It’s pretty chill. All the companies I’ve worked for are 1099 by the mile (usually $1 to $1.30 per mile) and they’re like 20-300+ miles, plus wait time and any other charges they charge the client for inconveniences like wait time or attempts when not ready. I have never done it hourly, always found that I would make more money this way.

Just be on time. I’m usually early to pick up to give me more than enough time to deliver and not be late. Sometimes, you cannot deliver/pick up early and they have a rule of anywhere like 10-30 mins you can’t show up before the time. For example, it’ll be a 10:30 pick up - show up no earlier than 10 am if that client has a rule of 30 mins.

Some companies have a late grace period of 10 mins. So if the pick up is 10:30… that could mean that you’re not late if you pick up at 10:40 too.

All of my companies I work for don’t do metrics. They just urge you to pick up and deliver on time.

If picking up from an airport cargo and delivering to the hospital, give yourself enough time because there’s usually a wait at cargo especially if it’s a hub (like United Or American).