Florida delivery driver employment contract template

Florida Delivery Driver Employment Contract

This Florida Delivery Driver Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Name], a company organized and existing under the laws of Florida, with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] and Florida Business License Number [Business License Number] (the "Employer"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] with Florida Driver's License Number [Driver's License Number] (the "Employee"). The Employee's emergency contact is [Emergency Contact Name] at [Emergency Contact Phone Number].

1. Employment

• Option A: Full-time employment as a Delivery Driver.
• Option B: Part-time employment as a Delivery Driver.
• Role/Title: Delivery Driver

2. Job Responsibilities

• Safe and punctual delivery of goods and packages within [Specific Florida Service Areas].
• Daily inspection and maintenance of delivery vehicle.
  • Option A: Company-owned vehicle.
  • Option B: Employee-owned vehicle. (See Section 5 for insurance requirements).
• Strict adherence to local, state, and federal traffic/safety laws.
• Documentation of deliveries using [Electronic Systems or Delivery Apps].
• Appropriate handling of fragile/hazardous materials (if applicable). Required Certifications: [List Certifications, e.g., HAZMAT, food safety].
• Verification of recipient identity or required signatures on delivery.
• Use of GPS routing and compliance with route assignment instructions.
• Accurate mileage tracking.
• Cash/credit card payment processing (if applicable).
• Immediate reporting of delays, accidents, cargo discrepancies, or traffic violations to [Dispatch Manager/Supervisor] pursuant to Florida law.

3. Reporting & Communication

• Job Reporting Hierarchy: [Dispatch Manager/Supervisor Name and Title].
• Communication Protocol for route changes/incidents: [Specify Protocol, e.g., phone call, text message, app notification].
• Start/End Locations for each shift: [Specify Locations, e.g., warehouse, hub, store].

4. Vehicle Use

• Option A: Personal vehicle use is [Allowed/Not Allowed].
  • If Allowed: Minimum insurance levels required per Fla. Stat. § 627.736 and § 324.021: [Specify Coverage Amounts, e.g., $10,000/$20,000/$10,000].
  • Reimbursement: [Specify Mileage Rate or Reimbursement Policy].
• Option B: Company vehicle provided.
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL): [Required/Not Required].
  • Ongoing compliance with Florida DMV, DOT, or FMCSA standards.

5. Compliance

• Adherence to Florida DMV, DOT, or FMCSA standards (e.g., clean driving record, periodic license checks, random drug/alcohol tests).
• Maintain valid Florida driver’s license and clean record.
• Notify employer of any infractions or license status changes.
• Maintenance of current vehicle registration, emissions/inspection compliance, and insurance coverage under Florida law.
• Compliance with Florida and municipal delivery route, parking, and commercial zoning regulations.
• Responsibility for payment of parking tickets, tolls, and infractions.
• Option: Company reimbursement or wage deduction for parking tickets, tolls, and infractions where permitted.

6. Uniform & Appearance

• Mandatory uniform: [Specify Uniform Details].
• Appearance guidelines: [Specify Appearance Guidelines].

7. Working Hours & Overtime

• Full-time working hours: [Specify Hours, e.g., 40 hours per week].
• Shift schedule: [Specify Schedule, e.g., Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM].
• Maximum daily/weekly driving hours: As allowed by Florida and federal labor regulations.
• Break periods: [Specify Break Periods].
• Permissible overtime: [Specify Policy on Overtime].
• Overtime calculation: In accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Florida law.

8. Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Structure:
  • Hourly wage: [Hourly Wage Amount].
  • Option: Salary: [Salary Amount].
  • Overtime rate: [Overtime Rate].
  • Payroll cycle: [Weekly/Biweekly].
  • Method of payment: [Direct Deposit/Check].
  • Delivery-based bonuses: [Specify Bonus Structure].
  • Mileage reimbursements: [Specify Reimbursement Rate].
  • Per diem: [Specify Per Diem Amount, if applicable].
  • Tips: [Specify Policy on Tips/Gratuities].
• Employer-Provided Benefits:
  • Health insurance: [Specify Coverage and Eligibility].
  • Dental insurance: [Specify Coverage and Eligibility].
  • Vision insurance: [Specify Coverage and Eligibility].
  • Paid vacation: [Specify Accrual and Usage Policy].
  • Paid sick days: [Specify Accrual and Usage Policy].
  • Paid public holidays: [Specify Holiday Schedule].
  • 401(k) or retirement plan: [Specify Availability and Details].
  • Life/disability insurance: [Specify Coverage].
  • Cell phone/equipment stipends: [Specify Stipend Amount].
  • Fuel cards: [Specify Fuel Card Policy].

9. Company Policies & Procedures

• Vehicle use: [Specify Policy].
• GPS tracking/monitoring system: [Specify Policy and Privacy Expectations].
• Restrictions on personal use of delivery vehicles: [Specify Restrictions].
• Safe cargo handling: [Specify Procedures].
• Accident reporting: [Specify Protocol, including reporting driver injury per Florida’s workers’ compensation laws].
• Mandatory participation in company/state-required driver safety training programs: [Specify Training Programs].
• Disciplinary consequences for moving violations or unsafe behavior: [Specify Consequences].

10. Drug & Alcohol Testing

• Drug/alcohol testing policy: Compliance with Florida Department of Transportation and applicable federal (FMCSA) rules.
• Testing standards and frequency: [Specify Post-accident, Random, Reasonable Suspicion Testing].
• Consequences for positive test results: [Specify Consequences].

11. Anti-Harassment & Discrimination

• Provisions per Florida Civil Rights Act (covering race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, and disability).
• Florida law provisions on background checks and driving record verification.
• Commitment to non-retaliation/reporting rights.

12. Intellectual Property & Confidentiality

• Prohibition on divulging customer information, delivery data, or company proprietary systems.
• Use of mobile delivery apps/devices: [Specify Usage Guidelines].
• Destruction/return of devices upon termination.

13. Termination

• At-will agreement as recognized in Florida.
• Grounds for termination:
  • Voluntary resignation: [Specify Notice Period Required].
  • Immediate dismissal for safety violations/DUI.
  • Employer-initiated termination: [Specify Process for Company Investigation, Final Pay, and Return of Vehicle/Uniform/Technology].
• Obligations for notice periods, unused PTO payout, and compliance with final wage laws.

14. Workers' Compensation

• Compliant workers’ compensation coverage (statutory in Florida per F.S. Ch. 440).
• Accident/injury reporting protocol.
• Post-injury job protection (where applicable).

15. Occupational Safety & Wellness

• Mandatory reporting of unsafe conditions.
• Procedures for weather emergencies (hurricanes, floods, extreme heat).
• Company protocols for safe vehicle operation during adverse weather.
• Employee rights to refuse dangerous assignments per OSHA standards as adopted by Florida.

16. Dispute Resolution

• Venue: Florida state courts.
• Option: Provision for pre-litigation mediation/arbitration.
• Governing law: Florida law.

17. Wage Deductions

• Only legally permitted deductions for uniforms, damages, or cash shortages, if any, with employee written consent per F.S. Ch. 448.
• Tip/gratuity handling: [Specify Handling of Tips/Gratuities].

18. Background Checks

• Employer's right to conduct pre-employment and ongoing criminal/driving record checks.
• Compliance with Florida’s laws on disclosure and adverse action notice requirements.

19. Outside Employment

• Restrictions on outside employment or contract work if operating company vehicle: [Specify Restrictions].

20. GPS and Route Restrictions

• GPS or route restrictions arising from exclusive territory agreements with clients: [Specify Restrictions].

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

____________________________
[Employer Name]

By: ____________________________
[Employer Representative Name]
[Employer Representative Title]

____________________________
[Employee Name]

Employee affirms that they have received, reviewed, and understood all referenced policies (vehicle manual, drug/alcohol policy, safety program, employee handbook).

Acknowledgement of receipt of required job-specific equipment: [List Equipment Received]