Critical Medical Shipments / Independent Contractor Drivers in Boston Area
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Job Description
Immediate availability! Mercury Critical Courier LLC. is seeking professional, quality focused, independent contractors / owner operators in the Boston area.
Mercury is the gold standard in healthcare logistics, where every delivery ensures vital care reaches its destination in time to make the difference. We coordinate healthcare logistics; you run your independent courier business. Together, we save lives.
The Opportunity:
Revenue Model
Earn 10-20% over market median – only looking for the highest quality IC Drivers
Settlement every Friday (one week in arrears)
Additional Incentives
Certifications: TSA, Dangerous Goods Class A or B = opportunities to earn more $$$
Recurring Routes and/or Point-to-Point Shipments
Schedule Options:
Routes: Daily routes available; 2-4 hours/day avg. You choose the sequence
On-Demand/STAT: Accept individual jobs 24/7; no minimums.
Coverage Area: the Boston area
What You’ll Do
Scan, secure and deliver parcels within committed time windows.
Update POD in our smartphone app; no paperwork.
Independence Matters – You choose which time window, route sequence, tools, and may contract with multiple customers at all times.
Your Independent Business
Requirements
Business Independence: Operate as independent business entity (LLC/Corp pref.)
Vehicle Ownership: Provide vehicle in excellent mechanical condition (preference: 2016+ white van, but not required)
Technology: Android/iOS phone w/ data
Experience: 21+, clean driving record (3+ years)
Professional: Ability to lift 50 lbs and clear background / 10-panel drug screening and MVR check required by certain shippers
Vendor Services Agreement upon contract
TSA Certification and web-based training is available once contracted
To Qualify please provide:
EIN#
Driver’s License
DOT # (if your vehicle is over 10K; no vehicles over 26K)
Vehicle Registration
Headshot Photo
Front, Side, and Rear Vehicle Photo
Proof of Insurance
Worker’s Compensation or Occupational Accident per state statute or $1MM Occ/Acc
Auto - $100K/$300K per occurrence
Mercury Critical Couriers listed on COI as Additionally Insured -or- While Under Dispatch insurance is offered
Fast-Track Activation
Upload entity documents, insurance COI, and driver IDs today—our compliance team can clear you to run in as few as 48 hours. Onboard with Gigsafe now!
To be considered for a contract opportunity please apply today. Your information will then be forwarded to the Independent Contractor Sourcing Department for review.
Thank you for your interest in contracting.
Apply now, deliver tonight, grow your business—not someone else’s.