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HDS partners with Rapid Global, Australia’s leading contractor compliance and workforce management platform, to ensure all operators meet the highest standards of safety, documentation, and legal readiness. Rapid helps us efficiently verify credentials, manage onboarding, and maintain compliance across our network.
This partnership ensures every contractor is operationally capable and fully compliant, supporting our commitment to safe, reliable, and high-quality logistics across every site and delivery.
The documents below are the minimum compliance requirements. Applications without all applicable documents will not proceed.
WorkCover Registration Certificate
Public Liability Insurance (Minimum cover: $20 million)
Marine Cargo Insurance
1. HDS Vans – Limit of Indemnity: $100,000 (industry standard preferred)
2. RDS Retail – Limit of Indemnity: $500,000 (industry standard preferred)
Contractor Agreement (This will be created upon application)
Company Annual Motor Vehicle Insurance
Annual Calibration Certificates: A calibration certificate from a registered refrigeration mechanic confirms that rear vehicle temperatures match the gauge reading. HDS requires this annually for delivery vehicles and may request a new certificate after major fridge repairs to ensure accuracy.
Food Authority Licence (If applicable and upon request)
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A 2 tonne truck / Van or larger, we require freezer vehicles only temp of -18c , a payload of 1.6 tones or above, a drivers licence, good english, a can do work attitude and a police check.
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
We take your availability into consideration and provide shifts based on that - future shifts are distributed on overall performance and lowest errors - the best drivers get the most and best shifts
Yes - a 2 tonne truck / Van or larger, we require freezer vehicles only temp of -18c
Yes - either as owner driver or as contractor with your own drivers and fleet of vehicles
Yes - Safety first - High vis vest, steel cap shoes, blue work pants
This opportunity is for an independent contractor. Actual earnings may vary depending on number of deliveries, time of day, location and other factors.
Offers are subject to change and may not be available in your area. HDS is not responsible for the products or services offered by third parties.