About The Role

NOW Courier is seeking a friendly, customer-focused Independent Contractor to service a distribution delivery route based in the Indianapolis area with deliveries throughout Anderson and surrounding communities . This is a consistent, Monday through Friday opportunity requiring a cargo van at minimum due to route volume, which may include up to 100 parcels.

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 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 efficiently navigate a high-mileage delivery route and complete deliveries on schedule.
Exceptional Customer Service: Greet customers with professionalism and warmth while representing your independent business.
Problem Solving Skills: Think quickly and adapt to traffic, delivery changes, and other challenges throughout the route.
Handle Route Volume: Safely organize, load, transport, and deliver a potentially high volume of parcels each day.

Route Details & Schedule (Indianapolis / Anderson Area)

Compensation: Per-piece compensation with average weekly earnings of approximately $1,700 .
Schedule: Monday through Friday.
Start Time: 6:00 AM.
End Time: Last delivery by approximately 5:00 PM.
Required Vehicle: Cargo van at minimum.
Route Mileage: Approximately 1,200–1,600 miles per week.
Daily Stops: Approximately 40–80.
Parcel Volume: Route may include up to approximately 100 parcels.
Geographical Area: Anderson, Alexandria, Elwood, Frankton, Lapel, Pendleton, Summitville, and Daleville.
Sorting: Distribution responsibilities are required.

Requirements

Vehicle Requirements

Candidates must possess a cargo van or larger vehicle capable of accommodating the route's delivery volume.
The vehicle must be 2014 model year or newer .

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: Successfully complete our pre-employment process, including:
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 prepared for varying daily stop and parcel volumes while maintaining reliable service.
Professionalism: Consistently maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions, ensuring a 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: Build earning potential through a per-piece compensation structure.
Consistent Routes: Enjoy a dependable Monday through Friday delivery schedule.
Room to Grow: Opportunities to take on additional routes as operations expand.