Best Delivery Company to Work for

Snatcher on 24/06/2022 - 15:25

Hi everyone,

Might be looking for some extra cash, delivery services have crossed my mind due to their flexibility. However, ideally I wouldn't want other people in my car and that limits the options. Reaching out to the ones who have had experiences or are knowledgeable, what are the best services to work for eg; Amazon, Door Dash, Uber Eats, Deliveroo and so forth. Keen to hear some inputs, much appreciated, thanks.

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  • John Kimble on 24/06/2022 - 15:51
    +1

    Sorry, I haven't done any…I was contemplating Amazon Flex at one point, got as far as needing Blue card training, then decided it wasn't worth it.

    I just got this email though, so perhaps if it's not targeted you can do that?

    Uber driver's also get a $300 referral bonus eg https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/uber.com

    Don't miss out on the opportunity to earn an extra $1,000* – here’s how!

    Hi John Kimble,

    Amazon Flex is offering select delivery partners who complete the onboarding process and finish at least one delivery block before Friday 15 July 2022 a one-time payment of $500*. To be eligible for this limited time offer, you must do both of the following:

    ✔ Complete your Bluecard training before 11 July 2022

    ✔ Complete one delivery block before 15 July 2022

    There's even more good news. If you complete at least 4 delivery blocks during the same period, the value will increase by a further $500. This gives you the opportunity to receive a one-time payment of up to $1,000 in addition to block rates.

    Register for Bluecard training today!

    What is Bluecard training?

    This is the final step before you can deliver with Amazon Flex – and a great step for developing your business overall! Bluecard training is a NSW safety certification for the transport and logistics industry, valid for 5 years. You can use it as an independent contractor partnering with us, as well as freight and road transport opportunities outside of Amazon Flex that you may be interested in! Watch this video and learn why this step is essential.

    We're here to help ensure your success. To learn more about Bluecard training or booking requirements, visit this site. Alternatively, please don’t hesitate to contact Support at [email protected] if you have any questions.

    How do I register for Bluecard training?

    Academy Green offers virtual or face to face Bluecard training at various times. To register, follow this link and enrol in the session that accomodates your schedule.

    As you complete the enrolment form, which mostly asks for basic information, you will need to verify your identity with clear scans or images of one of the following:

    ✔ Your Driver’s License

    ✔ Your Medicare Card

    ✔ Your passport or depending on your visa status, your VISA classification.

    Once you have completed the enrollment form, you will receive an email from Academy Green confirming your enrollment. You will also receive an email containing the training webinar link ahead of your session. We recommend using a laptop or desktop for the most effective training experience.

    Please enrol for one training session only.

    Already have a Bluecard?

    If you already have a valid Bluecard, you do not need to take the training again. Please contact our driver support and provide your Bluecard number and expiry date so that we can confirm your training is valid for Amazon Flex. Once you’re onboarded, start making deliveries on your own schedule, get paid, and enjoy life!

    Contact us on:
    1800 290 564
    8 AM to 11 PM AEST
    [email protected]

    We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon!

    The Amazon Flex team

    *To be eligible for this offer, you need to complete Bluecard training with our training partner, Academy Green, by 11:59pm AEST Monday 11 July 2022, and complete the specified number of delivery blocks before Friday 15 July 2022 11.59pm AEST. This is a limited time offer and only extends to delivery partners who receive this email invitation directly from Amazon Flex and who completed onboarding prior to 1 May 2022, but who have not completed Bluecard training at the time of this email.

    **Offer subject to Academy Green class availability. Amazon will pay for the cost of the training and pay you $120 for your time. This $120 will be paid to you once you have completed the training and completed your first delivery block for Amazon Flex. This is in addition to the payment you will receive for completing the block.

  • ankti231 on 24/06/2022 - 16:32
    +8

    Uber Eats:

    Pros:

    • Signup bonus - I got a $750 signup bonus easily just doing it parttime on Fri-Sun evenings for a couple of weeks and it was paid quickly
    • Quests - you get biweekly "quests" which give you an extra fixed money per delivery on top of the normal fee when you reach certain milestones within the time period. Unfortunately while these start out at like $10 for one delivery, they eventually go down to like $20 for 10 deliveries, and I think if you deliver a lot they disappear entirely. But with quests I was making around $45/hour my first week down to around $35/hour now.
    • Free withdrawals anytime, otherwise weekly payouts

    Cons:

    • Have to buy your own warming bag
    • Often have to take a photo of your helmet and/or mask and/or face before they let you go online. And no, one photo does not suffice for more than one thing
    • Support/corporate is notoriously shit

    Deliveroo:

    Pros:

    • They send you an awesome starting pack free, with a reflective rain jacket and big warmer bag

    Cons:

    • If there are a lot of riders in your area they will put you on a waiting list rather than letting you start immediately. For me it was only a couple of weeks though
    • You are restricted to the area you signed up to
    • No extra bonuses other than the standard surge pricing
    • Fortnightly payouts, and theres a fee to withdrawal early

    No experience with Door Dash or Amazon.

    Pros of food delivery in general:

    • True flexibility, no shifts

    Cons of food delivery in general:

    • They're only really busy during meal times, with the exception that Friday and Saturday nights are busy till late, so if you work full time a lot of it will be sitting around waiting for a job (may be better if you keep a really high approval rating as I suspect they prioritise those drivers). Which is good if you have something else to do, bad if you want to be making constant money like a real job. Personally I'd only ever do it part time.
    • If you're on a bike/scooter, it's freezing in winter.
    • For you, time is money, for the restaurant deciding who's food to prioritise making, you're a distant second priority to the customers who actually visit the restaurant. You spend a lot of time waiting in the restaurant seething while you wonder if it's worth continuing to wait or cancelling. If they even let you stay inside.
    • For you, your responsibility is getting the sealed bag to the customer, for the customer you are responsible for the contents of the sealed bag and how they were cooked.
  • BewareOfThe Dog on 24/06/2022 - 17:45

    My Partners son has started doing Door Dash, and seems to enjoy it so far, however, he hasn't taken on any of the advice I have given him by opening 2 to 3 extra bank accounts. ie 1 for Tax Collection, 1 for incoming and Outgoings.

    I found one site that looks good, as far as spreadsheet deductions go etc IE: like this or this

    • foxmulder on 25/06/2022 - 10:12

      These 3 accounts just for door dash right? Why not just 1? And of course another account for personal.

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 24/06/2022 - 17:47
    +5

    Also Invest in headphones.
    Please don't be one of these inconsiderate, selfish twats, that waits at the counter watching videos, talking on speakerphone, and having multiple notifications go off. There are patrons there trying to relax, and enjoy their lunch/dinner.

  • Snatcher on 25/06/2022 - 08:27

    Thanks for all the inputs. Looks like Uber Eats could be a good starting point, their promotion is just about to expire, I will wait to see if a new one pops up to get that as well.
    Happy to hear any more advice if someone would like to contribute, thank you.

  • chrisn26 on 25/06/2022 - 11:49
    +1

    How about stuff like airtasker? A gotcha is with the insurance (stuff like public liability, vehicle, cargo etc). The onus is on you since you're technically running a subcontracting business. All the best OP, this is going to be a bumpy decade.

  • Kremleen on 26/06/2022 - 01:14

    I've been doing Doordash on the side and the money is pretty low but it is easy
    Pros:

    • Streamlined sign up process
    • You sometimes work as a personal shopper
    • Stores can range from servos, restaurants to pharmacies and retail

    Cons:

    • On average, you get $10-12 per delivery before any deductions but I personally struggles to finish more than 3 per hour as during dinner time, a lot of time and money is wasted on driving my car through rush hour traffic and finding parking on main streets
    • If a zone is not busy, you can't start dashing in that zone if you haven't scheduled it before
    • Bonus pay schedule is usually fixed and never goes past $5 per delivery (mostly $1.5-$3 bonus)
    • Early withdrawal sometimes incurs a fee
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