Same-day courier work for a Manhattan operator (W 35th St; member, NYS Messenger and Courier Association). TWO LANES ON THEIR OWN CAREERS PAGES: DRIVERS — 'independent contractor couriers with their own cargo vans, sprinters, or box/liftgate trucks for local delivery in the New York City and TriState area', 'Deliveries are set up on a day-to-day basis', stated rate '[figure removed]'; MESSENGERS — 'walking courier deliveries ... on-foot or by public transportation', requiring 'a strong knowledge of the Manhattan subway and surrounding area' and your own cell phone
What you need
Driver lane, their words: 'This position requires that you drive your own vehicle. You must be age 21+ years old and have commercial plates.' Messenger lane, their words: 'strong knowledge of the Manhattan subway and surrounding area'; 'Messengers must supply their own cell phone'
How you get paid
Drivers: '[figure removed]' — their own stated rate
Worker costs
'Fuel and maintenance are also at your expense' — stated on their drivers page in the requirements paragraph
Taking new people
Yes
How we know
confirmed on the company's own page
Last checked by us
Aug 27, 2026
Where it works
this metro area
How you get in
Sign up on their own site
Device you need
We haven't confirmed
Vehicle you need
Driver lane: 'their own cargo vans, sprinters, or box/liftgate trucks' with commercial plates — their words. Messenger lane: 'on-foot or by public transportation' — their words