Is there an age requirement?
Yes, we contract only with adults 18 years of age and older.

How much does it pay? Can you really make $1700?
Your profit depends on the route size (number of customers) and the distance of the route. Average monthly route earnings are between $600-$700 in the city and $1,400.00 and better in the county.

When will I be paid?
Since customers pay the office directly, we hold those funds in escrow and release route profits to you twice each month. Middle month (18 th to 22 nd) you will receive a check equal to roughly 40% of your monthly profit. The remaining profit is released to you after the month has ended, normally between 7 th and 12 th of the following month.

How is compensation determined?
As an independent contractor, your route income is based on the number of papers and the distance you travel in performance of delivery services. The more customers you acquire, the better your profit will be!

Will I need a copy of my driving record?
Yes, we will require a copy of your driving record, which you obtain from MVA.

Where are routes located and can I walk?
We do not have any walking routes due to the number of papers per route and distance. We deliver within all of Frederick County and portions of the most other counties bordering Frederick County.

Do I have to deliver 7 days a week?
Yes, once contracted, you are responsible to ensure delivery 7 days a week 365 days a year. Many carriers arrange to have substitute carriers who run the route one or more days each week.

May I deliver on the weekends only?
We do not contract carriers for weekends only. You could; however, deliver for a contracted carrier on weekends only.

May I just substitute for another carrier or be “on call”?
Yes, you can substitute for a regular carrier. As a substitute, you would actually become a sub- contractor for (and paid by) the carrier you substitute for. We can keep your name on file to substitute in case a regular carrier asks us about a substitute.

Can a route be divided between two people?
Generally, a route is only contracted in one persons name. If there is a friend who would like to assist you with the route it would be best for you to “hire” them as a substitute for you. Occasionally we split a large route into two routes and then contract a person for each route.

What type of vehicle do I need?
As an independent contractor, this is totally up to you; however, you will need a dependable vehicle that will hold the entire load of newspapers for your route. You should also have some provision for a readily accessible “back-up” vehicle in the event your primary vehicle is out of commission. Generally, a small or mid-size vehicle is best if the papers will fit into it.

Could I be contracted for an additional route?
We start carriers with only one route and then evaluate your service and normal finish time. If we determine you have ample time to complete a second route and your delivery is relatively

Is experience necessary?
No, we will provide an orientation for you, tailored to your route.

Am I reimbursed for gas? If so, how much?
No; however, we do consider the number of miles driven to cover your route and factor additional compensation into your profit to allow for your vehicle operation costs.

Do the newspapers have to be delivered by 5 A.M.?
Yes, this is our goal because one-half of our customer base leaves Frederick County to commute to work. They prefer to have the paper before departing for work.

What does “Independent Contractor” mean?
This means you are engaged in your own independently established business and are not an employee of the Frederick News-Post.

Are there any benefits?
Not traditional employee benefits such as vacation, sick leave; however, the early morning hours make it an excellent part-time business opportunity for earning extra income while keeping the remainder of your day free for other endeavors.