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Medical Courier

Louisville, KY

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

... priority. Contractor Commissions Earned in one or more of the following ways: per mile, per route ... Couriers with LLC/EIN will be given preference over those using their SS number You must accept our ...

Medical Courier

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Medical Courier - Contract Opportunity Company Background Life Couriers is a company with over 45 ... priority Contractor Commissions Earned in one or more of the following ways: per mile, per route ...

Medical Courier

Tampa, FL

$15 - $19/hr

Medical Courier - Contract Opportunity Company Background Life Couriers is a company with over 40 ... priority Contractor Commissions Earned in one or more of the following ways: per mile, per route ...

Courier

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.30/hr

Our ideal Courier is a proven team player with a can-do attitude. The employee in this position ... Adhere to a timed and STAT delivery schedule and determine priority of STAT calls * Maintain a log ...

Courier

San Jose, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Pay range: $20-$22, based on experience Couriers must have a High School Diploma or equivalent per ... Plans, organizes draw schedule with attention to priority of patients. * Completes written logs ...

Courier

Seattle, WA · On-site

$22 - $23.55/hr

Description Our ideal Courier is a proven team player with a can-do attitude. The employee in this ... Adhere to a timed and STAT delivery schedule and determine priority of STAT calls * Maintain a log ...

Courier

San Jose, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Pay range: $20-$22, based on experience Couriers must have a High School Diploma or equivalent per ... Plans, organizes draw schedule with attention to priority of patients. * Completes written logs ...

Pay range: $20-$22, based on experience Couriers must have a High School Diploma or equivalent per ... Plans, organizes draw schedule with attention to priority of patients. * Completes written logs ...

Courier

Wakefield, MA · On-site

$22/hr

Maintains courier Delivery Log and Internal Transit Log ... Handles Priority Mail items per procedure. * Follows daily schedule as established by supervisor.

Plans, organizes draw schedule with attention to priority of patients. * Completes written logs ... Works cooperatively with dispatch, payroll, laboratory and courier departments. * Maintains all ...

Courier I

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.30 - $30.13/hr

The Courier I is responsible for the pick-up, transportation and delivery of lab specimens, medical ... We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and ...

Courier

Wakefield, MA · On-site

$22/hr

Maintains courier Delivery Log and Internal Transit Log ... Handles Priority Mail items per procedure. * Follows daily schedule as established by supervisor.

Plans, organizes draw schedule with attention to priority of patients. * Completes written logs ... Works cooperatively with dispatch, payroll, laboratory and courier departments. * Maintains all ...

Courier I

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.30 - $30.13/hr

The Courier I is responsible for the pick-up, transportation and delivery of lab specimens, medical ... We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and ...

COURIER

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$19/hr

This classification is distinguished from other courier classifications in that this class is ... Determines delivery routes based on location of high priority items. Maintains County delivery ...

Courier I

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.30 - $30.13/hr

The Courier I is responsible for the pick-up, transportation and delivery of lab specimens, medical ... We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and ...

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How much do priority courier jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for priority courier in the United States is $17.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a priority courier?

A Priority Courier is responsible for the fast and secure delivery of important packages, documents, or goods within strict timeframes. They typically work for courier services, postal companies, or logistics firms, ensuring urgent shipments reach their destinations on time. Duties may include route planning, package handling, and maintaining delivery records. Strong time management and customer service skills are essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a priority courier?

To thrive as a Priority Courier, you need a strong sense of time management, a clean driving record, and thorough knowledge of local routes, typically supported by a valid driver’s license. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, mobile delivery tracking apps, and sometimes handheld signature devices is also important. Dependability, attention to detail, and excellent customer service make someone stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are critical to ensure deliveries are made accurately, safely, and on schedule, often under tight deadlines.

What are typical challenges a priority courier might face during their workday?

Priority Couriers often encounter challenges such as navigating heavy traffic, planning the most efficient delivery routes, and adapting quickly to last-minute changes or urgent delivery requests. The role can be physically demanding, requiring frequent lifting, walking, and getting in and out of vehicles. Weather conditions, tight delivery timeframes, and ensuring packages are delivered securely to the correct recipients are also common pressures. However, companies usually offer support through real-time dispatch communication and advanced navigation tools to help couriers meet these challenges efficiently. Successful couriers develop strong problem-solving skills and flexibility to manage these demands while maintaining excellent service.

How much do priority courier drivers make?

Priority courier drivers typically earn between $12 and $25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and whether they are independent contractors or employees. Many drivers also receive tips and may have access to bonuses or incentives based on delivery volume and performance.
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Infographic showing various Priority Courier job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,074 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

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Job Description Medical Courier - Contract Opportunity Company Background Life Couriers is a company with over 40 years of experience in the logistics industry. LC 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. Contractor Sought Life Couriers is looking for a dependable and professional independent contractor courier for one, or all, of the following: Routed Deliveries - Varying routes that normally have a set recurring schedule to them. **NOTE: routes may change unexpectedly based on customer needs STAT/On-Demand - Pickups and rush orders dispatched from a route manager or customer Backup/Standby - Last-minute fill-in for routes due to increase in daily volume Services Sought For this contract, you will be picking up and delivering pharmacy medications and medical supplies.

Coverage Sought Reliable independent contractors with availability to run orders throughout Kentucky and Indiana: Routed work: Monday-Friday launching at 2pm and 11.45pm Saturday and Sunday launching at 6pm On demand or back up routes: Sunday-Saturday 12am (midnight)-8am Sunday-Saturday from 6am-11am Saturday and Sunday for 6+ hours on demand Monday-Friday from 3pm-11pm Contractors with 4+ days or open availability will be given priority. Contractor Commissions Earned in one or more of the following ways: per mile, per route, per stop (plus variable fuel surcharge in some of our markets) Earned weekly through our third-party pay administrator Openforce Specific commission details to be discussed in the pre-contracting process Requirements for Contract Per insurance requirements, eligible contractors will be between 21 and 75 years of age Attentive to detail Live within 25 miles to zip code 40299 Own a reliable and registered car, SUV or minivan that would be used for this contract (2011 or newer) Have and maintain state minimum requirements for bodily injury and property damage as primary auto insurance At your choice: maintain your own qualifying workers' compensation insurance or enroll in the available Occupational Accident Insurance program for a weekly fee Sign up with an EIN as a company OR with a US Social Security Number as a sole proprietorship Be able to complete contractor-qualifying screenings and online delivery preparation modules Have a clean driving record with no more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents in the last three years Have an iPhone or Android smartphone to use for GPS order tracking and order scanning Supply a cooler with reusable ice-packs to transport temperature controlled specimens Provide a dolly to transport products from vehicle to delivery destination Willing to drive in inclement weather to service our customers Adherence to customer required professional appearance standards: Solid white and/or light blue polo shirt Solid colored pants (no athletic wear or sweatpants) Comfortable shoes/boots (no flip-flops, high heels, sandals, etc) 1099-Contractor ID prominently displayed (supplied by Life Couriers) Contracting with Life Couriers Our 1099 contracts are offered to interested and qualifying contractors on a first come, first served basis. As such, time is of the essence in completing the pre-contracting process as soon as possible

The process to contract with Life Couriers takes approximately 2-5 days to finish. Because of the high volume of interest we receive for our contracts, we have a strict policy to remove those contractors from process who have become inactive during the pre-contracting phase. If you meet ALL requirements in this solicitation and you're interested in pursuing this independent contractor opportunity, please complete Step 1 & Step 2 below and then email the CONTRACT ID from the top of this ad in the subject line with your full name, cell phone number, and email address in the body of the message to ICP.americas@lifecouriers.com Step #1: Prescreening Questionnaire (5-10 mins) - submit just basic qualifying details to our contract processor platform called Openforce: Prescreen Links: o https://icm.oforce.com/Account/Activate?code=38691BA7-7E58 o https://icm.oforce.com/Account/Activate?code=5550B1CC-C6D2 o https://icm.oforce.com/Account/Activate?code=732F1F35-0730 Copy and paste one of the Prescreening Questionnaire links above to a new tab or web browser to access Openforce and, if you don't already have an account, create a username and password

Answer the prompts: Provide your full, legal name | the 4-digit CONTRACT ID from the top of this ad | your contact information | year/make/model/color of your vehicle | driver's license info | affirm YES you are willing to pay later for your background, MVR, and drug screening | calculate the mileage from your home address to the zip code listed in this ad and provide that number on the Prescreen Questionnaire | e-sign and date the document Step #2: Complete The Full Contracting Enrollment (10-20 mins) - Copy and paste one of the links below to a new tab or web browser to submit your documents and detailed information to finalize your contract bid on Openforce: Enrollment Links: o https://icm.oforce.com/Account/Activate?code=07073BCE-AF01 o https://icm.oforce.com/Account/Activate?code=09EFCBFA-E0D0 o https://icm.oforce.com/Account/Activate?code=14817F1F-9022 Read these notes BEFORE you review and execute your operating agreement: Your rates are already worked out and are paid by mile and by stop. You can accept all the vehicle-specific rates and move on to the next section of your enrollment. Couriers with LLC/EIN will be given preference over those using their SS number You must accept our Cargo Insurance offer if you do not have a $250,000 coverage policy with a deductible no greater than $1,500 and which indicates Life Couriers as an additional policyholder You must enroll in the Occupational Accident Insurance offered if you don't have proof of your own workers' compensation insurance policy with at least $250,000 medical expense limit per occupational accident and $1,000,000 aggregate limit Note: choose "...Carrier will furnish devices and applications, permits..." etc

Contractors are NOT responsible for providing anything besides their vehicle and services Upload: Driver's License, Insurance Declarations Pages (NOT insurance card), Vehicle Registration, SS Card, Passport-style selfie picture of your face to create your contractor badge HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogen, and other contractor modules will be provided to you at no cost. Your login credentials will only be assigned to you after reviewing your completion of steps 1 and 2 above