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. But Amazon Flex—the delivery program for independent contractors—didn’t onboard seasonal drivers until the 2022 holiday season. Starting in November 2022, people on the Flex driver waitlist began to receive invitations to deliver for Flex […]
How to get instant pay on Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Spark, Instacart, and Amazon Flex
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 […]
What does Preferred Scheduling on Amazon Flex really do?
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 a Flex driver, you can’t complete an OTP delivery without inputting the correct code. But what are you supposed to do if your customer isn’t there to receive the package, or can’t find their code? Will your ratings take […]
Retail delivery on Amazon: What it’s like for Flex 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 […]
Drivers: Get cash back on gas for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash & Amazon Flex
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 […]
Phone support for Amazon Flex drivers: How to call Amazon Flex customer service
Amazon makes it easy for Flex delivery drivers to call support while you’re out on a delivery. But when you aren’t doing deliveries, there used to be no way to call Amazon—Your only option was to email. Amazon Flex now has a phone support number that you can reach even when you’re not on a […]
Amazon Flex Surge! Drivers See $275 Offers and $55/Hour During Peak Season
Some Amazon Flex drivers are grabbing huge offers with hourly pay as high as $55 per hour! Base pay on Amazon Flex is around $18–$25 per hour, but payouts can climb much higher during periods of high demand. Drivers call it surge pay, and you’ll want to take advantage of these big payouts if they’re […]
No offers on Amazon Flex? Here’s why, and how to get more
Not getting any offers on Amazon Flex? You’re not alone. Many Flex drivers go through periods where offers are scarce and signing up for a block is difficult. Are your ratings the problem? Are there not enough offers to go around? Are bots getting all the offers before you can accept them? Read on to […]