Delaware delivery driver employment contract template

Delaware Delivery Driver Employment Contract

This Delaware Delivery Driver Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Name], a [State] [Entity Type, e.g., Corporation], with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Position

• The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a Delivery Driver.
• Option A: The Employee accepts such employment and agrees to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined below.
• Option B: The Employee's job title is Delivery Driver, reporting to [Manager Name] or their designee.

2. Job Responsibilities

• The Employee will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
  • Route planning according to management or logistics platform instructions.
  • Safe and timely transportation of goods.
  • Completing delivery logs and customer acknowledgments.
  • Handling delivery exceptions and returns.
  • Managing cash or electronic payments.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and maintenance checks of delivery vehicles.
  • Adhering to company and regulatory safety protocols.
  • Interacting professionally with customers.
  • Reporting incidents, accidents, or traffic violations as required.
  • Other duties as reasonably assigned by the Employer.

3. Qualifications

• The Employee must possess the following qualifications:
  • Valid [State, e.g., Delaware] driver’s license [Specify class, e.g., Class C].
  • Option A: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) [Specify Class] is required.
  • Satisfactory background check and driving record review.
  • Experience with GPS or delivery tracking technologies.
  • Physical ability to lift and transport packages weighing up to [Weight, e.g., 50] pounds.
  • Compliance with DOT and Delaware state vehicle safety and operational regulations.
  • Familiarity with local delivery geography in [Region].

4. Employment Status and Work Hours

• The Employee's employment status is Full-Time.
• The standard work hours are [Start Time] to [End Time], [Number] days per week.
• Option A: The standard workweek is Monday-Friday.
• Option B: The standard workweek is [Days of the week].
• Overtime work will be compensated in accordance with Delaware and federal FLSA standards.
• Rest and meal break policies will comply with Delaware wage and hour law.
• Option A: A [Number]-minute unpaid meal break will be provided.
• Option B: Rest breaks will be provided as required by law or company policy.

5. Work Location

• The Employee's primary work location is [Address or Region].
• Option A: The Employee is required to report to [Location] daily.
• Option B: The Employee may be required to work at various locations within [Region].
• Option C: Remote or offsite work is [Permitted/Not Permitted] under the following conditions: [Conditions, if applicable].

6. Compensation

• The Employee will be compensated at a rate of [Amount] per [Hour/Year].
• Overtime will be paid at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
• Pay frequency is [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly, monthly].
• Payment method is [Method, e.g., direct deposit, check].
• Option A: Performance-based bonuses may be awarded at the Employer's discretion. Details are available in the company's bonus policy.
• Option B: The Employee is eligible to receive tips/gratuities. The distribution method is as follows: [Distribution Method].

7. Benefits

• The Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Delaware Families Act and company policy.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Retirement plan options [Specify type, e.g., 401(k)].
  • Option A: Fuel, vehicle maintenance, or mileage reimbursement at the rate of [Amount] per mile for authorized business use of personal vehicle.
  • Option B: Uniforms and/or required equipment will be provided by the Employer.
• Training reimbursement will be provided in accordance with company policy.

8. Employer-Provided Equipment and Vehicle

• The Employer will provide the Employee with the following equipment: [List Equipment].
• Option A: The Employee will be assigned a company vehicle.
• Option B: The Employee is required to use their own vehicle for deliveries.
• The Employer is responsible for vehicle maintenance and insurance coverage (liability and collision) on company-owned vehicles.
• The Employee is responsible for reporting any vehicle defects or unsafe conditions immediately.

9. Reporting and Communication

• The Employee will report to [Manager Name], [Dispatcher], or [Supervisor].
• The Employee will utilize company-provided technology/apps for work reporting, electronic logs, and communication.
• The Employee is expected to maintain professional communication standards.
• The Employee may be issued a company mobile device and must adhere to data privacy expectations.

10. At-Will Employment

• The Employee's employment is at-will, meaning that either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
• Option A: The Employee must provide [Number] days written notice of resignation.
• Option B: The Employer may terminate the Employee's employment for cause, subject to the Employer's disciplinary policy.
• Upon termination, the Employee will receive their final paycheck within the time frame prescribed by Delaware law, including all earned wages.

11. Vehicle Operation Rules

• The Employee must adhere to the following vehicle operation rules:
  • Unauthorized passengers are prohibited.
  • Personal use of company vehicles is [Permitted/Not Permitted] under the following conditions: [Conditions, if applicable].
  • Use of mobile devices while driving is prohibited, in accordance with Delaware’s hands-free driving law.
  • The Employee must comply with the Employer's substance abuse policy.
  • The Employee must follow accident procedures, including reporting accidents immediately and submitting to drug/alcohol testing post-incident, if required by policy and permitted by law.
  • The Employee must adhere to all Delaware motor vehicle and commercial transportation laws.

12. Health and Safety

• The Employee must participate in defensive driving training as required by the Employer.
• The Employee must adhere to ergonomic lifting protocols.
• The Employee must report any workplace injuries immediately.
• The Employee must follow procedures for reporting workplace injuries for workers’ compensation claim initiation.
• The Employee must adhere to robbery/theft response procedures.
• The Employee will be provided with required personal protective equipment (PPE).

13. Anti-Discrimination and Harassment

• The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• The Employee must report any incidents of discrimination or harassment to [Contact Person/Department].

14. Confidentiality

• The Employee must maintain the confidentiality of all company and customer information, including delivery addresses, customer personal data, route information, and payment details.
• These confidentiality obligations will continue [Duration, e.g., indefinitely, for two years] after termination of employment.

15. Company Property

• The Employee must return all company property, including delivery devices, uniforms, keys, and credit card terminals, upon termination of employment.
• The Employer may deduct from the Employee's final paycheck or seek reimbursement for lost or unreturned items, in compliance with Delaware wage deduction rules.

16. Background Checks and Drug Screening

• The Employee consents to pre- and post-hire background checks and drug screening, as permitted by Delaware law.
• The Employer will comply with Delaware fair employment practices and ban-the-box laws regarding criminal background inquiries.

17. Accommodation Requests

• The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Delaware Persons with Disabilities Employment Protections Act.
• The Employee must submit any accommodation requests to [Contact Person/Department].

18. Workplace Accidents

• The Employee must immediately report any workplace accidents to [Contact Person/Department].
• The Employer will investigate and report workplace accidents in accordance with DOT record-keeping requirements and Delaware workers’ compensation laws.

19. Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation

• Option A: Employee agrees not to compete with the Employer for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment within a [Radius] mile radius of the Employer's principal place of business.
• Option B: The Employee agrees not to solicit the Employer's customers or employees for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.

20. Dispute Resolution

• The parties agree to attempt to resolve any disputes through informal negotiation or mediation.
• Option A: Any unresolved disputes may be submitted to binding arbitration in [City, State].
• Option B: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.
• The venue for any legal action shall be in [County], Delaware.

21. Entire Agreement

• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

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[Employer Printed Name]
Employer

Date: _______________

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[Employee Printed Name]
Employee

Date: _______________