Companies Hiring For Airport Luggage Delivery Gigs

Last UpdatedJuly 3, 2024
ByLisa Phillips

Companies Hiring For Airport Luggage Delivery Gigs

Last UpdatedJuly 3, 2024
ByLisa Phillips

Airport luggage delivery driver jobs are becoming increasingly popular as demand for air travel continues to increase.

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We all know how much of a pain it is to lose luggage during travel.

Airlines offer lost luggage delivery in an effort to mend relationships with passengers, often arranging delivery to the passenger using a third-party courier service.

That’s where you can make some extra cash through lost luggage delivery courier. A record 71 million people are expected to travel this July 4 holiday, according to the Automobile Club.

Check out these companies and the requirements for lost luggage delivery drivers.

3 Lost Luggage Delivery Services

1. Drop-Off

Drop-Off offers a customized same-day delivery service with an extensive network of drivers throughout the United States. Luggage delivery is only one of the services they offer passengers who lost or left their luggage behind on a flight. You let Dropoff know when you would like to work, and they’ll find deliveries that fit your schedule.

Dropoff driver requirements:

21 years of age or older
Solid knowledge of the city
A registered, insured and inspected car, SUV or van less than 10 years old
A current driving license and clean driving record
Tech savvy — you’re comfortable using a smartphone and apps

Drivers are independent contractors. Dropoff pays drivers by the delivery, so you’ll know exactly how much you’re making after every completed order.

2. Reliable Couriers

Reliable Couriers offers same day luggage or a box pick up and delivery service from airports across the United States. As a Reliable driver you will retrieve lost luggage and provide real-time tracking and delivery confirmation to keep customers up to date.

Reliable Courier driver requirements:

Current vehicle registration with valid plates
Valid insurance with your name on the policy
Can pass a Background Check
Can you pass a Drug Screening

Drivers are independent contractors.

3. Roadie

Roadie is probably the easiest luggage delivery job to get started with, but the pay is significantly less than similar delivery services. Roadie says you can earn up to $13 per trip; however, drivers can pick a route with multiple delivery gigs along the way making it more profitable. There are no minimum vehicle standards but you can get exclusive opportunities if your vehicle is larger which may also increase your pay.

Roadie driver requirements:

Be 18 years old
Have a Social Security number
Have a valid and current US driver’s license
Have a certification (for specialized deliveries, including some “huge” gigs and medical deliveries in certain markets)
Have a current auto insurance policy

Roadie pays drivers by the delivery, so you’ll know exactly how much you’re making after every completed order. Drivers can opt for instant pay with a $1.99 fee or direct deposit once a week.

4. GoShare

GoShare has a nationwide network of lost luggage delivery professionals that offers same day service. Drivers are required to pay for their own background check that typically costs about $49 or $154 if you’re in the state of New York. The background check is conducted through GoShare’s authorized background check provider, a company by the name of “Turn.”

GoShare driver requirements:

Be 18 years old
Have a Social Security number
Have a valid and current US driver’s license
Pay upfront for your backgroud check
Have a current auto insurance policy

GoShare states the average delivery project earns $70.

How to handle taxes for 1099s

If a company hires you as an independent contractor you will be responsible for paying your own taxes, including income taxes and self-employment taxes, which cover Social Security and Medicare contributions.

You should consult your CPA, tax attorney or tax preparer but here is a breakdown of the form employers typically give independent contractors for tax purposes:

Form 1099-MISC (Miscellaneous Income): Historically, this form was used to report various types of income, including non-employee compensation. However, starting in tax year 2020, the IRS introduced Form 1099-NEC (Nonemployee Compensation) to specifically report payments made to independent contractors for their services.
Form 1099-NEC (Nonemployee Compensation): This form is specifically used to report payments of $600 or more made to an independent contractor or freelancer for their services during the tax year. It is meant to separate nonemployee compensation from other types of miscellaneous income.

Final takeaway

Luggage delivery services play an important role in customer service. When passengers’ luggage is delayed, they can feel hopeless. As a luggage delivery driver you can earn extra cash while relieving customer stress.