Delivery jobs are no longer limited to the Post Office and the boxy brown trucks of UPS.
Thousands of delivery gigs, which stem from a plethora of on-demand delivery apps, are available nationwide.
Delivery services have been booming during the pandemic, creating a surge in demand for delivery workers.
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The vast majority of delivery app jobs are categorized as 1099, which means the workers are independent contractors.
Requirements are overall very low.
But the reality of delivery work is tough.
In addition to the work itself, apps glitch, customers stiff on tips and cars deteriorate.
Pay can vary based on a number of factors outside of your control.
And, depending on location, you may earn less than minimum wage.
Each app works a little differently.
Delivery App Jobs
Here are the top contenders for package-delivery gigs.
Generally speaking, these delivery jobs require larger vehicles because of the potential size of some orders.
Some heavy lifting may be required.
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Flex requires you to sign up for shifts, aka blocks, for most deliveries.
Blocks typically run four hours at a time, unless the shift is specifically for Prime Now packages.
Those blocks are shorter.
Insured four-door sedans or SUVs are required for most Flex packages.
For Prime Now blocks, smaller cars are allowed.
To apply, you must be at least 21 years old.
No dress code or special materials are required to start delivering.
Glassdoor reviews:3.6 out of 5.
The service is currently available in 48 major cities and metropolitan areas.
According to Glassdoor reviews, drivers report earning between $14 and $16 an hour.
You must be at least 23 years old to qualify.
Your vehicle just needs to be in fair condition.
Once accepted, Dispatch will send you a branded badge and hat that are required during deliveries.
Glassdoor reviews:3.5 out of 5.
All models of cars are welcomed as long as theyre insured.
you’re able to also deliver on a bicycle if you prefer.
Hourly rates arent guaranteed byPostmates, but tips go 100% to the drivers.
Postmates services more than 600,000 restaurants and stores in every state.
The company doesnt provide supplemental auto insurance and doesnt require any dress code.
You must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Uber recently acquired Postmates, but for now, nothing changes for couriers.
Glassdoor reviews:3.7 out of 5.
Food Delivery App Jobs
Many well-known delivery apps specialize in food delivery.
Heres how they work.
(BiteSquad workers were previously hired as W-2 employees.).
As aBiteSquaddriver, youll be required to wear a branded hat and shirt on the job.
BiteSquad supplies your clothing, but youll need to purchase a hot bag.
Delivery jobs are available in 14 states.
All youll need are an insured, reliable vehicle and a clean driving record.
DoorDash
Overall, Dasher requirements are low.
Theres no dress code, and the company provides a hot bag for free.
DoorDashis available in all 50 states.
DoorDash also acquired food-delivery company Caviar and has been combining the services.
Through the DoorDash app, drivers can choose orders through either Caviar or DoorDash.
The driver app for Caviar no longer exists and is now channeled through the Dasher app.
Glassdoor review: 4.0out of 5.
GrubHub
GrubHub operates in more than 4,000 cities.
Depending on the location, the company guarantees hourly wages.
Wages can be accessed early through Grubhub Instant Cash Out and a partnership with Chase Bank.
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Auto insurance and a reliable vehicle are required, and drivers must be 19 or older.
Theres no dress code.
While the company recommends its drivers use a hot bag for deliveries, it doesnt provide one.
Glassdoor reviews:3.9 out of 5.
A two- or four-door vehicle is required, as is auto insurance.
Uber provides additional coverage with a $1,000 deductible.
And in some regions, scooters and bicycles are accepted.
Youll earn around $10 to $15 an hour and get to keep all of your tips.
Youll need a hot bag for deliveries, but the company doesnt provide one.
A notable perk: Drivers can switch between Uber and Uber Eats on the same app.
Uber Eats operates in all 50 states.
Glassdoor reviews: 4.0out of 5.
Typically, these gigs involve an extra step: shopping for the items.
Youll also need to be able to lift and carry heavy loads.
But the extra effort could pay off through better tips.
Instacart
Instacart offers part-time W-2 jobs as well as independent delivery gigs.
The part-time positions dont have a delivery component, theyre in-store only.
In-store shoppers work in partner grocery stores, readying orders for delivery.
Full-service shoppers are independent contractors who, depending on the order, shop as well.
Full-service shoppers report earning between $10 and $14 an hour and keep all their tips.
No dress code is required.
Gigs are available in all 50 states.
Shipt pays every week via direct deposit, but you cant access your funds before then.
A branded Shipt shirt is the only uniform requirement, which the company provides for free.
Reusable grocery and insulated bags are on you, though.
In most locations, services are available 24/7, which means the delivery gigs are too.
Theres no shopping involved because the goods come from localGoPuffwarehouses that arent customer-facing.
Warehouse employees schedule your shifts and prepare orders for you.
Drivers typically earn $10 to $14 an hour and keep 100% of their tips.
GoPuff guarantees an hourly minimum wage that varies by location.
A paid alcohol-delivery training course is required in some areas.
Glassdoor reviews:3.4 out of 5.
Adam Hardy is a former staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Staff writer/editor Tiffany Wendeln Connors updated this post for 2021.
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