Many drive cars and trucks. Others use bikes or motorcycles. Messengers in big cities may even travel by foot. Messengers is in the Business, Management, and Finance Career Cluster. Although many work full time during regular business hours, schedules may include evenings and nights.
Some messengers work part time.
They spend most of their time alone making deliveries and are usually not closely supervised. Frequent driving while under time pressure may increase the chance of being in an accident. Wages vary with level of training, experience and location. Entry level wages may be lower. National Wages Pay varies by employer and type of messenger.