Maryland delivery driver employment contract template

Maryland Delivery Driver Employment Contract

This Maryland Delivery Driver Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date of Commencement] by and between:

• [Employer Full Legal Name], a [Employer Entity Type, e.g., Corporation] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"),

and

• [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Position

The Employer hires the Employee as a full-time Delivery Driver.

• Option A: Job Duties:
  • Safe operation of [Company or Personal] vehicle(s) for deliveries.
  • Timely pickup and drop-off of goods or parcels.
  • Route planning and optimization.
  • Basic vehicle maintenance checks (e.g., fluids, tire pressure).
  • Accurate completion of delivery documentation (proof of delivery, manifests).
  • Handling deliveries using Employer-approved devices or software.
  • Compliance with Maryland transportation safety regulations.
  • Adherence to company dress code.
  • Customer service interaction protocols.
  • Handling cash or electronic payments [Only if Assigned].
• Option B: Job Duties will be provided in a separate job description.

2. Licenses and Certifications

The Employee must possess and maintain the following:

• Option A:
  • A valid Maryland driver's license of appropriate class (e.g., Class C).
  • A clean driving record as determined by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
  • Periodic eligibility checks per Maryland DMV requirements.
• Option B:
  • A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with required endorsements.

3. Reporting Structure and Schedule

• The Employee will report to [Dispatcher, Operations Manager, or Other].
• Option A: Shift Schedule: The Employee's shift schedule will be [Specific Days of the Week], from [Start Time] to [End Time].
• Option B: On-Call Expectations: The Employee will be [On-Call or Not On-Call] after regular work hours. If on-call, state on-call availability requirements: [Specify Requirements].
• Designated Territory/Routes: [Specific Areas, Cities, or Route Numbers].
• Procedures for Shift Changes/Coverage: [Specify Procedures].

4. Employment Type

• Option A: Exclusive Employment: The Employee's employment is exclusive. The Employee shall not operate for any competitor during work hours or with company property.
• Option B: Non-Exclusive Employment: The Employee may engage in other employment activities outside of their scheduled work hours with the Employer, provided such activities do not conflict with the Employee's duties to the Employer.

5. Work Location and Service Zones

• Designated Work Location: [Primary Location].
• Permitted Service Zones within Maryland: [Specific Counties or Cities].
• Reporting Requirements for Cross-State Deliveries: [Specify Requirements, if Applicable].
  • Adherence to all local delivery curfews, traffic ordinances, and environmental restrictions unique to Maryland municipalities.

6. Full-Time Employment and Overtime

The Employee is a full-time employee as defined by Maryland law.

• Scheduled Shift Times: [Specify Shift Times].
• Required Rest and Meal Breaks: The Employee is entitled to a [Specify Break Length, e.g., 30-minute] unpaid meal break for shifts over [Number] hours, as required by Maryland law.
• Mandatory Overtime:
  • The Employee will be paid overtime at a rate of time-and-one-half for hours worked over 40 per week, as required by Maryland law.
  • Payment Timeline: Overtime will be paid [Specify Payment Schedule].
• Recordkeeping/Timeclock Procedures: [Specify Procedures].

7. Compensation

• Hourly Wage/Salary: [Dollar Amount] per [Hour/Year].
• Frequency of Payroll: Payroll will be processed [Specify Frequency, e.g., Bi-Weekly] as per Maryland wage payment laws.
• Direct Deposit/Other Payment Methods: [Specify Method].
• Tips/Gratuities: [Specify Handling Policy, e.g., Permitted, Pooled, Not Allowed].
• Bonuses: [Specify Criteria and Amounts, if Applicable].
• Mileage/Expense Reimbursement: [Specify Policy Consistent with Maryland Standards].

8. Benefits and Eligibility

The Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the Employer's benefit plan documents and eligibility requirements:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: [Specify Eligibility and Coverage Details].
• Maryland-Mandated Paid Sick and Safe Leave: [Specify Accrual Rate and Usage Policies per Maryland Healthy Working Families Act].
• Paid Vacation: [Specify Accrual Rate and Usage Policies].
• State Holidays: [List Observed Holidays].
• 401(k) or Other Retirement Plans: [Specify Eligibility and Contribution Details].
• Training Allowances: [Specify Allowances, e.g., Defensive Driving].
• Cell Phone/Equipment Stipends: [Specify Amounts and Conditions].
• Criteria for Benefit Accrual/Proration: [Specify Criteria].

9. Background Checks and Screening

• Pre-employment and periodic background checks will be conducted.
• Drug/alcohol screening will be conducted [Specify Frequency and Conditions] in line with Maryland and federal DOT requirements if operating commercial vehicles.
• Ongoing MVA record monitoring will be performed.

10. Employee Obligations – Vehicle Operation

• Safe vehicle operation.
• Regular vehicle inspection and maintenance logs.
• Immediate reporting of vehicle accidents or moving violations consistent with Maryland insurance notification requirements.
• Compliance with Maryland's cell phone use bans and distracted driving statutes.
• Protocols for inclement weather driving or emergencies (e.g., road closures, state of emergency declarations).

11. Leave Policies

• Maryland Healthy Working Families Act: [Specify Compliance and Usage Policies].
• Unpaid Leave: [Specify Policy].
• Medical Leave: [Specify Policy per Maryland or federal FMLA guidelines].
• Time-Off for Jury Duty/Voting: [Specify Policy as Required by Maryland Law].

12. Standards of Conduct

• Punctuality.
• Sobriety.
• Non-smoking in vehicles.
• Adherence to company anti-harassment, anti-discrimination, and equal employment policies as protected under Maryland law (including categories like sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information).
• Customer interaction guidelines for home and business deliveries.

13. Responsibility for Vehicle-Related Expenses

• Responsibility for fuel, tolls, parking tickets, or traffic fines: [Specify Allocation of Responsibility].
  • Maryland-specific notice and appeal procedures if tickets are disputed.

14. Hazardous Materials/Pharmaceutical Deliveries (If Applicable)

• Compliance with relevant Maryland state and federal transport regulations.
• Additional safety training will be required.

15. Company Equipment

• Terms for use and return of company equipment (e.g., handheld devices, uniforms, fuel cards, GPS units).
• Employer's right to inspect or monitor vehicles as per Maryland privacy and consent statutes.

16. Employment At-Will

• Employment is at-will, as recognized in Maryland.
• Notice Requirements: [Specify Notice Requirements, if Any].
• Progressive Discipline Procedures: [Specify Procedures].
• Grounds for Immediate Termination: [Specify Grounds, e.g., DUI, Theft, Gross Misconduct].
• Severance: [Specify Severance Policy, if Any].
• Final Paycheck: Final paycheck will be provided [Specify Timing, e.g., by next regular payday or within 2 weeks] consistent with Maryland wage and hour laws.
• Company Property Return: The employee is required to return all company property upon termination.

17. Confidentiality

• The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive customer information, delivery routes, customer data, or proprietary processes.
• The Employee agrees not to divulge company information to outside parties.

18. Subcontracting and Ride-Alongs

Unauthorized subcontracting or arrangement of ride-alongs/passengers is prohibited except with express employer consent.

19. Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation (If Applicable)

• If non-compete or non-solicitation clauses are desired, they must be tailored to be no broader than necessary in Maryland, with clear time/geographic limits, and ensure compliance with Maryland's restrictions on non-compete enforceability.
• [Specify Terms and Conditions Here]

20. Workers' Compensation

• Compliance with Maryland's Workers' Compensation requirements.
• On-the-job injury reporting procedures.
• Duty to cooperate with insurance claims.
• Procedures for light duty or return-to-work programs following injury.

21. Monitoring Devices (GPS, Cameras, Telematics)

• The use of monitoring devices (GPS, cameras, telematics) will be in compliance with Maryland consent and employee notification laws.
• Scope: [Specify Scope of Monitoring].
• Data Retention: [Specify Data Retention Policy].
• Privacy Measures: [Specify Privacy Measures].

22. Employee Feedback and Complaints

• Process for employee feedback and lodging complaints: [Specify Process].
• Whistleblower protections under Maryland law.

23. Dispute Resolution

• Multi-stage dispute resolution options:
  • Encouragement of internal resolution.
  • Maryland-based mediation or arbitration.
• Maryland law and courts as the exclusive governing jurisdiction.

24. Mandatory Postings and Policy Acknowledgement

• Mandatory employment and workplace postings in compliance with Maryland Department of Labor requirements.
• Acknowledgement of employee receipt and agreement to all company policies and handbooks as updated (electronic or otherwise).

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

____________________________
[Employer Full Legal Name]

By: ____________________________
[Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

____________________________
[Employee Full Legal Name]

Date: ____________________________