Although the profession doesnt exactly sound glamorous, it can be lucrative.
Delivery services can vary widely when it comes to what youd deliver, whether its a pet or furniture.
And each has its own requirements for the driver and the vehicle.
Weve rounded up the best delivery gig options for the person who is ready to start driving and shipping.
CitizenShipper
CitizenShipperpays drivers to transport a customers pet or item along a pathof your choice.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
And theres plenty of demand to go around more than 175,000 shipments were listed in 2021.
So just how much driving do you have to do to get some real cash in your pocket?
Customers select your quote from a mix of other drivers.
Prospective shippers will have to stay competitive while ensuring a profit after gas, lodging and meals.
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Roadie
Roadieis a UPS company, and they call themselves a crowdsourced model disrupting the logistics industry.
The platform offers same-day delivery of any item to more than 90% of homes in the U.S. You must also be 18, have a Social Security Number and a valid U.S. drivers license.
Once you start driving, the site sets a lofty goal: you must maintain a minimum 4-star rating.
Well, thisDollyis the online version of the all-purpose object.
The site callsits gig-workers helpersand pays based on equipment and weight-lifting skills.
According toIndeed.com, the average hourly pay for a Dolly driver exceeds $32.
Thriving helpers can make as much as $1,000 a week, per the site.
Helpers get paid twice a week through PayPal, so the payment system is seamless.
Be warned, this is not just any sticker: this adhesive will advertise a specific business.
The service covers both delivery and moving, so expect to do some heavy lifting.
Ready to sign up?
Drivers must pass a background check and a driving history check.
Your vehicle must be from at least 2000 and pass an inspection, according to the site.
The company is currently onlyavailable in 20 states, including California, New York and Florida.
Drivers who do sign up can book their work through the platform and get paid within four days.
Even better, the platform has a cargo insurance policy to cover mishaps.
Dispatch
Dispatchis yet another platform that allows gig drivers to partner with clients across the country.
They also must be able to read and speak English.
Unlike most of the other sites, Dispatch driversmust beover the age of 23 to qualify.
Drivers could make as much as $75 to $125 a day, according to the site.
Before becoming a verified traveler, Grabr users will have to verify their identity throughStripe.
They can then communicate with the person they are shopping for through the platforms built-in messaging system.
Once the item is delivered, travelers get paid within three to 15 days.
Her work has appeared in Teen Vogue, Smithsonian Magazine and the Tampa Bay Times.
Kent McDill contributed to this report.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
