Compensation: $65,000 - $105,000
Duties: A Contingency Driver is based in Council Bluffs, IA 20-50% of the year depending on available travel contracts. They must report for duty to any U.S.-based location where a contract is secured and remain there for various periods of time. Alternating schedules can be worked out, such as 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, or 3 weeks on/1 week off. When not traveling, the Contingency Driver remains available to work at their home location of Council Bluffs, Iowa. In the last year, our team has worked in
Schedule: Contingency Drivers can expect to work 5-7 days per week while traveling. Drivers of vehicles over 10,000 lbs. must abide by DOT hours of service, and will not exceed 60 hours in a 7-day period without a reset. Routes vary depending on assignment but could be rural or urban. Contingency Drivers must be able to deliver in any delivery vehicle under 26,001 lbs. Delivery vehicles will include a straight truck, box truck, step van, or sprinter van.
Contingency Drivers must travel from Thanksgiving to Christmas to support struggling terminals during the busiest portion of the year.
Pay and Benefits: Contingency Drivers receive a base hourly wage and are eligible for overtime after 40 hours. While traveling, they receive a daily contingency bonus, per diem, and employer-provided lodging. Annual pay is based on the number of weeks traveled and the contract value. Travel to/from the contract location is company-paid when traveling on regular intervals.
*Contingency Drivers are initially hired as Delivery Drivers based in Council Bluffs, IA with strictly hourly pay. After they are fully trained and found to be excellent Delivery Drivers, they are then eligible for contingency travel and pay. The advertised pay rate is based on current Delivery Drivers who are operating on contingency. Annual pay will vary depending on the number of contingency opportunities.
Position Requirements: