COMPREHENSIVE OPEN CONTRACT LIST - Week of December 1, 2025

Current Box Truck & Courier Van Independent Contractor Opportunities

Box Truck Owner-Operator Contracts

National Pay Overview:

• The average weekly pay for a box truck owner-operator in the United States is $2,201 per week, with wages ranging from $837 to $5,760 weekly. The majority of earnings fall between $961 (25th percentile) and $2,884 (75th percentile).
• In New York City, the average weekly pay is $2,408, with top earners reaching over $6,300 weekly.

Major Hiring Companies:

Final Mile/Appliance Delivery:

• Hub Group Final Mile is seeking non-CDL independent contractors with gross earnings up to $4,000 per week per truck, requiring a driver helper and 26' box truck with liftgate for appliance delivery and installation.
• Maersk Final Mile Delivery seeks independent contractors for home delivery services, delivering appliances. Requirements include a clean, well-maintained plain white 24'-26' box truck.
• J.B. Hunt is expanding their Final Mile Services home delivery carrier force, looking for carriers to deliver furniture and bedding for major retailers. This opportunity is for established independent contractors with active DOT & MC authority.

Dispatch/Freight Companies:

• ACIES TRANSPORT is a dispatch company looking for Sprinter/Cargo Vans, Box Trucks, and Conestoga/Curtain side owner-operators for cooperation under an independent contractor agreement.
• Marinaz Freight Inc offers owner-operator box truck drivers the opportunity to keep 85% of gross with no forced dispatch, fuel cards, and plate program in the Washington, DC area.

Regional Highlights:

Texas (Highest Volume Market):

• Texas is responsible for 14.2% of all U.S. truck freight volume. Key growth sectors include e-commerce last-mile delivery, with Dallas-Fort Worth warehouses requiring 26-foot box trucks for Amazon DSP contracts.
• J.B. Hunt's Power Only program pays an average of $2.38 per mile for 26-foot box trucks in Texas.
• Texas owner-operators typically net between $68,000 and $112,000 annually after accounting for IFTA taxes, trailer payments, and ELD subscription fees.

California:

• Box truck contracts in California are offering $3,500-$4,500 weekly for those who own or lease a 26ft box truck, with exclusive 6-month contracts available through companies like Acies Transport.
• Pay rates range from $1.70 to $3.00 per mile for California routes, with weekly payment and quick pay options available.

New York:

• Over 9,600 independent contractor box truck jobs are available in New York, NY.
• Companies like Argo Expedite LLC and Precise Transportation Inc are hiring cargo van, sprinter van, and box truck owner-operators.

Courier Van/Sprinter Contracts

Pay Ranges:

• Courier/independent contractor positions are paying $800-$1,100 weekly for delivery drivers using large SUVs or vans.
• Cargo van routes are starting at $1,300-$1,600 weekly with 5-day local routes.
• At Dallas Courier, the average weekly income for an independent contract driver is around $695, with earnings increasing as you gain experience.

Major Courier Companies Hiring:

• USPack offers contracted driver opportunities for independent couriers performing last-mile delivery, with flexibility to choose routes and delivery service types that align with your schedule.
• American Expediting is looking for drivers for time-critical delivery as independent contractors, transporting medicine, clinical trial materials, and mission-critical parts.
• NOW Courier offers on-demand, routed, and dedicated work options, welcoming vehicles of all sizes including cars, full-size SUVs, sprinter vans, and box trucks.

Medical Courier Opportunities:

• The average weekly pay for an independent medical courier is $1,089, with wages ranging from $394 to $2,077 weekly.
• Medical couriers typically make between $30,000-$50,000 per year in the United States.
• Courier jobs have risen 26% in the last year, with pay rates continuing to rise. Companies like Dropoff are hiring medical couriers across the country.

Vehicle Requirements Summary

Key Considerations

Non-CDL box truck owner-operators (under 26,000 lbs GVWR) typically earn between $1.50 and $3.00 per mile, compared to $0.80-$1.20 per mile for CDL drivers in similar weight classes, with regulatory flexibility including exemption from the 14-hour Hours of Service limit when operating within a 150-air-mile radius.

Open RFPs & Government Contract Opportunities

Currently Open/Active RFPs

Federal - U.S. Courts:

• The Administrative Office of the US Courts has released an RFP for local courier services. The relevant NAICS code is 492210 and PSC is R602, released for full and open competition with no set-asides. 90% of deliveries will be within 10 miles of AO Headquarters.

State Level - Pennsylvania (Long-term ITQ):

• Pennsylvania has an active Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) Contract for Courier Services with a due date of July 31, 2028. The purpose is to qualify responsible contractors to perform pre-defined, as-needed, and emergency (on-demand) courier services by picking up and delivering shipments for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agencies. Services are needed in all 67 counties of Pennsylvania.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD) in Houston, TX is soliciting proposals for Armored Courier Services with proposals due by August 20, 2025.
• An Armored Car Courier Services solicitation (210-25) has a response date of September 5, 2025.
• NASPO ValuePoint has issued an RFI regarding small package delivery services for 2025, with a due date of August 27-28, 2025.

Where to Find Open RFPs

Primary Government Sources:

• SAM.gov is where federal contract opportunities are posted, including pre-solicitation notices, solicitation notices, award notices, and sole source notices.
• For trucking-specific contracts, use SAM.gov with filters for NAICS Codes 484110, 484121, and 484122, along with location preferences and small business set-asides.

Registration Requirements:

• To bid on government contracts, you need a D-U-N-S Number (free through Dun & Bradstreet), SAM.gov registration, and for trucking contracts, your DOT number and Motor Carrier (MC) Authority may be necessary.

State & Local Sources:

• Each state and city government has its own procurement website. Search for trucking-related contracts on state government procurement websites, county and city government bid portals, and transportation department websites.

Third-Party RFP Databases:

• Global Tenders maintains postal and courier services tenders from United States federal, state, county, city, and local government agencies.
• FindRFP.com, BidContract.com, and InstantMarkets aggregate government courier and delivery bids

Texas-Specific Opportunities

The SAM.gov database lists over 160 active Texas delivery contracts under $150,000, many reserved for small businesses.

How to Get Started

To bid on government contracts, you must go through a vendor registration process, which typically involves creating a profile on centralized government vendor websites like SAM.gov or local procurement portals. You'll need to provide detailed information about your company, services, pricing, certifications, and regulatory compliance. Once approved, you can bid on opportunities by submitting proposals to Requests for Proposals.

The proposed 2024 budget for the Department of Transportation is $145.3 billion. The federal government has special programs to ensure smaller companies secure at least 23% of contracting funds each federal fiscal year.

Small Business Certifications That Help

If your trucking company qualifies, you can gain a competitive edge through Small Business Set-Aside Contracts, the 8(a) Business Development Program for socially/economically disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone Certification if your business operates in underutilized areas, and Veteran-Owned or Minority-Owned certifications.