**Company Background **Associated Couriers is a company with over 40 years of experience in the logistics industry. AC 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.**

Associated Couriers is looking for a dependable and professional independent contractor courier for one, or all, of the following:- **Routed Deliveries -** Varying routes that have more of a set schedule to them. _**NOTE: routes may change unexpectedly based on customer needs_
- **STAT/On-Demand -** Last-minute pickups and orders dispatched from a route manager or customer
- **Backup/Standby -** Fill-in for route voids

**D**rivers will transport radiopharmaceuticals, generators, and medical supplies to hospitals, long-term care facilities, and patient homes. Materials are transported in totes that can weigh up to 110 lbs.

Reliable independent contractors with availability to run orders**:Monday-Saturday;** **Need flexible people that can work all day any time. (Mainly Early mornings through afternoons)**

**Preference given to contractors with 4-6 days of availability**

**Contractor Commissions**-
- Paid in one or more of the following ways: per mile, per route, per stop (plus variable fuel surcharge in some of our markets)
- Paid weekly through our third-party administrator Openforce
- Specific commission details can be discussed later in the pre-contracting process

**Requirements for Contract**-
- Be at least 21 years of age and no older than 75
- Attentive to detail
- Be able to consistently lift/move up to 110 lbs
- Have or willing to purchase a sturdy dolly to maneuver transporting totes
- Live within 25 miles to zip code 60007
- Own a reliable and registered Car or SUV that would be used for this contract (2008 or newer)
- Have and maintain state minimum requirements for bodily injury and property damage as primary auto insurance
- At your choice: maintain your own workers' compensation insurance or participate in the Occupational Accident Insurance program
- Be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and online training modules
- Have a clean driving record with no more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents in the last three years
- Have an android or iOS smartphone to use for GPS and order scanning
- Supply a cooler with reusable ice-packs to transport temperature controlled specimens
- Willing to return empty totes/containers back to pharmacy to complete delivery orders
- Willing to drive in inclement weather to service our customers
- Adherence to customer required professional appearance standards:

- Solid white and/or royal blue polo shirt
- Solid colored pants (no athletic wear or sweatpants)
- Comfortable shoes/boots (no flip-flops, high heels, sandals, etc)
- Driver badge (supplied by Associated Couriers) prominently displayed