Independent Contractor Driver

Mercury

Independent Contractor Drivers for Mercury Critical Courier LLC delivering medical shipments in East Lansing area. Choose routes and contracts while ensuring healthcare logistics meet essential delivery timelines.

Posted 6/26/2026contractRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scan, secure and deliver parcels within committed time windows.
Update POD in our smartphone app; no paperwork.
Independence Matters – You choose which time window, route sequence, tools, and may contract with multiple customers at all times.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Operate as independent business entity (LLC/Corp pref.)
Provide vehicle in excellent mechanical condition (preference: 2016+ white van, but not required)
Android/iOS phone w/ data
21+, clean driving record (3+ years)
Ability to lift 50 lbs and clear background / 10-panel drug screening and MVR check required by certain shippers
Vendor Services Agreement upon contract
TSA Certification and web-based training is available once contracted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Revenue Model Earn 10-20% over market median
Settlement every Friday (one week in arrears)
Certifications: TSA, Dangerous Goods Class A or B = opportunities to earn more $$$
Recurring Routes and/or Point-to-Point Shipments

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

parcel deliveryroute planningmechanical vehicle maintenancelifting 50 lbs

Soft Skills

independencetime management

Certifications

TSA Certification