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Driverβs WantedLooking for: Independent Transportation Driver - Taxi, Limousine, Ride ShareSW Transport, LLC d/b/a Checker Transportation β Detroit, MIQualifications:Driving: 5 years (Required)Driver's License (Required)US work authorization (Required)Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)Benefits:Flexible scheduleUnlimited IncomeOpportunity to put your own car to work or lease a car to driveFull Job DescriptionChecker Transportation is a Detroit-based taxi, limousine, school, and non-emergency medical transportation company. We are autonomous, innovative, and data-driven, and our goal is to be Detroiters' First Choice for Punctual, Safe, and Reliable Transportation. Checker Cab provides dispatching services to our books and dispatches trips to independent contractor drivers for seamless operations. The drivers own or operate third-party leases of their leased or owned vehicles.Our work environment includes:International workforceCasual work attireFlexible working hoursAre you looking for a career change? Need to make more money? Need a flexible schedule? Become an Independent Contractor Professional Driver.Checker Transportation is a local company providing professional transportation to area residents and businesses. There are many driving options out there, but only a few can offer you the ability to make driving a career.If you enjoy driving, then Checker Transportation provides you with the opportunity to have a career as an independent professional driver.There are many driving options. Why pick Checker Transportation over the others?We Provide All The Tools You Need To Be Successful:Driver Orientation ProgramOption to lease a late-model vehicle from third-party ownersOption to put your own car to work making moneyInsurance if you lease a vehicle from a third-party ownerClients that need transportation 24/7The latest technology available to match you to the clientAvailable bookings you are free to accept or notFreedom to set your own schedule and work zone in metro DetroitFreedom to choose the owner you contract with for a carFreedom to bring your own vehicle if you wish to earn even more!Many other transportation companies let you receive just a small percentage of the fare. At Checker, all cash and credit/debit fares from individual passengers, whether dispatched or flagged on the street, are yours to keep 100%! Checker does not take a percentage at all.At Checker Transportation, you pay a set lease to the car owner for everything except fuel, and you keep all the revenue from private party fares. (A small fee is charged by Checker on commercial account trips if you choose to accept them). You determine what you want to make. Typically our drivers take home $500-$1000 per week after their lease payment, and more if they are driving their own car.Checker Transportation is very selective and only allows participation by drivers that meet the following requirements:Have or obtain before starting a Chauffeurs licenseNeat, clean, professional appearanceCourteous, effective face-to-face and direct communication skillsOperate simple applications on an Android Tablet deviceMinimum five years of driving experienceMust have a good driving record (at your cost of $11, required)Must past drug screen (at your cost $14, optional with conditions)Must pass a criminal background check (at your cost of $50, required)What are some key ingredients to know if I should further explore this independent contractor opportunity?You will be your own boss, not Checker's or car owner's employeeYou should know your way around the cityYou should want to provide excellent customer serviceYou want to control your time, cash flow, expenses, and taxesYou accept responsibility for receiving 1099 tax reports and file your own taxesYou want to be responsible for your own health care or insuranceYou want a business to business relationship, not a paycheck jobGive us a call or email if you want to learn more about driving as a career.Job Types: Full-time or Part-time, Contract WorkPay: $1.00 - $1,000.00 per weekBenefits: Flexible Schedule, Supplemental PayTips: COVID-19 considerations:Checker Transportation recommends its independent contractor vehicle owners and drivers follow current CDC and Michigan Department of Health guidelines for personal protection equipment and sanitation practices.
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