While it’s great to be your own boss, vital resources such as manifest forms and insurance can be difficult to arrange for yourself. The Association for Delivery Drivers can help, with the resources you need to qualify for the best contracts and opportunities around, including:

• Basic delivery driver and medical courier training (certificates).
• Insurance products tailored to the needs of delivery drivers.
• Documented safety training.
• Networking tools to connect you with carriers and other drivers.
• Licensing and other legal support.
• Discounts on essential services and supplies.
• MVR's, manifest forms and other “tools of the trade.”

TRAINING & SAFETY

The Association for Delivery Drivers has the only safety rewards program available for independent delivery drivers. Our Safety Sweepstakes, with monthly drawings, rewards members who stay accident-free with valuable prizes worth $100 or more. Monthly safety education themes and links promote safety awareness. Members can also take a short online course on self-employment and driver responsibilities and get certificates of completion to submit to contracting carriers. Want to break into the lucrative field of medical courier work? Specialized training is available for that too.

INSURANCE

Carriers often require you to show proof of insurance. This is their way of holding you responsible for your work. The contracts you sign may require specific types of insurance, limits (i.e. the amount of protection), insurer ratings, and documentation specs. This can all get confusing, and most insurance agents don't have access to the specialized insurances that best fit your needs. As an ADD member, you'll satisfy insurance requirements easily and save a bundle! The Association delivers low group rates and you can be protected whenever you are working as a delivery driver. The online application process is easy, and we send certificates of insurance to your contracting carriers showing that you are covered with reputable, "A" rated insurers. ADD programs feature superior terms and conditions as compared with standard, off-the-shelf policies. Whatever your business or personal insurance needs, you've come to the right place to get yourself covered!

CONNECTIONS

These days it seems we’re always connected, even when driving alone. But it’s the quality of your connections that count. Join in our Member Forum to learn from your fellow delivery drivers and share your wisdom and perspective. It’s easy and it’s just for you, the professional delivery driver. Soon, you will also be able to advertise your services and find work to fill in the down-time. Check back here for updates.

LEGAL / LICENSE

Carriers are increasingly showing a preference for fully licensed operators who maintain a business trade name (D/B/A) or have incorporated or formed an LLC. How can you be expected to afford to do this? ADD has arranged for flat, discounted fees from transportation law specialists. Our legal partners will take care of your needs, hold your hand, and offer professional advice. Even better, as an ADD member your initial consultation is FREE! No matter what your legal problem or question, these pros can help you out. Remember, getting legal advice before a problem gets serious is how you save big in the end.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

If you want to succeed in business, you bring your own tools. Distinguish yourself from the rest by offering a Motor Vehicle Report before you’re asked (without having to make a time-consuming trip to the DMV offices). Use special manifest forms both to document what you’ve done and as a bill to submit for compensation. Promote yourself with inexpensive but personal business cards and stationary. This is just the beginning. Let ADD know where you want help, and we will make it easy and affordable to do this job right!

ADD DISCOUNTS

We’re harnessing the power of many to deliver savings to you! Check back often to see our growing list of discount partners. These companies provide products and services geared to your needs. They are offering you incredible deals simply to try them out. If you like them, use them! Your purchases support the Association and your discounts continue for as long as you remain an ADD member.