TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDER

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDER

Location: Greater Indianapolis Area  
Engagement Type: Independent Transportation Services Contract  
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Subject to Periodic Review and Renewal)  
Vehicle Requirement: Contractor-Provided Vehicle  
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Split Schedule  
Estimated Service Hours: 15–20 Hours Weekly  
Compensation: Negotiable, Based on Agreed Transportation Services

Position Overview

Seeking a dependable transportation provider. Experienced, and safety-conscious independent transportation service provider to provide regularly scheduled AM & PM transportation services within Hendricks County and the Greater Indianapolis area.

The selected provider will be responsible for safely transporting children between designated locations in Hendricks and Marion county. 

This opportunity is particularly suitable for established professional drivers, self-employed transportation providers, and individuals operating independent driving services who are seeking consistent supplementary assignments. Night-shift workers with sufficient availability and rest between shifts may also find the schedule suitable.

The engagement is intended as an independent transportation services arrangement, subject to applicable worker-classification requirements.

Transportation Schedule

Regular Weekday Services
- Monday through Friday morning pickup and drop-off: 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
- Tuesday - Friday Afternoon pickup and drop-off: 3:00 PM–4:45 PM

Additional Transportation to Marion County
- Wednesday: 3:45 PM–5:30 PM
- Thursday: 3:45 PM–5:30 PM
- Every other Friday: 3:45 PM–5:30 PM

Estimated Service Hours
- Regular weekday transportation: 14.50 hours weekly.
- Week without additional Friday trip: 18 hours.
- Week with additional Friday trip: 19.75 hours.
- Average monthly scheduled service time: approximately 81.75 hours.

Service appointments will be agreed upon in advance.  holidays, scheduled closures, and other adjustments will be addressed in the transportation services agreement.

Scope of Services

The selected transportation provider will be expected to:
- Provide safe, punctual, and dependable transportation.
- Complete assigned pickups and drop-offs at designated locations.
- Provide additional transportation to Marion County, Indiana, on scheduled days.
- Ensure all passengers use appropriate legally required child restraints.
- Maintain a clean, reliable, and properly serviced vehicle.
- Follow applicable Indiana traffic laws and school transportation procedures.
- Communicate promptly regarding delays, schedule conflicts, or emergencies.
- Maintain confidentiality concerning  passengers personal information and travel arrangements.
- Ensure consistent transportation services throughout the contract period.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Previous professional driving experience in a paid employment or self-employed capacity.
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Ownership of or lawful access to a reliable passenger vehicle.
- Current vehicle registration and insurance appropriate for compensated passenger transportation.
- Any licenses, endorsements, or operating authority required for the services.
- Ability to successfully complete background and driving-record screening.
- Good knowledge of Hendricks County, Indianapolis, and surrounding communities.
- Excellent punctuality, communication, and professional conduct.
- Availability to consistently fulfill the agreed transportation schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing independent transportation business or established professional driving service.
  - Previous experience providing private family, chauffeur, or school-age passenger transportation.
  - Experience using GPS and route-planning applications.
  - Demonstrated ability to manage recurring transportation commitments.

Contractor Vehicle Requirements

The service provider must furnish a vehicle that meets the following conditions:
- Reliable, roadworthy, and properly maintained.
- Adequate seating capacity for the designated passengers.
- Functional seat belts, heating, air conditioning, and safety equipment.
- Valid registration and appropriate insurance coverage.
- Clean and suitable for regular family transportation.

The provider will ordinarily be responsible for vehicle operating expenses, including fuel, maintenance, repairs, and insurance, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Compensation and Payment Terms

Compensation will be negotiated as a transportation service fee based on the scheduled assignments, estimated mileage, vehicle-related operating costs, and overall service requirements.

Payment frequency may be weekly, biweekly, or monthly, as mutually agreed.

The final transportation services agreement will document compensation, invoicing, mileage considerations, cancellations, additional trips, and other applicable terms.

Contract Duration and Performance Review

The engagement is proposed for an initial 6-month contract period, with periodic service-quality and performance reviews.

Continuation or renewal will depend on reliability, punctuality, passenger safety, and satisfactory fulfillment of contractual obligations.

The agreement will include provisions for service interruptions, termination, and alternative transportation arrangements when necessary.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit:

1. Full name and contact information.
   2. Summary of previous professional driving experience.
   3. Vehicle make, model, year, and seating capacity.
   4. Confirmation of valid driver's license and appropriate vehicle insurance.
   5. General availability for the specified transportation schedule.
   6. Expected transportation service fee or compensation proposal.
   7. Details of any existing transportation business or professional driving services.
   8. Professional references, where available.

Service Location: Hendricks County Indiana, with additional transportation assignments within the Greater Indianapolis area.

Private Engagement | 6-Month Agreement | Contractor-Provided Vehicle