Every received a package? Need items delivered today? Courier contractors are the ones that offer a solution and it is so easy to arrange. Every mode of transport can be used to deliver parcels across Australia. Thinking about becoming courier contractor, but have no idea where to start. If you are looking to become one, follow these 5 simple steps and you’ll be on your way.
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5 steps for becoming a courier contractor
1. Age requirement
In order to become a courier contractor, most courier organisations require you to be 21 years or over. However, most insurers will not insure anyone that is under the age of 25 for courier use. If you do not meet this requirement, you will not be able to become a courier contractor.
2. Valid Australian driver’s license and your own mode of transport
The next requirement for becoming a courier contractor is to have a valid driver’s license and your own mode of transport with commercial insurance. Being a contractor means you are not an employee of the company. This does not entitle you to be given a company car for courier contracting.
They will need a suitable and reliable vehicle such as a van, car or motorcycles. For those who do not have their own mode of transportation, they will need to finance the purchase of their chosen vehicle. Otherwise, courier drivers can apply for courier finance. However, this is usually very difficult to obtain and requires that you have a possible business plan and show intention to succeed, such as positive cash-flow projections in your first 12 months or disclosing your current assets and liabilities.
3. Professional and reliable
Being a courier contractor means being able to deliver parcels on time and with care. Being professional and reliable will be part of the job and requires courier contractors to take absolute care with every parcel and you must love communicating with your customers. There must be complete transparency about where goods are, as customers do not like being left in the dark. These qualities can make a difference for your customers and places trust and confidence in the courier company.
4. Have an iPhone or Android phone to receive customer booking details
In order for courier contractors to receive work, you must have a mobile phone to notify you about customer booking details, about when and where the parcel needs to be delivered. Successfully delivering a parcel will not be possible without being aware of the customer’s instructions.
5. Be willing to undertake a police background check
Before a person can become a courier contractor, you must be willing to undertake a police background check to clear yourself of any traffic offences or other criminal offences. Once you are determined to have a clean slate, you can successfully proceed and become a courier contractor.
Conclusion
Becoming a courier contractor and becoming part of the gig economy does not have to be hard. Following these 5 steps that have been detailed above can make the process simple. If you are thinking about becoming a courier contractor, make sure you have followed these 5 steps and are aware of the procedure.
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