Delivery Driver Independent Contractor Jobs 2026 at DirectServ Logistics Norcross Georgia
DirectServ Logistics LLC is hiring Delivery Drivers as Independent Contractors in Norcross, Georgia with competitive weekly compensation and flexible scheduling. This 1099 contractor position involves local deliveries in Henry County areas including McDonough, Hampton, Ellenwood, Locust Grove, Stockbridge, and Rex, with daily home time starting from the Norcross warehouse at 6am.
The role suits reliable, punctual individuals with delivery driving or customer service experience who own dependable insured vehicles. If you possess a valid driver’s license with clean driving record, can handle physical workload, work independently, and want flexible gig work allowing you to control how often you drive, DirectServ Logistics offers local delivery opportunity with weekly pay.
Job Overview
DirectServ Logistics operates local delivery services requiring independent contractor drivers who pick up from the Norcross warehouse daily at 6am and complete delivery routes throughout Henry County. The flexible nature allows working as often or as little as desired, though reliability remains essential once committed to routes.
Your responsibilities include delivering products to customer locations timely, loading and unloading your vehicle, collecting on unpaid orders and shipments, inspecting and monitoring your delivery vehicle, and maintaining accurate inventory of packages and materials. Routes are assigned based on company needs and driver performance.
As a 1099 independent contractor, you’ll use your own insured vehicle, manage your own vehicle expenses including gas and maintenance, and receive no employee benefits. The arrangement provides scheduling flexibility while requiring self-sufficiency managing business costs inherent to contractor relationships.
Available Positions
Delivery Driver Independent Contractor
The contractor drives their own vehicle completing local delivery routes, starts from Norcross warehouse at 6am, delivers throughout Henry County locations, loads and unloads packages, collects payments on unpaid orders, maintains vehicle condition, tracks inventory accurately, and works flexible schedules based on availability and performance.
Eligibility Criteria
Vehicle and Insurance Requirements
Own reliable vehicle with current auto insurance is mandatory as this is contractor work using personal vehicles. Valid driver’s license and generally clean driving record are required. No more than 1 DUI/DWI in the last 5 years is acceptable. No theft-related offenses on record allowed.
Experience and Skills
Experience in delivery driving, customer service, or related fields demonstrates relevant background. Ability handling physical workload including lifting and carrying packages proves physical capability. Deadline-oriented, punctual, and reliable nature ensures operational consistency. Ability working independently supports contractor autonomy. Comfortable using smartphones for navigation and delivery apps enables modern delivery operations.
Background Check
Must be able to pass background check screening for theft and other disqualifying offenses.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions specified. DirectServ Logistics evaluates candidates based on driving qualifications and reliability.
How to Apply
Visit the application portal at CourierGigs DirectServ listing where the application appears.
Prepare information about your vehicle, insurance coverage, driving record, delivery or customer service experience, and availability.
Complete the application and monitor communications from DirectServ Logistics regarding background checks and onboarding.
Important Instructions
This is 1099 independent contractor work, not employment. You’ll receive no benefits, pay your own vehicle expenses, and handle your own taxes requiring self-employment tax payments and quarterly estimated tax filings.
The 6am start time from Norcross warehouse is non-negotiable for route pickups, requiring early morning availability and reliable transportation to the warehouse before routes begin.
Competitive pay is paid weekly but covers all expenses from your earnings including gas, vehicle maintenance, insurance, and depreciation. Calculate whether compensation adequately covers contractor costs before committing.
Deadline
No application deadline specified. DirectServ Logistics likely reviews candidates continuously as delivery volume requires additional contractors.
Additional Career Resources
While exploring delivery opportunities, consider browsing trucking defense commercial auto jobs for diverse transportation career opportunities.
Common Questions
How much can I realistically earn as a delivery contractor?
Competitive pay varies based on routes, packages delivered, and performance but remember you pay all vehicle expenses from earnings. Gas, maintenance, insurance increases from commercial use, and vehicle depreciation significantly reduce net income. Many delivery contractors find after expenses, effective hourly rates fall below expectations. Request specific pay rates, average package counts, and route distances to calculate realistic net earnings after subtracting estimated expenses before committing.
What does flexible scheduling actually mean for this job?
Flexible means controlling how many days you work, but routes require 6am warehouse starts when you do work. You can’t choose different start times or work afternoons only. The flexibility involves choosing which days to accept routes based on availability, not controlling hours worked on those days. Reliability remains crucial—inconsistent availability may affect route assignments or continued contractor relationship.
Am I covered by the company’s insurance while delivering?
No, as independent contractor using your personal vehicle, your own auto insurance covers you during deliveries. Many personal auto policies exclude commercial use or delivery services, potentially voiding coverage if insurers discover delivery activities. Verify your policy covers delivery work or obtain commercial coverage, which costs more than personal insurance. Operating without proper coverage risks personal liability for accidents during deliveries.
Final Thoughts
DirectServ Logistics’ Delivery Driver contractor position offers flexible local delivery opportunity with competitive weekly pay and daily home time. However, as 1099 contractor work using personal vehicles, success requires realistic understanding of expenses, tax obligations, and insurance requirements reducing gross earnings.
If you own reliable insured vehicle, hold valid license with clean record, possess delivery or customer service experience, can handle physical work and early 6am starts, work independently, and realistically understand contractor economics, submit your application through CourierGigs emphasizing your reliability and customer service capabilities.
