1099 Independent Contractor Driver -- USPS Mail Route

Company: Canadys Consulting LLC Location: Farmington, NM & La Plata, NM Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099) — Owner-Operator, provides own vehicle Schedule: Daily except Sundays and federal holidays — approx. 4 hours/day (7:15 AM–11:20 AM) Pay: $120.00 per day

About the Route

Canadys Consulting LLC holds a U.S. Postal Service Highway Contract Route (HCR 874B0) running between Farmington, NM and La Plata, NM. We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented independent contractor to operate this route as a 1099 owner-operator.

Start Date: September 28th 2026

Daily route summary:

• Depart Farmington PO ~7:25 AM
• Arrive La Plata PO ~7:50 AM
• Case ~110 mailboxes at La Plata (8:00–9:45 AM), then complete deliveries along the rural line of travel
• Return to La Plata to pick up dispatch mail, then back to Farmington by ~11:20 AM
• Round trip: ~50.6 miles/day
• ~303 service days/year

What You'll Do

• Load, transport, and unload all classes of mail between Farmington and La Plata post offices
• Case and sort mail (~180 boxes handled per trip)
• Make deliveries and collections along the designated line of travel, including rural mailboxes and cluster boxes
• Handle accountable mail (registered, certified, insured, COD) with signature receipts when required
• Safeguard mail at all times in a locked, weatherproof compartment
• Report any delays, road hazards, or service issues promptly
• Maintain your vehicle and required equipment in safe, presentable condition

What You Need to Bring

Vehicle:

• Reliable vehicle (van, SUV, or pickup with cargo shell) with a minimum of 120 cubic feet of usable, enclosed, lockable, weatherproof cargo space
• Roof-mounted warning light, visible from all directions (magnetic/temporary is fine)
• Ability to maintain the vehicle in good working order for the life of the contract
• Current, valid vehicle liability and cargo insurance

You, personally:

• At least 18 years old
• Minimum 2 years' licensed driving experience
• Clean driving record (a 5-year MVR will be required; 3-year where that's all your state issues)
• Able to pass USPS contractor screening: background/criminal history check, fingerprinting, and photo ID — required before you can begin work
• Basic spoken and written English proficiency (you'll interact directly with postal staff and customers)
• A cell phone for two-way communication while on route
• Comfortable working outdoors and reporting for duty in most weather conditions
• Professional, courteous, reliable — this is a public-facing federal contract; no exceptions on conduct or punctuality

Compensation

This is a 1099 independent contractor position — you're responsible for your own taxes, vehicle costs, and insurance. No benefits are provided.

Payment schedule: bi-weekly

Why Drive for Canadys Consulting LLC

• Long-term job security. This route is contracted through October 2032 — six-plus years of guaranteed, predictable work.
• Consistent, short daily hours. ~4 hours a day, same schedule every day (7:15–11:20 AM), Monday–Saturday. Home by lunchtime, with evenings and Sundays free.
• Predictable pay. Fixed per-trip rate — you know what you're earning before the week starts.
• Extra trip opportunities. When additional trips are ordered, they're paid on top of your regular rate.
• Local, low-mileage route. ~50 miles round trip, entirely within the Farmington–La Plata area — no long-haul, no overnight stays.
• You're the owner-operator. You run your own vehicle as an independent contractor, within the fixed route and schedule required by the contract.