Courier Driver

Maryland | Washington, DC | Northern Virginia
Independent Contractor / Owner-Operator
Government Medical Courier Services

Position Summary

Archie Corporation is building a team of qualified medical courier owner-operators to support scheduled and on-demand laboratory specimen transportation throughout the National Capital Region.

Couriers will use their own vehicles to transport laboratory specimens, medical materials, documents, and related items between military treatment facilities and other government locations.

This position requires access to Department of Defense installations. Current DBIDS access is preferred. Applicants without DBIDS must be eligible and capable of obtaining required installation access within 30 days.

Assignments include scheduled weekday and Saturday routes as well as optional STAT/on-demand coverage.

Applicant Tiers

Tier 1: Mission Ready

Highest-priority applicants.

• Current DBIDS credential/access
• Medical or laboratory courier experience
• Experience entering DoD installations
• HIPAA training
• Bloodborne Pathogens training
• Specimen handling/chain-of-custody experience
• DOT/HAZMAT and dry-ice training where applicable
• Reliable personal vehicle
• Available for immediate assignment

Tier 2: DBIDS Ready

Strong candidates who require limited onboarding.

• Current DBIDS credential/access
• Professional courier or delivery experience
• Reliable personal vehicle
• Clean driving history
• Able to complete required medical courier training before assignment
• Available for scheduled government routes

Tier 3: DBIDS Eligible / 30-Day Ready

Applicants entering the government medical courier field.

• No current DBIDS credential required
• Must be eligible for DoD installation access
• Must provide required documentation promptly
• Must be willing and able to complete the installation access/credentialing process within 30 days
• Must successfully complete required courier and specimen-handling training before independent route assignment
• Reliable personal vehicle
• Clean driving history
• Dependable professional work history

Appointment to a Tier 3 position does not guarantee installation access. Final access authorization remains subject to applicable government vetting and installation requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

Couriers will:

• Pick up and deliver laboratory specimens and medical materials
• Follow established pickup and delivery schedules
• Maintain specimen integrity throughout transportation
• Maintain required chain-of-custody documentation
• Follow HIPAA/privacy requirements
• Follow applicable specimen and dry-ice handling procedures
• Obtain required signatures and delivery documentation
• Maintain communication with Archie Corporation dispatch
• Immediately report delays, accidents, vehicle problems, access issues, or missed pickups
• Comply with military installation security and vehicle-access requirements
• Provide professional and reliable service at military and government facilities
• Support STAT/emergency deliveries when assigned

Service Area

Routes may include:

• Bethesda, MD
• Fort Meade, MD
• Joint Base Andrews, MD
• Indian Head, MD
• Patuxent River, MD
• Baltimore, MD
• Fort Belvoir, VA
• Fairfax, VA
• Dumfries, VA
• Fort Myer, VA
• Dahlgren, VA
• Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC
• Washington Navy Yard, DC
• Fort McNair, DC
• Pentagon/Arlington, VA

The government requirement includes routes throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC, including several of these military facilities.

Vehicle Requirements

Owner-operators must provide their own vehicle.

Acceptable vehicles include:

• Sedan
• Hatchback
• SUV
• Minivan
• Small cargo van

Vehicle must be clean, reliable, roadworthy, and have an enclosed area suitable for secure transport.

Applicants must maintain:

• Valid driver's license
• Current vehicle registration
• Required vehicle inspection
• Appropriate insurance for paid courier/delivery operations
• Working heat and air conditioning
• Reliable smartphone with GPS and data service

Archie Corporation reserves the right to verify vehicle condition and documentation before route assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Current DBIDS access
• Military installation delivery experience
• Medical courier experience
• Laboratory specimen transportation experience
• HIPAA training
• Bloodborne Pathogens training
• Chain-of-custody experience
• Dry-ice handling experience
• DOT/HAZMAT training appropriate to assigned materials
• Previous government contract delivery experience

Schedule

Available assignments may include:

Monday-Friday: Scheduled routes
Saturday: Scheduled routes
24/7/365: Optional STAT/on-demand opportunities

Some routes begin as early as 8:00 AM. Other routes continue into the late afternoon. Route C specifically requires two drivers, and the solicitation includes separate 24/7/365 on-demand requirements.

Applicants should identify the days and times they are available.

Compensation

Estimated $150-$275+ per completed route/day depending on route length, duration, mileage, requirements, and assignment.

STAT and on-demand assignments may be compensated separately.

Owner-operators are responsible for their own:

• Vehicle
• Fuel
• Maintenance
• Tires
• Tolls unless otherwise authorized
• Insurance
• Taxes
• Normal vehicle operating expenses

Exact compensation will be established for each assigned route before work begins.

Required Application Information

Applicants should provide:

• Full name
• Interested Route ZIP code
• Phone number and email
• Vehicle year, make and model
• Driver's license status
• Type of vehicle insurance
• Medical courier experience
• Professional courier/delivery experience
• Military installation experience
• Current DBIDS status: Active / Expired / Never Held
• DBIDS expiration date, if applicable
• HIPAA training status
• Bloodborne Pathogens training status
• DOT/HAZMAT training status
• Dry-ice/specimen-handling experience
• Monday-Friday availability
• Saturday availability
• STAT/on-call availability
• Preferred geographic service areas
• Desired route/day rate

DBIDS Requirement

Current DBIDS access is preferred but is not required to apply.

Applicants without current DBIDS access must be willing and eligible to complete all applicable identity verification, background vetting, sponsorship, documentation, and installation-access requirements.

Selected applicants must be capable of completing required installation-access processing within 30 days of notification.

Failure to obtain required installation access may make an owner-operator ineligible for routes requiring DoD installation access.

Route Zip Codes:

LocationZIP CodeWalter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD20889Fort Belvoir / A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center, VA22060 (Health.mil)Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Fort Meade, MD20755 (Health.mil)Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic, Joint Base Andrews, MD20762 (Health.mil)Fairfax Health Center, Fairfax, VA22030 (MilitaryINSTALLATIONS)Dumfries Health Center, Dumfries, VA22025 (Health.mil)Fort Myer / Andrew Rader Health Clinic, VA22211 (Rader)Fort McNair Health Clinic, Washington, DC20319 (Health.mil)Pentagon / DiLorenzo Health Clinic20310 (TRICARE)Maryland Public Health Laboratory, Baltimore, MD21205 (Maryland Department of Health)Naval Branch Health Clinic Dahlgren, VA22448 (Health.mil)Naval Branch Health Clinic Indian Head, MD20640 (Health.mil)Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Medical Clinic, DC20032 (Anacostia Bolling)Washington Navy Yard Branch Health Clinic, DC20374 (Health.mil)Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, MD20670 (Health.mil)Joint Base Andrews / Malcolm Grow, MD20762 (Health.mil)

** This opportunity is contingent upon Archie Corporation receiving the contract award. Submission of an application or selection as a candidate does not guarantee work, route assignment, or compensation.**

Pay: $175.00 - $300.00 per day

Application Question(s):

• Do you have or have you ever held a DBIDS (Defense Biometric Identification) Access card?

Work Location: In person