# Dedicated Driver (Fort Wayne, IN/South Bend)

**Company:** [NOW Courier](null/companies/6jQU2dySKRkLhe7TxP73bx.md)
**Location:** Fort Wayne, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** Dedicated

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## Description

NOW Courier is seeking a friendly, customer-focused Independent Contractor to service a dedicated delivery route operating throughout the **Fort Wayne and South Bend areas**. This opportunity includes a consistent Monday, Wednesday, and Friday route, with **OPTIONAL** **additional delivery work available Tuesday and Thursday, AND before the dedicated route Monda, Wednesday, & Friday**.

This is a great opportunity for a driver looking for consistent route work with the ability to take on additional deliveries throughout the week.

### Your Mission

-   **Deliver with Clockwork Precision:** Ensure that 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 plan and follow efficient routes, ensuring timely deliveries and optimal fuel usage.
-   **Exceptional Customer Service:** Greet customers with professionalism and warmth, handling questions or issues with empathy.
-   **Problem Solving Skills:** Think quickly and adapt when faced with challenges such as traffic delays or address changes to ensure smooth and efficient deliveries.

### Route Details & Schedule

-   Route Details & Schedule

-   **Primary Route Schedule:** Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
-   **Start/End Time:** Approximately 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
-   **Compensation:** $160 per route / approximately $480 per week.
-   **Required Vehicle:** SUV or larger.
-   **Route Mileage:** Approximately 120 miles per route.
-   **Daily Stops:** Approximately 10.
-   **Geographical Area:** Warsaw, Goshen, Elkhart, South Bend, Mishawaka, and Granger.
-   **Sorting:** Minimal.

### Optional Additional Work

-   Looking to earn more? **Additional delivery work is available but is not required as part of this dedicated route.** Drivers may choose to pick up additional work based on their availability. Additional work is compensated separately on a **per-piece basis**.

Opportunities may include:

-   **South Bend Area**

-   Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Optional work approximately **7:00 AM–11:00 AM** covering Bremen, Plymouth, Bourbon, and Etna Green **BEFORE** the dedicated route.
-   Tuesday & Thursday: Optional work approximately **7:00 AM–3:00 PM or until completion** covering the South Bend service area.

-   **Fort Wayne Area**

-   Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Optional work approximately **7:00 AM–11:00 AM** covering Columbia City **BEFORE** the dedicated route.
-   Tuesday & Thursday: Optional work approximately **7:00 AM–3:00 PM or until completion** covering Fort Wayne service area, including Busco, Garrett, and Huntertown.

-   **There is no requirement to accept the additional work.** The primary commitment for this opportunity is the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday FWLC4 dedicated route.

## Requirements

### Vehicle Requirements:

-   Candidates must possess an **SUV or larger vehicle**.
-   The vehicle must be **2014 model year or newer**. This ensures the vehicle meets modern safety and reliability standards and provides adequate space for cargo.

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:** You must successfully pass a comprehensive pre employment process before beginning work, which includes:

-   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 ready to adjust to changing circumstances and challenges with ease and resilience.
-   **Professionalism:** Consistently maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions, ensuring a truly 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:** Our delivery partners have the potential to earn a substantial income based on their dedication and efficiency.
-   **Consistent Routes:** Same delivery zones and customers—build lasting connections.
-   **Room to Grow:** Opportunities to take on additional routes as operations expand.

**Additional Opportunity:** If you're looking for additional earning potential, we do have other work available that may be paired with this route.