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AspectCourier Driver ContractorDelivery Driver
CredentialsValid driver’s license, vehicle insuranceValid driver’s license, vehicle insurance
Work EnvironmentOn-demand, flexible routes, often courier or parcel servicesScheduled routes, food or retail deliveries
Employer UsageTypically independent contractors for courier companies or gig platformsOften employed by restaurants, retail stores, or delivery services
Search & Comparison IntentSimilar to delivery drivers, focusing on courier servicesMore about food or retail delivery roles

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Medical Courier (1099) Middletown → Newburgh · 81 mi · Sat · 3:38 PM-5:40 PM

Rapid Medical

Middletown, NY • On-site

$85/day

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Job description

Rapid Medical is a tech-forward logistics partner for labs, clinics, and health systems - operating across various states and managing thousands of daily stops that keep healthcare running.
Route: Medical Courier (1099) Middletown → Newburgh • 81 mi • Sat • 3:38 PM-5:40 PM
Total Miles:67
Rate: $85
Weekly bonus opportunity: $20-$100
Sign-On Bonus $150
Days: SAT
Start Time: 3:00 PM
Estimated Duration (Hours): Approximately 4.5
Start location: 189 WAWAYANDA AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY, 10940
Contractors located within 15 miles of the start point, end point, or anywhere along the route are well-suited for this position.
Pay
  • All-inclusive rate per route - mileage, drive time, and expenses are already factored in (no separate per-mile pay).
  • Weekly bonus: $20-$100
  • Training bonus: paid after 30 days with no call-offs
  • Sign-on bonus: $150 after 30 days active with no call-offs
  • Paid via bi-weekly direct deposit or same-day cash-out (fees may apply)

What Makes Someone Successful Here Reliable and on time. Detail-oriented. Communicates quickly when something comes up. Comfortable adjusting on the fly. Delivery, rideshare, or courier experience is a plus but not required.
What the Route Looks Like
  • Run your stops using our driver app - navigation, scheduling, and real-time support built in
  • Photograph pickups/deliveries and log proof of delivery through the app
  • Handle specimens carefully and keep proper temperature (room, refrigerated, or frozen as required)
  • Contact dispatch right away if anything looks damaged, improperly packaged, or off

What You'll Need
  • Personal vehicle (2016+ preferred), valid license, active insurance, satisfactory driving record (MVR)
  • Smartphone (iOS 13+/Android 11+) with reliable data
  • Able to lift up to 25 lbs
  • 21+ years old
  • Delivery, rideshare, or courier experience a plus - not required

What We Provide Branded shirt and bag, full onboarding (app walkthrough, route preview, protocol training), and real-time dispatch support start to finish.
All contractor engagements require a satisfactory background check and MVR review. We provide opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. As an independent contractor, you're responsible for self-employment taxes; a 1099-NEC is issued for payments made.
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