Missouri delivery driver employment contract template

Missouri Delivery Driver Employment Contract

This Full-Time Delivery Driver Employment Contract ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of this [Date] by and between [Employer Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Position:

Full-Time Delivery Driver

The Employee is hired as a Full-Time Delivery Driver to perform safe, timely, and accurate delivery of goods, proper loading/unloading procedures, vehicle operation in compliance with Missouri traffic and safety regulations, adherence to designated routes, documentation of deliveries, handling of customer signatures and receipts, maintenance of delivery logs, and daily vehicle inspection and reporting of vehicle issues as required by Missouri DOT regulations.

2. Duties and Responsibilities:

Safe and timely delivery of goods to customers within the designated geographic area: [Specific Delivery Area].

Primary work location: [Primary Work Location(s)], starting point: [Starting Point], ending point: [Ending Point].

Maintain excellent customer service and handle delivery exceptions, including missed deliveries, returns, and refusals, according to company policy.

Communicate effectively with dispatch, customers, and supervisors.

Report to a Missouri depot/warehouse:

Option A: Daily

Option B: As needed

Option C: Never

Other duties as assigned.

3. Driver's License and Driving Record:

Employee must maintain a valid, current Missouri driver’s license of the appropriate class:

Option A: Class E

Option B: Regular

Employee must maintain a clean driving record.

Employer reserves the right to conduct regular MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) checks per Missouri law.

Failure to maintain a valid license or a clean driving record may result in termination.

4. Background Checks and Substance Abuse Testing:

Employee is subject to a criminal background check.

Employee is subject to substance abuse testing:

Option A: Pre-employment only

Option B: Pre-employment and random

Compliance with Missouri's drug and alcohol policies, including state-mandated random testing for commercial drivers, is required.

Positive drug or alcohol tests may result in termination.

5. Employment Status and Schedule:

Full-time employment.

Typical working days: [Days of the Week].

Typical start time: [Start Time], end time: [End Time].

Weekend/holiday work:

Option A: Required

Option B: As needed

Option C: Not Required

Split shifts:

Option A: Possible

Option B: Not Applicable

On-call requirements:

Option A: Yes, as needed

Option B: No

Scheduling practices comply with Missouri overtime requirements and maximum driving hours as dictated by state and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.

6. Compensation:

Pay Structure:

Option A: Hourly wage: [Hourly Wage]

Option B: Salary: [Annual Salary]

Payment frequency:

Option A: Biweekly

Option B: [Other Frequency as Required by Missouri Law]

Payment method: [Payment Method].

Overtime pay will be paid at 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked over 40 hours per week, compliant with Missouri law.

7. Vehicle and Expenses:

Vehicle:

Option A: Company-provided vehicle

Option B: Employee-provided vehicle

If Company-provided vehicle:

Policies for vehicle use outside work hours: [Vehicle Use Policies].

Maintenance responsibilities: [Maintenance Responsibilities].

Accident reporting: [Accident Reporting Procedures].

Insurance coverage: Covered by Employer in accordance with Missouri law.

If Employee-provided vehicle:

Mileage reimbursement: [Mileage Rate] per mile.

Fuel/vehicle maintenance allowance: [Fuel/Maintenance Allowance Details].

8. Benefits:

Health insurance:

Option A: Yes, company health plan

Option B: No

Dental insurance:

Option A: Yes, company dental plan

Option B: No

Vision insurance:

Option A: Yes, company vision plan

Option B: No

Workers’ compensation insurance: Provided as per Missouri’s Workers’ Compensation Law.

Shift meal and rest breaks: In compliance with Missouri law.

Paid sick leave: [Details, or None if not offered, noting Missouri has no state requirement].

Vacation days: [Number] days per year.

Holiday schedule: [List of Holidays].

Retirement plan:

Option A: Yes, 401k

Option B: No

Uniform/clothing allowance: [Details].

Cell phone/delivery tool stipend: [Details].

Mental health support (EAP):

Option A: Yes

Option B: No

9. Training and Certifications:

Required training: Onboarding safety training, Missouri DOT regulations and compliance, company driving standards, use of delivery software/devices, defensive driving, and hazardous materials handling (if applicable).

Ongoing or remedial training: [Details].

10. Safety Rules and Procedures:

Proper lifting techniques.

Accident and incident reporting protocols.

Immediate reporting of moving violations or suspensions.

Required use of seatbelts and safety equipment.

Adherence to no-cell-phone-while-driving laws.

11. Employee Conduct:

Compliance with Missouri anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and equal opportunity laws.

Expected appearance: [Details].

Substance use prohibitions (including reference to Missouri’s medical marijuana regulations and company policy).

Handling of cash or goods: [Details].

Protocols for reporting suspected theft, fraud, or accidents.

12. Company Privacy and Confidentiality:

Routes, customer information, and proprietary delivery technologies are confidential.

All records and data remain company property.

13. GPS Tracking and In-Vehicle Cameras:

Use of GPS tracking: [Details of Monitoring Practices].

Use of in-vehicle cameras: [Details of Monitoring Practices].

Monitoring practices are in accordance with Missouri privacy law, and reasonable privacy will be afforded in company vehicles.

14. Post-Employment Restrictions:

Non-solicitation of key customers:

Option A: Yes, as permitted by Missouri law.

Option B: No

Restrictions must be compliant with Missouri law, which generally restricts overly broad non-compete agreements.

15. At-Will Employment:

Employment is at-will, as standard in Missouri.

Voluntary resignation: [Required Notice Period, if any].

Employer-initiated termination: [Details].

Missouri’s rules on final pay (due on the next scheduled payday) will be followed.

Procedures for return of company property.

Required exit interview:

Option A: Yes

Option B: No

16. Worker’s Compensation:

Notification clauses as required by Missouri law.

Accident/injury reporting timeframe: Generally within 30 days for claims.

17. Dispute Resolution:

Prioritize informal resolution.

Then, mediation or arbitration.

Governing law: Missouri.

Jurisdiction: Missouri courts.

18. Compliance with Laws:

All employment practices comply with Missouri’s Human Rights Act (anti-discrimination) and federal DOT/fair labor practices.

Reasonable accommodations for disability will be provided.

19. Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs):

Option A: Required for certain commercial vehicles, and compliance with state/federal rules.

Option B: Not Required.

20. Policy Updates:

Policy updates may occur in response to Missouri law or industry practice changes.

Employee will be notified and written consent obtained for significant contract amendments.

21. Severability:

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

22. Entire Agreement:

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

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

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[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

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[Employee Name]