Hazmat Delivery Driver (CDL with Hazmat Endorsement Required)

Associated Couriers LLC (ICP); SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 Contractor ID

Hazmat deliveries

Job summary

Life Couriers seeks dependable contractors for hazmat courier services delivering pharmaceuticals and medical supplies across scheduled routes and on-demand orders. Contractors operate under 1099 arrangements, using SUVs, minivans, cargo vans or sprinter vans within 25 miles of zip 07080, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and compliance.

Applicants must have a CDL with Hazmat, a DOT medical card, TSA-related certifications as needed, and access to a suitable vehicle; ownership of a

Qualifications

• Commercial Driver's License with Hazmat Endorsement required.
• CDL class A, B, or C as stated in requirements.
• DOT Medical Card is required.
• Attention to detail and safety compliance are essential.
• Must have smartphone for GPS order tracking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmaceuticals, medical therapies, generators and medical supplies.
• Perform routed, STAT/on-demand, and backup deliveries as assigned.
• Maintain vehicle and comply with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Hazmat endorsement

CDL (A/B/C)

DOT medical card

Safety compliance

GPS navigation

Job description

Hazmat Delivery Courier - Contract Opportunity

Company Background

Life Couriers is a company with over 40 years of experience in the logistics industry. LC leads the industry in freight transportation and 3rd Party Logistics services in the United States. Serving companies of any size, we offer decades of delivery experience for all industries. Our team specializes in medical, pharmaceutical, and standard delivery for both the private and public sectors.

With roots as radiopharmaceutical couriers, we understand the importance of precision as well as the margin of error that is considered in making both safe and dependable deliveries. We have maintained these strict standards and adherence to time-critical deadlines throughout our network. 1099-contractors drive the delivery of time-sensitive and life-saving therapies and diagnostics to our customers.

Contractor Sought

Life Couriers is looking for a dependable and professional Commercial Driver's License with Hazmat Endorsement contractor courier for the following:

• Routed Deliveries - Varying routes that normally have a set recurring schedule to them. **NOTE: routes may change unexpectedly based on customer needs
• STAT/On-Demand - Pickups and rush orders dispatched from a route manager or customer
• Backup/Standby - Last-minute fill-in for routes due to increase in daily volume

Services Sought

For this contract, you will be picking up and delivering pharmaceuticals, medical therapies, generators, and medical supplies.

Coverage Sought

Reliable independent contractors with an SUV, Minivan, cargo van or sprinter van (no other vehicles will be considered) and availability to run orders:

Availability

Sunday 4pm-10pm Monday 11.30pm-4am Tuesday 11.30pm-4am Wednesday 11.30pm-4am (other runs may be available after route completion) Thursday back up/on demand routes possible

Contractor Commissions

• Earned in one or more of the following ways: per mile, per route, per stop (plus variable fuel surcharge in some of our markets)
• Earned weekly through our third-party pay administrator Openforce
• Specific commission details to be discussed in the pre-contracting process

Requirements for Contract

• Per insurance requirements, eligible contractors will be between 21 and 75 years of age
• Have valid and current Commercial Driver's License Class A, B, or C
• Have valid and current DOT Hazmat Endorsement
• Have valid and current DOT Med Card
• Have or be able to easily obtain TSA certification
• Attentive to detail
• Be able to consistently lift up to 100 lbs
• Have available hours of service to cover the required availability noted above for this contract
• Live within 25 miles to zip code 07080
• Own a reliable and registered SUV, Minivan, cargo van or sprinter van (no other vehicles will be considered) that would be used for this contract (2011 or newer)
• Have and maintain state minimum requirements for bodily injury and property damage as primary auto insurance
• At your choice: maintain your own qualifying workers' compensation insurance or enroll in the available Occupational Accident Insurance program for a weekly fee
• Sign up with an EIN as a company OR with a US Social Security Number as a sole proprietorship
• Be able to complete contractor-qualifying screenings and online delivery preparation modules
• Have a clean driving record with no more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents in the last three years
• Have an iPhone or Android smartphone to use for GPS order tracking and order scanning
• Be able to lift up to 65 pounds
• Provide dolly for transporting product from vehicle to drop off locations
• Provide bracing straps to secure cargo
• Willing to drive in inclement weather to service our customers
• Adherence to customer requested professional appearance standards:
  • Solid white or light blue polo shirt
  • Solid colored pants (no athletic wear or sweatpants)
  • Comfortable shoes/boots (no flip-flops, high heels, sandals)
  • 1099-Contractor ID prominently displayed (supplied by Life Couriers)