A rivet carrier (22) for use in association with a driver (28) for driving rivets (24) into a work piece (32). The rivet carrier (22) includes mounting structure (34) for mounting the rivet carrier (22) on the driver (28). A body portion (36) of the rivet carrier (22) is in communication with the mounting structure (34) for receiving and retaining the rivet (24) for engagement by the driver (28). Angled rollers (56) are disposed in the body (36), and there are pivotable arms (46) in the body (36). A resilient member (50) retainably engages the pivotable arms (46). The rollers (56) are retained in recesses (58) in the body (36), and at least a portion of the pivotable arms (46) defines at least a portion of the recesses (58). Preferably, a pair of outlet vents (66) are provided in the body (36) of the rivet carrier (22) for venting air which is used to drive the rivet (24). One outlet vent (66) may be proximate the other outlet vent (66) to create laminar air flow.