Wyoming delivery driver employment contract template

Wyoming Delivery Driver Employment Contract

This Wyoming Delivery Driver Employment Contract ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of this [Date] by and between [Employer's Full Legal Name], a company with its principal place of business/registered office at [Employer's Business Address/Registered Office in Wyoming] ("Employer"), and [Employee's Legal Name], residing at [Employee's Current Address] ("Employee"). Employee possesses a valid [Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Yes/No] number [CDL Number, if applicable], and can be reached at [Employee's Phone Number] and [Employee's Email Address].

1. Position

Option A: Delivery Driver: The Employee is hired as a Delivery Driver responsible for the delivery of [Specify Scope of Deliveries: e.g., parcels, food, medical supplies].

Option B: Vehicle: The Employee will use a [Company-Provided Vehicle/Employee-Owned Vehicle]. If company-provided, the vehicle is a [Vehicle Specifications: e.g., 2023 Ford Transit van]. If employee-owned, the vehicle must meet the following specifications: [Vehicle Specifications].

Option C: Endorsements: The Employee must possess the following endorsements on their Wyoming driver’s license/CDL (if applicable): [List Required Endorsements, if applicable].

2. Job Duties

Option A: The Employee's essential job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Safe and timely pickup, loading/unloading, transportation, and delivery of goods along defined routes.
• Completion of manifests, delivery logs, and proof of delivery.
• Securing cargo in compliance with DOT and Wyoming Highway Patrol regulations.
• Operating GPS and delivery tracking devices.
• Handling cash, payments, or obtaining customer signatures as necessary.
• Daily vehicle inspection, minor maintenance, and reporting of damage or safety hazards in line with Wyoming DOT maintenance standards.

3. Qualifications

Option A: The Employee must meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum age of [Age] (in compliance with Wyoming labor and federal DOT regulations).
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) history.
• Valid Wyoming driver’s license/CDL with necessary endorsements.
• Passing pre-employment drug/alcohol testing and random post-hire testing under state and federal laws.

4. Supervision and Territory

Option A: The Employee will report directly to [Direct Supervisor's Name] and/or the dispatch contact at [Dispatch Contact Information].

Option B: The Employee's shift starts and ends at [Shift Start/End Location: e.g., company depot in Cheyenne, WY].

Option C: The Employee's delivery territory covers [Territory Covered: e.g., Laramie County, Southeast Wyoming].

Option D: Potential for overnight routes: [Yes/No]. Note: Rural/mountain deliveries may be required.

5. Employment Type and Hours

Option A: Employment type is Full-Time.

Option B: The Employee's scheduled hours are [Scheduled Hours: e.g., Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM].

Option C: Overtime will be paid at time-and-a-half for eligible hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Wyoming law.

Option D: Mandatory rest and meal breaks will be provided in accordance with Wyoming law. Specific break schedule: [Break Schedule].

Option E: Split-shift or on-call requirements: [Specify if applicable].

6. Compensation

Option A: The Employee's hourly wage is [Hourly Wage]. Alternatively, the Employee's annual salary is [Annual Salary].

Option B: Overtime will be paid as required by law.

Option C: The payroll cycle is [Payroll Cycle: e.g., bi-weekly, semi-monthly]. Wages will be paid via [Method of Wage Payment: e.g., direct deposit, check].

Option D: Additional pay:

• Bonuses for safe driving: [Bonus Amount and Criteria]
• Delivery quotas: [Bonus Amount and Quota Details]
• Rural or hazardous routes: [Bonus Amount and Criteria]

7. Benefits

Option A: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: The Employee is [Eligible/Not Eligible] for company health/dental/vision insurance. If eligible, premium details are: [Premium Details].

Option B: Workers’ Compensation: The Employer will provide Wyoming-mandated workers’ compensation coverage.

Option C: Disability and Accident Insurance: The Employee is [Eligible/Not Eligible] for disability and accident insurance.

Option D: Paid Time Off:

• Earned vacation: [Vacation Accrual Rate]
• Sick leave: [Sick Leave Accrual Rate]
• Holidays: [List of Paid Holidays]

Option E: Per Diem for Overnight Trips: [Per Diem Amount]

Option F: Uniform or PPE Reimbursement: [Reimbursement Policy]

Option G: Vehicle Insurance Coverage: The Employer will provide vehicle insurance coverage for work purposes if a company vehicle is used.

Option H: Company-Provided Cell Phone, GPS, or Fuel Card: [Specify Policies]

8. Vehicle Use

Option A: Company Vehicle: If a company vehicle is used, the Employer is responsible for insurance and maintenance.

Option B: Employee Vehicle: If an employee vehicle is used, the Employee is responsible for insurance and maintenance unless otherwise agreed in writing. Specifics are [Specifics for Employee Vehicle Use].

Option C: Documentation: The Employee must maintain all required vehicle documentation as mandated by Wyoming DOT.

Option D: Inspection Routines: The Employee must perform daily vehicle inspections as mandated by Wyoming DOT.

Option E: Accident Reporting: The Employee must immediately report any accidents to [Contact Person/Department].

Option F: Use Restrictions: Personal use of company vehicles is [Permitted/Prohibited]. If permitted, restrictions are: [Restrictions on Personal Use].

9. Safety and Compliance

Option A: The Employee must adhere to all Wyoming and federal DOT safety standards and hours of service regulations.

Option B: The Employee must comply with all Wyoming seat belt and mobile device laws.

Option C: The Employee must participate in regular company safety meetings.

Option D: The Employee must maintain up-to-date health and driving certifications, including a medical examiner’s certificate if a CDL is required.

10. Confidentiality and Data Handling

Option A: The Employee must safeguard customer personal information, delivery data, and company processes.

Option B: The Employee is prohibited from using delivery knowledge for soliciting business or sharing customer lists.

Option C: Policies on GPS/route data privacy: [Specify Policies].

11. Indemnification

Option A: The Employee is responsible for any violation of state traffic or transportation laws when acting outside policy or willfully negligent, subject to Wyoming law.

12. Anti-Harassment/Discrimination

Option A: The Employer prohibits discrimination or harassment based on all classes protected by Wyoming and federal law (race, gender, disability, religion, age, etc.). The Employer is committed to equal employment opportunity.

13. Drug and Alcohol Policy

Option A: The Employee must comply with Wyoming and federal commercial transport regulations regarding drug and alcohol use, including pre-employment and random screenings.

Option B: The Employer has a zero-tolerance policy for drug or alcohol use while on duty or reporting to work impaired.

Option C: Procedures for violation of the drug and alcohol policy: [Specify Procedures].

14. Disciplinary Actions and Termination

Option A: Grounds for disciplinary action or termination include, but are not limited to: misconduct, repeated unsafe driving, failure to meet delivery standards, and violation of company rules.

Option B: The process for written warnings, hearings, or appeals is: [Specify Process], and must be consistent with Wyoming law.

15. Resignation and Termination Procedures

Option A: Required notice period for resignation: [Notice Period, if any].

Option B: Final payment will be made within the timeframe specified by Wyoming law.

Option C: The Employee must return all company property, including vehicles, uniforms, communications devices, manifest logs, and customer records, upon termination or resignation.

16. Intellectual Property

Option A: Any methods, route optimizations, or delivery systems developed during employment are the property of the Employer. Restrictions on using proprietary data post-employment: [Specify Restrictions].

17. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation

Option A: The Employee agrees not to work for competitors or solicit customers within [Defined Geography] for a period of [Time Limit] following termination of employment, consistent with Wyoming case law favoring reasonableness. Specific non-compete clauses: [Specify Non-Compete Clauses].

18. Dispute Resolution

Option A: Procedures for grievances: [Specify Procedures].

Option B: Encourage informal resolution of disputes.

Option C: Mediation/arbitration before litigation: [Specify Procedures].

Option D: Wyoming law and venue shall govern any claims arising out of this Agreement.

19. Compliance with Wyoming Wage and Hour Laws

Option A: The Employer will adhere to the requirements of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services.

Option B: Wage deductions (if any): [Specify Wage Deductions].

Option C: The Employer will provide itemized pay statements.

20. Occupational Health and Safety

Option A: The Employer will comply with OSHA and Wyoming state standards for driving, repetitive lifting, winter driving, and reporting work-related injuries or vehicle incidents.

21. Weather/Emergency Protocols

Option A: The Employee must comply with all weather/emergency protocols for Wyoming's severe winter/road closure scenarios, including procedures for route diversion and reporting. Specific procedures: [Specify Procedures].

22. At-Will Employment

Option A: Employment is at-will, meaning that either the Employer or the Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable Wyoming law. No guarantee of continued employment is offered.

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

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[Employer's Full Legal Name]

By: ____________________________
[Employer's Printed Name and Title]

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[Employee's Legal Name]