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Courier/DOT-1
Role summary
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The Courier/DOT-1 role involves safely driving a company vehicle, collecting and delivering packages, completing delivery records, handling shipments, and providing courteous customer service. Candidates typically need a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, the ability to meet Department of Transportation requirements, and the physical ability to lift, carry, and move packages. Reliability, punctuality, professional communication, route awareness, and the ability to work independently are essential. The role may require passing a background check, drug screening, medical assessment, and driving evaluation. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work, changing weather, early or variable shifts, and physically demanding duties.
Can I work in Hawaii?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse and driver jobs have no work visa; the H-2B covers only a temporary need, and its numbers for starts before 1 April 2027 were used up by 4 Sep 2026.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: H-2B petitions for commercial drivers must show English skills (order of 28 Apr 2025; visas issued after 15 Jun 2026 count as proof).
Official source: USCIS: H-2B temporary non-agricultural workers. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hawaii
Usual for Logistics jobs in Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; rents are very high, so ask about a relocation or housing payment |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Varies, more for senior hires; H-2B employers may not charge you recruitment fees (by law) |
| Flights | Varies; a joining flight is common for senior hires, home flights are rare |
| Contract | At will, no fixed term; E-3 permits run 2 years, TN and H-1B up to 3, then renew; H-2B 3 years at most |
| Leave | No paid vacation or sick leave by law; the employer or union contract sets them |
| Income tax | Federal 10% to 37% plus state 1.4% to 11%, plus 7.65% Social Security and Medicare |
| Health cover | Employer must insure staff working 20+ hours a week and pay at least half the cost (by law) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in Hawaii
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About Federal Express Corporation
Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx Express, is a global transportation and logistics company that provides time-definite delivery of packages and freight. It operates an extensive air and ground network connecting businesses and households across the United States and international markets. FedEx supports e-commerce, supply chains, urgent document delivery, healthcare shipments, and business-to-business logistics. Its employees work in courier services, aircraft and vehicle operations, sorting, customer support, technology, sales, and corporate functions. In Hawaii, FedEx helps connect the islands with the U.S. mainland and international destinations, making dependable transportation especially important for residents and businesses. The company generally values safety, service quality, integrity, teamwork, and operational reliability. Employment conditions, benefits, and pay can vary by position, work location, and applicable company policies.