Overnight Regional Expedite Courier(hot Shot)(Contract)|Sterling
Local Job Overview: Sterling Heights
Snapshot
- Employer: Night Owl Expedite (Hiring in Sterling Heights)
- Based in: Sterling Heights, MI (a central Sterling Heights location)
- Flexible Role in Sterling Heights: Overnight Regional Expedite Courier (hot Shot)
- This Sterling Heights-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Night Owl Expedite team in Sterling Heights, MI is growing.
- Benefit from working in Sterling Heights, a key hub for the Freight Logistics industry.
What You Get
- Compensation: $3.8k-$5.8k/Month (approx. $57.6k/Year)
- Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
- Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Sterling Heights.
Responsibilities
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Sterling Heights location.
Drive the Night, Skip the Traffic
When supply chains break down, factories halt, or critical medical equipment is needed instantly in another state, clients rely on expedited "Hot Shot" couriers. As an Overnight Regional Expedite Courier, you operate strictly during the graveyard shift, transporting massive, high-value, or hyper-urgent shipments across county or state lines. For those seeking courier jobs that offer the absolute solitude of the open highway, massive mileage payouts, and the thrill of urgent logistics, this is your ultimate nocturnal career.
The Overnight Expedite Route
- Direct point-to-point Hauling: This is not a multi-stop route. You will pick up a single, highly critical shipment, get on the interstate, and drive directly to the destination facility hundreds of miles away without stopping.
- Nocturnal Driving Mastery: Safely pilot your commercial van or heavy-duty pickup on empty highways, relying on strong situational awareness and fatigue-management techniques while the rest of the world sleeps.
- Strict Dispatch Adherence: The logistics network relies entirely on your punctuality. Hot shot runs have unforgiving, to-the-minute deadlines. You must execute flawless time management to hit the drop-off window.
The Night-Shift Advantage
Escape the stress of daytime traffic gridlock and residential navigation. You will secure massive, guaranteed base payouts for a single long-distance trip, earning in one peaceful drive what local couriers earn in dozens of stressful stops. Enjoy competitive base pay heavily bolstered by premium overnight shift differentials.
Requirements
Must be at least 21 years old. A pristine, highly reliable driver's license with extensive highway experience is required. You must have an absolutely clean driving record. Must be fully willing and physically capable of working the graveyard shift (e.g., 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM) safely. Background check and drug screen are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Regional Expedite Courier|Sterling position pay at Night Owl Expedite?
This role offers a pay range of $3,800 - $5,800. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Sterling Heights.
Where is this Regional Expedite Courier|Sterling job located?
This position is based in Sterling Heights, MI. Night Owl Expedite has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Sterling Heights.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at Night Owl Expedite in Sterling Heights typically run from approximately 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, though exact times may vary by facility. Night shift roles often come with shift differential pay on top of the base rate.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
Night Owl Expedite typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Sterling Heights position.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
Is there extra pay for overnight or weekend shifts?
Yes, Night Owl Expedite offers shift differential premiums added directly to your base hourly rate for overnight and certain weekend shifts, significantly boosting your total compensation.
