fast, efficient, and cost-effective delivery services. It was true when the company first opened in 1986, and it’s just as true today.