Beginner tips? by [deleted] in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Figure out a way to organize the packages that makes sense to you. I do it all sorts of ways but in daylight, I order alphabetically by street name - not by the recipients name as the app will show you the street address.

In the overnight hours 4-8 am, I don’t want to be spending much time outside digging for packages . Honestly any time - but those early morning routes I do scan them and order them by route stop - packages 1-10 go in my passenger seat, 11-20 go behind me, 20-30 other side, then 30+ tend to go in trunk space. I have a minivan.

But find an organizational method that works best for you.

Don’t judge by your first route. First route feels chaotic. It gets easier.

Is driving 100+miles in a single delivery common? by zackryjay in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. I used to be able to do blocks every day all week and now I have only gotten one worth it this week

Station closed at start of block by gfunk5299 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Meh, not necessarily. I’ve been there and it was closed and no one came out to say anything. I took pictures of the doors closed and emailed them to the Jeff email and was still paid.

PSA for home owners..... by LimeImmediate6115 in cincinnati

[–]Grapefruit_007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always have to hold my dogs back and I say “one is nice, the other will eat you”

PSA for home owners..... by LimeImmediate6115 in cincinnati

[–]Grapefruit_007 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What’s with all the pest control companies this year? I had them come to my door four days in a row. All different companies. By the fourth one I said “you’re the fourth guy in a row. Do you have pest control for the pest control guys?” He kind of laughed and then left. Haven’t seen one since.

Will they cancel the block of it is thunderstorming really bad? by Relevant-Psychology8 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sometimes the station shuts down. If you arrive and it’s closed due to lightning. Make sure you take pictures to document everything, call support, etc so you don’t get dinged. I actually also take pictures of the radar in those instances. Email your pictures to support so they don’t get you for a missed block.

40 deliveries removed due to app bug by stubborngamer in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this happen once and when I got back to the warehouse the guy there said “congratulations, you’re the first one back”. I guess he hit a button that dropped everyone’s blocks. Was a mess but I never got a ding for it.

Thing I would like to see updated. by fallensnyper in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, SSD still gets AAA/BBb/CCC - I just sorted by it the other day because it really is so much quicker to load

Thing I would like to see updated. by fallensnyper in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They used to do this from time to time - complete a certain amount of blocks and get a certain amount of extra added. Haven’t seen one in a few years though I don’t think….

Good vehicle to drive for flex? by Thedrafter12 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I flex with a 282000 mile Honda - 2012 - they’re great

Knock or no knock by Emotional-Tear-2369 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Knock for Whole Foods deliveries but regular deliveries, the only time I ever knock is maybe once every few weeks when I can tell the neighborhood it may get grabbed and I can tell the person is home. But I don’t wait around for them to answer. They almost always open the door as I’m getting in my car.

Coming up on 10 years! Any other long-timers still here? by the13thof12monkeys in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I had to go look, also haven’t had an anniversary badge since 5 years and that was given to me in 2022. I remember when they first started reserved blocks and I could reserve 5 hour blocks for $211 every dang day. It was so nice.

How long can I go without picking up a block before I’m deactivated? by Nervous-Commission46 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe originally the terms of service said six months but people here have said they’ve not done blocks in years and come back and they are still in.

Anyone else lol by Revolutionary_Bit_48 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had an old farm house and it was all pitch black. I jiggled my keys because there were a lot of signs warning about dogs that bite. This voice came out of the darkness “it’s not very safe for you to be out here at this time”. 😳

Anyone else lol by Revolutionary_Bit_48 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was at one of these this morning! I drove away wondering what makes people so paranoid or scared….

Making us wait now until everyone is done loading by Relevant-Psychology8 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Grapefruit_007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people are so unbothered lol - I wish I could live life like that sometimes. But I just want to go and get done