It happens all the time on Amazon Flex: You’re ready to finish a delivery, but the app won’t let you because you’re not close enough to the delivery location. Did you know that there’s a trick you can use to complete a delivery without being inside the geofence? It’s called the airplane mode trick, and […]
Amazon Flex support options: How to call, chat, and email customer service!
Amazon makes it easy to call or chat with Flex support while you’re out on a delivery: All you have to do is tap the Help button in the upper corner to call or start a live chat. But when you aren’t actively doing deliveries, you have to take extra steps to contact Amazon and […]
Deactivated from Amazon Flex? 14 reasons why, and how to get reactivated
Getting deactivated from Amazon Flex is a major disappointment that often surprises most Flex drivers. Here’s how it usually happens: One day, you open the app and see a notice that you were deactivated. Amazon will also email you when you’ve been deactivated. “Deactivated” means that you can’t do any more deliveries—your days as a […]
See the highest driver pay on Amazon Flex! A $242 block, $1200 per week, and more
If you want to deliver for Amazon Flex, there’s no doubt that you’re curious about the earnings potential. You’ll want to know the average pay, the highest pay, and the lowest pay. With that information, you can make an educated decision and set realistic expectations. In this article, let’s look at examples of the highest […]
Seasonal drivers on Amazon Flex: How to deliver for the holiday season!
In November and December, delivery companies hire fleets of seasonal delivery drivers to handle the massive yearly spike in delivery demand. Amazon Flex began to onboard seasonal drivers for the 2022 holiday season. Starting in November 2022, people on the Flex driver waitlist began to receive invitations to deliver for Flex on a seasonal basis. […]
How to get instant pay on Spark, Amazon Flex, DoorDash, Uber, Lyft, & Instacart
You earned it, and now you want to cash it out—But most gig apps only deposit your earnings once each week! If you need your money sooner than payday, many apps allow you to instantly withdraw your earnings—for a fee. But what are your options if you want quick access to your earnings without paying […]
How to get preferred scheduling and reserved offers on Amazon Flex!
Amazon Flex drivers are always hungry for more offers. If you can get as many high-paying blocks as you want, Amazon Flex can be the best delivery app. But things get tough when you don’t get any good reserved blocks or regular offers disappear before you can claim them. That’s where preferred scheduling can help. […]
Amazon one-time passwords (OTP): Tips for customers and delivery drivers
Did you know that Amazon sometimes requires a one-time password (OTP) for high-value deliveries? If you’re an Amazon customer, you must give your driver the password to receive your package. How to find an OTP code: Go to the order tracking page at Your Orders > Track Package. The code is listed at the top […]
Retail delivery on Amazon Flex: What it’s like for drivers & customers
Amazon now offers same-day delivery that comes directly from local retail stores instead of an Amazon warehouse. Customers can get same-day retail deliveries from stores like GNC, Pacsun, 100% Pure, and Sur la Table at participating malls. And if you’re a Flex driver, watch out for the new Retail Delivery order type. If you schedule […]
The best gas cards & discounts for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash & Amazon Flex drivers
Gas is one of your most significant expenses when you drive for apps like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Amazon Flex, and Spark. The gig companies don’t directly compensate drivers for gas—As a 1099 contractor, you are responsible for your own gas expenses. But the gig apps know how that gas is at the top of mind […]