Driving For Amazon Flex (FULL POV Shift)
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
- I just drove for Amazon Flex, how much did I make, did I encounter any problems, how many miles did I have to drive and ultimately was it worth it?
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0:00 - Intro
1:17 - How Your Paid (Plus Bonus Pay Strategy)
2:52 -Arriving To The Warehouse
3:19 - Check-In & Loading Procedure
4:18 - Route Assignment (Example)
4:52 - Rural vs Metro Based Shifts
6:04 - Package Reorganization Hack
7:07 - First Delivery
7:19 - Drop Offs With Delivery Notes
7:45 - Customer Encounter (What To Do)
9:31 - Customer Encounter #2
10:27 - Shift End (First Impressions)
12:07 - Complete Earnings Breakdown
14:48 - Is Driving For Amazon Flex Worth It?
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I so flex almost every day. Our warehouse puts yellow stickers on all the packages numbering them from 1 to last. As you scan them in and load you can also sort. Hope that helps and God bless you thanks for all your hard work!
Done a few blocks on flex out of Amr Cyn Hub it pays ok I only accept blocks when its over $150 for 3-4 hour block but when I accept the block I always get sent 1 hour north for the delivery's haven't done it for a while. I ended up buying a ford transit connect cargo van started my own courier business and was able to get a contract with a big medical supply company been working with them for the last 5 months. Keep up the good work
How’s that going
Can you tell me more about it?
@@Alex-ym6en I think he said enough, keep up the good work...
That also means more opportunities to come
how are u getting $150 here in UK we get like 40-70 (converted ur currency)
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I always put as many packages in the passenger seat when I do these types of runs for Walmart. It helps me find the correct package and scan it in before parking at the customer's residence.
I’m going to add this to my collection of delivery apps. Food delivery has been slow and I just quit my restaurant job because mentally it was too draining..
If you have a 4 hour shift and get say 10 packages, expect a LOT of driving in between drop offs, maybe15 minutes betweeneach stop. 40 packages, a lot less driving. Drop offs are going to be a LOT closer to each other, maybe 2 to 5 minutes.
Apartment complexes and businesses are the worst, very time consuming for each stop trying to figure out where the exact drop off point is, gate and security codes, walking up stairs and through hallways, etc.
As a former amqzon prime driver. It could help you guys to have a sharpie and write the house numbers on the side of the boxes and have some stacked in the passenger seat. That way you shave off some time between houses looking for the box
Thanks 🙏. The best advice ever God bless you. I learn from you something new.
I’ve seen that on some of my packages before. I thought it was weird, wondering why, until I read this.
Great info! Thanks! I plan on doing this soon.
Why do that? Why not use the yellow stickers already there?
Pro tip: go to the Flex warehouse and check in once you're close but don't actually line up just yet. Let everyone else line up and try to be the last or one of the last drivers in line. Sometimes by the time they get to you they don't have any packages for you to deliver and you still get paid the full amount. I did this probably about 3 times where I got paid in full and didn't deliver a single package. Granted this was over a year ago and maybe they've changed since but worth a try
At my places they’ll catch u cuz they ask for ur name here and look u up in the computer
Doesn't work anymore. The check in and they assign you a route through your phone.
If everyone does this you wouldn’t b able to do it anymore.. 🤫 keep certain things to yourself
Check in time they won't allow u to check no more then 15min early. I tried lol. Let's say there's alot of flaws updated now.
Thought you were going to show how to pick up at the warehouse that’s the only reason I haven’t started lol
Very helpful, thank you. Waiting for Amazon Flex to come to York, Pa.
Glad to help!
Hey Mike thanks for the info. Great content keep up the great work you are doing. Did my first ever flex delivery yesterday a block of 3.5 hours payout $100.00. 45 packeges picked up. Drove 23 miles to the station for pickup then another 29 miles for the entire delivery run snd finished 1 hour sooner than expected and drove back home another 23 miles back. You are right it all depends where you get sent to deliver the packages and if the pickup station is close to you. In my case I would only consider payout larger than$25/h to be able to make it worth my time. As with all these gig apps you gotta know your market. Patience to learn is key. The other drawback I see os that they Cap your hours to a max per week. That makes it elegible to be a filler app when you combine it with Another
A good tip with flex is to review your itinerary before you leave the hub. You may have time stops on your route. And they always seem to put them at the end of your delivery. I do this to avoid going back to the flex hub to return a package. I’ve also shown the supervisors that a package should’ve been delivered before my pick up time. They never take it back they always say to attempted delivery.
Awesome! Thank you for this info!! 🙏🙏
I just discovered you today and am watching all your videos!
Sucks, with inflation $20/hr is like the new $9/hr so this isnt even very appealing anymore..
Same, after accounting in my gas($15), maintenance-wear-tear($5), taxes(10%), trying to deliver 50 packages quickly within a couple hours ... the folks working at McDonalds made more than me
@@nabi5864 what city are you driving for flex?
I know this is old but don't forget 12.4% to social security@@nabi5864
Super helpful. I’m signed up and haven’t done it yet cuz I was worried about not knowing mileage or package count
Glad to help Rex
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Did my first flex block yesterday and I had 29 deliveries and I organized my packages by order letter. for example AAA-passenger seat, BBB-driver rear, CCC-middle rear, DDD-Passenger rear, and all the boxes in the trunk. it really did help me because I did not have many packages and I just read what letter I had and quickly found them.
Our delivery station provides magnets for your car if they have any available.. I have also bought Amazon Flex magnets from Amazon that I put on my doors when I am delivering. The yellow stickers are so helpful because they give you the the route. Just arrange your packages in order.
Hey Mike, I just heard on your brothers channel that you ordered a model Y a few months ago. I just put a model 3 on order strictly to do delivery work with. I’d love to hear what your experience is like when you get your model Y. I was considering documenting my experience because I have yet to see a RUclipsr that is a full-time delivery driver using a Tesla.
Never take a block under 100. Let it surge. In my area I also don’t wear the vest. It’s like a target on our backs to get robbed or car jacked.
They have sent me 45 minutes/hour out of Houston. When I load and don't know area I use alphabetical street order to organize. You can get tips on Fresh warehouse orders or Whole Foods. deliveries
Pro tip: do Whole Foods before anything last resort do warehouse deliveries… also on mileage just sign up for Lyft and Uber then do destination filter back to home and you should be able to count ALL the mileage since technically you were still working(it would be just for another gig company)
That’s interesting ! Why do you say do Whole Foods first ?
@@1nner.w0rld cause they tip and it’s and easier delivery with less impact on car. Affluent customers tip better and they shop at whole food
But how often do they tip well? I did WF once. Had to drive to a different city for every delivery. One customer was definitely very wealthy but still didn’t earn much. $22.50 plus $17 tips. 60 miles including commute. And the bags were much more difficult to carry than packages. Is it usually better than this?
To really know the your city you have to do it at least 3 months. If your city don’t tip well and they are affluent then do something else I can only speak for my area. Some day are bad some are good and some are great. It averages out.
@@flacov I guess I will see after doing more. I was just disappointed with the first day considering how well people spoke of it.
I wear a cap with the corresponding food delivery app I'm delivering that order for. Makes it so much easier dealing with businesses.
Do test the flex delivery from mall retailers when that rolls out... that would beat driving the the warehouse....
Flex is the best if you are in close proximity of the warehouse. If you do I it long enough you will eventually have to drive very far to deliver your packages
A 3 hour shift $69 . 14 stops 45 packages . I finished in a hour literally lol
This is not possible always! Only if you get all houses and if its a gated community and customer does not provide the gate codes, you end up loosing time
Gas is $6 a gallon here in Ca, Need to know mileage first
Tip, when taking your photo try to get a bigger area not just the package, if possible get the address in the photo. Another tip send the customer a text about the package at the door this way they know it there, also if you have multiple packages state how many in the text, if you see other packages there when you get there include it in the count, again it let's the customer know you were at there door, you usually get a thank you as you are on your way to the next stop. Keep track of your miles with a mileage tracker app use those miles on your taxes.
I have a Hyundai Accent (4 door car)-will I be able to fit all the packages in my car for a 4 hour shift, or just the 3 hour one?
@@ericstacey4335 It's possible, it all depends on the size of some of the boxes, I used to do it in a 2013 ford focus.
@@whome1629 I'll probably just try the 3 hour one first. I'm nervous, but I do door dash also, so I'm used to delivering. I like it lol
Hi Mike!
Hope u r fine.
Let me ask you: what is next on your amazon flex app screen after you take the picture of the package? What do you have to tap next?
Thanks
Thanks for the video. What shifts do you think, are least popular?
If the end of my route leaves me 60 miles from home, I’m claiming those miles minus the miles to the warehouse.
I had 48 packages/stops in my last 4 hour block. Also about 20 minutes away from the warehouse, it took all of 4 hours.
Thank you
Texas rural delivery @ 4 a.m. I had a older lady confront me with a revolver.
In bigger markets the pay isn’t worth it overall. High mileage on your car. High tax rates on your earnings. And the likelihood of you getting tips often has been diminished ever since Amazon started accepting EBT. Most of those food deliveries are from EBT and you can’t tip with that payment method. So…a high number of packages to deliver for the amount you are getting paid makes it not worth it. It stresses you out. The higher the amount of the block , the more packages in your block (route). Time is money. They don’t pay you for time that you spend completing the packages after the agreed time of the block. So for whatever reasons you are out past that time you won’t get paid for that. And contact support are very rude people. Most (if not all) work from home. I’ve heard some pretty interesting things in the background of a few of the calls I’ve had to make to them. In my experience it wasn’t worth it. This video didn’t show an actual package pickup process. It was edited. Those carts are stuffed. The trunk,backseat (and floorboard), front passenger seat (and floorboard) would’ve been loaded down for $81 block here in Las Vegas. And there’s blocks starting at 3:00-4:00-5:00 AM. So a market like San Diego,San Francisco etc would be even worse. Somewhere rural would be better I would think. Inner city isn’t worth it.
Good you mention Vegas , just moved here an was wondering of trying Amazon Flex here. So is not worth it here in Vegas ?
I like to organize all my packages before leave the warehouse that makes me delivery them more quickly
Yuuuup
Dang- that would be three gallons of gas like 5 bucks per gallon,,, so 15 less dollars.
Dusk driving in PA, watch out for DEER, at least the ones near North Park seem to know how to look both ways before crossing, but them real rural deer can be dangerous.
100%, saw one on this shift actually
Why are there only after 2pm blocks in our area , Pitt.? Where are the morning blocks?
@@YourDriverMike Missed one (NOT a North Park deer!) by about 2" yesterday.
I would like to do this as a side gig but not sure if it is worth the drive since gas is so expensive now.
So how do y manage deliveries in busy city areas … parking issues , do u have any tips ? I will be starting soon and I am a little worried about this part ….
I've been looking for a great job for years. I will try Amazon Flex, thank you for video!
Watch your maps; if you can, reorganize your dropoffs to guide you toward home. You don't have to do the run in the order Amazon sets up.
Wow first time I’ve heard that, interesting! I do like how Flex always navigates me forward and I do feel like they do a good job optimizing the route
I had to do so reorganizing with FedEx small package delivery quite often during peak season.
Making you wear that vest is BS. That alone means you're an employee and not an independent contractor. If it's 100% optional then that's fine, but if it's required then it's an issue. When you hire a plumber to fix a leak do you tell him what he can wear while he fixes it? I don't think so!
Is it good to drive a lot of miles to write off in taxes or better just to do closer delivery to home ?
I worked for amazon as a delivery driver for real. I quit them because they lie a lot to the drivers. 180 stops with 300 packages. Most of your stops are 2 -5 houses, sometimes not even on same street. THAT IS ONE STOP. Or a stop to a retirement facility listed as 1 stop 30packages. Said stop you have to walk a couple miles in the complex to deliver this 1 stop lol. But 28 stops for a 4 hour shift? If i was in an amazon van, i was averaging 25-40 stops an hour. Maybe I should look into flex lol.
You can choose which warehouse you want to go to? There's a warehouse 2 mile away from me so im assuming that i won't be delivering anything too far like 15 miles or more right? Also in the morning do have to choose your evening shift if thats what you wanna do? Im interested in doing a split shift
9:00 very helpful hack
Flex is trash. The route I got is in another city 60 miles there and 60 miles back for $61. Unreal
Sometimes you can get paid for free or for a much smaller route than what you accepted!
Didn’t know you could use a smaller car for flex nice 👍
I mostly saw compact/mid sized vehicles at the warehouse. Some SUVs as well
I did ups seasonal, pvd. I used a Kia Soul and did 150-200 stops a day. It’s possible, you just have to stage your packages perfectly and cram everything in there lol.
I just got approved to drive for flex and have a question do they give you a vest or do you have to buy it?
Better to organize packages saves time on the road
Great video! One question specifically for you, Mike. You count your business miles from home because you have a home office that's related to your Amazon Flex gig? Or is there another reason why you can actually start counting your business miles from home with this specific Amazon Flex block in the video?
(I know that one can start tracking business miles with Amazon if one is on 'Available Now' mode.)
I start the miles count as soon as I start that app, i stop tracking after the last stop.
Can you explain why Amazon has the DSP and the flex. It seems like DSP would deliver to the same areas as what Flex drivers would deliver to.
Coming from an ex amazon driver. Sometimes there are just to many packages for the dsps to handle. Or there are many call outs from dsps, van break downs etc.
DSP go out during the mornings, Flex is for same day order. You order in the morning and it will be there in the afternoon if the product is available locally.
It's my first day but how do you know which warehouse to head to ?
Dude it's called numbering your packages from to 2-30 or 2 -45 how many packages you got that's what we do we number our packages and that's how we are able to finish early than the normal
Can I only work one or 2 days a week with Amazon flex, or do I have to commit to 5 days a week of work?
As as an ex-fedex driver I used to do from 25-35 stops an hour average the most I ever did was 45 and used to get paid $1.25 per stop ... I used to love that job then I got injured sadly
How? 35?
@D F I learned the area that I used to do very well...learned the streets and would look up the streets before hand to see if I had any packages there... organization of your truck is very important...my package handler was the best he would help me organizing my truck... I would go through half my route or at least 1 3rd of my route then I would stop and arrange everything again and push everything forward ...
It helps out alot and sometimes we spend more time looking for packaged rather than delivering...makes a big difference...and I would also run the whole route
Mike you need a cart go buy you a cart ...in case you have to walk a little bit with all the bags .. sometimes it's heavy and sometimes have milk there's no way I'm without my cart for this reason....
I bought a little strobe light for my Kia soul people have been saying that's great we at least know it's someone who working
How platforms have you driven for? How many are out there?
What about tolls, do you have to pay for tolls yourself
What happens if you go (delivery) past 9 on a 5-9 shift? Overtime pay? Sometimes there's traffic...Thanks
No over time pay.
How do you know where the pick up spot (warehouse) is? Does it tell you where to go to pick up the packages to deliver when you select a block?
It shows the name of the location which you can search in your maps. If there’s one for a warehouse, Whole Foods, or a mall, I can see which one it is. If you accept the block it will eventually provide directions to the address.
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Hey I was wondering are there any construction apps or fixer-upper guys apps that I can apply to make job money work on the side
Home advisor and Angi Leads. You have a profile so people know your background and whether you’re certified in whatever. Either way, I usually get requests for ikea furniture build, assemble trampolines, things like that. Usually pops up once or twice a day. I’ve never done it though.
I can usually get over $20hr driving DD and Uber Eats... I don't see a plus with Flex and it seems a lot of hassle... just MHO.
With Uber eats aren’t you assigned orders you can’t decline ?
@@1nner.w0rld no. Easier to decline with no kickback.
lol you can get $30+ per hour if you only do flex surges. Even more if you finish your block earlier
@@joep2590 can't get on flex here...saturated.
Can I get everyone’s POV. Did you set up an LLC? I just started doing gig apps about 3 months ago. I would appreciate the feedback.
You can set up an LLC but it's not necessary.
Right. It’s not necessary. But you can get an employee identification number for free at the IRS website. You can use that rather than your ssn#
By any chance somebody knows how can I get more WAREHOUSE? I only have 2 and in Google maps I can see there are at least 3 more warehouse, I've sent email and they replied to me nonsense stuffs :/
The app should have the pickup facility in your area the other two may be may not be for that.
Does Amazon flex track your speed?
can the customer tip you in person on warehouse deliveries
how do you know which packages go to this address ?
I drove for a contracting company for Amazon let me asks you a question I tried doing this but the application was soo long do I half to wait til it end to apply for the job??? Ps stay safe out there in god bless us all out here.
There is no long application process for flex drivers, it all depends on if there are opening and how many people are on the waiting list. You can be placed on a waiting list, I was told that if you work for a DSP they don't want you on flex.
@@whome1629 that was two years ago can you screenshot the app for Me I appreciate it in thanks for replying
I try to shoot for $27+ an hour to help cover commuting to / from and the miles of the route etc
I'm just wondering how much are the shifts that you take to make 27+
@@shadowrealm6013 The last 2 shifts I have taken were a 3.5 hour for 109.50 and couple days before that was a 4 hour for 108
I kill it on flex and enjoy it more than door dash
Till tax time comes
did you pick up from pit5?
how did u apple for the amazon flex job
Do you get a W2 or a 1099 at the end of the year?.
1099
o u don’t know where your going til the app says it… unsafe for me tbh
Where do I sign up for Amazon flex. I'm having a hard time
Look on amazons website on the very bottom with all of those links. Sign up link may be there. Also, I was on a waiting list for around 9 months, so you may have that problem as well.
How much old car, i can use for flex?
True true. Love amazon..been doing it for 4 yrs. And still people don't all know we are flex drivers..they think im amazon driving MY car lol..yea its my car..wish it was amazons car😅
This might complicate mileage calculations for tax purposes but if you get a bunch of deliveries to the same area and they aren't very large it might be worth having an electric scooter or bike in the car that you can pull out for those. Park once, zip around to do a few deliveries at once, then back in the car to the next delivery. should save you a lot of time looking for parking, but it would only work in certain situations.
28 STOPS...I COULD DO THAT IN AN HOUR!!
But how much you spent in gas?
I like Amazon flex pays great no cap 😬
CAP
@@vanmasterflash7153 can get u by if your down bad
Never taking an order under 106
If you finish your shift early, can you go back and pick up another shift that same day??
You cannot pickup a shift if your previous shift block has not ended. No double dipping. But once your last shift ends, yes you may pick up another. Do 3 or 4 shifts in 1 day, but no overlapping.
Sometimes you can see another block if it busy and they need the packages to go out, if you know you will finish before your end time and can get back to the pickup location on time then it's a yes.
Do any of these gig providers pay enough for commercial insurances?
Hell no
@@chocolateslayr6017 it's a shame, they know they need drivers. And it's a business in their contracts. Not a failing business.
@@fengshuienglish4420 Gig company's don't care period there well always be someone that will do it for less. Drivers come and go
@@chocolateslayr6017 yeah, but is the person driving for less really a business without commercial insurance? In those gig contracts.
They ought to. When ups does this they give every driver liberty mutual insurance.
You need an SUV or van or a truck. If you're just using a car you're almost never going to get any delivery opportunities
How many shifts can you work in one day?
10 hr days, and only 40 hrs a week max...
@@Blackphyre Man, you're so limited with that, but I guess that's where multi-apping comes into play if you side hustle full-time.
The gas price is toooo high
What car do you drive?
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To easy.....normally is 45 stop for 4 hours
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Kinda pointless when the video is mostly your face! Show the scanning and loading process and more delivery footage! In the future more actual footage and less face.
😂😂😂
Bruh, what’s so hard about scanning a barcode you need it to be shown
Do you want him to expose all the addresses ?
I wonder how much amazon paid him to make this video
Full POV shift? 🙄😒
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