Same Day Courier (Independent Contractor)

Job title: Same Day Courier (Independent Contractor) Location: Bismarck, ND (route covers Bismarck and Mandan) Job type: Contract (independent contractor, 1099) Pay: $150-165 per completed route day Schedule: Monday–Friday, route window typically 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding State holidays Meadowlark Logistics is opening a new lane in the Bismarck region for a state government client under a multi-year contract. We are looking for an independent contractor to run it Monday through Friday. The route You will pick up and deliver sealed mail, records, office supplies, and locked totes between government offices and facilities in Bismarck and Mandan. The route is about 65–70 miles a day. Some stops are at secure correctional facilities, and you will follow each facility's security rules on every visit. The route window is typically 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but the route does not fill the whole window, and provides for some down-time. You can also take additional same-day work from Meadowlark when it's available, paid in addition to the route rate. We cover full route details and route compensation at the interview. You get the complete stop list once the contractor non-disclosure agreement is signed. Requirements Valid driver's license and a clean driving record (motor vehicle record review). Able to pass a criminal background check and a drug screen. Able to pass a TSA Security Threat Assessment. Meadowlark facilitates the application. Able to obtain facility access approval from the client, which may include an additional background check and a short orientation. An SUV or minivan in good mechanical condition, with enclosed, lockable cargo space, current registration and insurance, and ready for North Dakota winters. A car is likely too small for the daily volume. Able to lift and carry totes, boxes, and cases of supplies. A smartphone with a data plan for the Meadowlark driver app (scans, signatures, tracking). Professional, courteous, and on time every day. The client contract carries penalties for missed stops, so reliability matters most to us. Prior courier or delivery experience is a plus but not required. Independent contractor relationship This is an independent contractor engagement, not employment. You contract with Meadowlark Logistics, LLC through your own business (sole proprietor or LLC) and are paid per completed route day on a 1099 basis. You are responsible for your own vehicle, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and taxes. Meadowlark does not withhold taxes or provide benefits, and there is no guaranteed minimum. Settlements are paid by ACH on the 1st and 15th of each month. About Meadowlark Logistics Meadowlark Logistics, LLC is a North Dakota courier and logistics company based in Fargo and Bismarck. We are a TSA-certified Indirect Air Carrier and a medical and specialty courier. We serve North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana with a large network of independent contractor drivers. How to apply Apply on Indeed and include a short summary of your driving or courier experience. We review applications daily and will contact qualified applicants to set up an interview. Meadowlark Job: DOCR Pay: $150.00 - $160.00 per day Application Question(s): Are you available Monday through Friday within a route window of typically 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.? Do you have an SUV or minivan with enclosed, lockable cargo space that you can use for this route? Do you have a valid driver's license and current auto insurance? Can you pass a criminal background check, drug screen, driving record review, and TSA Security Threat Assessment? This is a 1099 independent contractor role, and you are responsible for your own vehicle, fuel, insurance, and taxes. Are you comfortable with that arrangement? Work Location: On the road

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