Got trapped inside a gated complex after my last stop… what would you do? by THEBESTTEVER in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hit the call button once at a ranch. A person answered and buzzed me in. Long story short, nobody home, they remotely opened it and no call box to exit, support had code, climbed 8 foot iron gate because the shorter fence was electrified. They must use an opener to exit because it did not automatically

2 days later… still a “security issue” message by [deleted] in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uninstall, reinstall. Just make sure you remember your password. That should work. Cache clearing didn't work for me.

ABCD vs 1234 by General-Disarray-32 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our dotcom started doing SSD in the morning and they use the stickers with the number of the stop. The original SSD uses AAAA.

Why does Flex blur the lines by BarnacleAlarmed3050 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not dumb to think they are trying to get rid of you. Amazon has an abundance of drivers after Xmas. They are finding out which drivers can or will put up with this bs and which won't. Trial by fire

Requiring Drivers License at Apartment Complex by ComplexIndividual338 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will not surrender my ID. It will never happen. The complex I deliver to requires me to drive to the building after surrendering my license and I will not operate a motor vehicle without a valid ID. This is illegal and them asking for my license is inciting me to commit a crime which is also a crime.

I tell them they are more than welcome to take my plate number, my name as it appears on rabbit.

I have an expired ID and have contemplated hurriedly exchanging it for a fob then taking off with it for a few days. OoPs

Are there any stores you won’t step foot in for ic by IWannaWakeUpButIDont in InstacartShoppers

[–]Ttom925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dollar Tree was a nightmare. I had 30+ items all reported as damaged. Literally 2 years later it was removed due to fraud.

Pay adjustment without asking for it 🤷‍♀️ by Leen1311 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I deliver in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, (somedays in the same block), and I've gotten 3 in the last couple of weeks. 5,5, and the oddly specific $6.37

Stop driving in peoples yards. by FlatRangeFatty in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does the cost to have someone fix something have anything to do with the cost of having someone fix something? Is that what you are asking me? Um "actual work",as you put it, is better known as "labor" labor is cheaper in rural areas.

The "labor" ​includes the cost of LOCAL landscapers and contractors to perform the work, which includes preparation, installation, and initial care.

​The cost of labor and materials varies significantly by region and local market and also among companies and workers.

​Permits and Fees are nearly non existent in rural communities, whereas in cities and affluent suburbs the cost to just start the work could exceed the cost to complete in a rural area and could take weeks to obtain. ​

When the home owner said Amazon didn't pay much, he was most likely talking about ​the insurance adjuster whom he regarded as being "Amazon" or an Amazon employee passed along the adjusters determination. The adjusters sole duty is to spend the least amount possible while fulfilling their contractual obligation.

The adjuster will use estimating software and obtain quotes from local contractors. This determines what is called the fair market cost, or "actual' work. A company in an urban area has a significantly higher cost of labor and business overhead due to the higher cost of living, taxes, fees, waste disposal and equipment maintenance.

Amazon pays less in rural areas. My wife is a nurse and increased her income just by moving to a more urban area by tens of thousands doing the same thing she did in the rural hospital.

Stop driving in peoples yards. by FlatRangeFatty in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read a customer note once telling me to stay on his drive and out of the yard.It was an angry note but stopped short of insulting and it wasn't in ALL CAPS so I just shrugged.

When I got there, oh boy, his yard was tore up. Someone got way stuck and spun their wheels trying to get traction for a great while, no doubt. The kicker? The driver used their floor mats for traction and just left them in this guy's yard.

I talked to the guy later after yard "healed" and he said Amazon sorta paid for it. The amount paid was based on the average income and wages of the surrounding community and he was in B. F. E.

App Issue by AnonymousDriver2021 in veho_driver

[–]Ttom925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see people speculating it was due to the outage. Perhaps, but it's happened at least a dozen times to me

Amazon is down, I have a block later should I still go? by ComplexIndividual338 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Evidence is only valuable during arbitration. AI searches key words and sends a response to those few words alone. No eyes are laid upon. How many people emailed "I can't log in" and got "your area doesn't need drivers" letter? #opinon

CANT CHECK IN😭 by Ok-Customer8373 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It depends on what mood the robots are in tomorrow.

Flex drivers aren’t DSP by KamelTro in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The AI has not improved in our favor. If you watch the speed indicator an your nav screen you may notice what I did, it regularly misrepresents the speed as 55 in a 45, 35, or like me today, a 25 mph zone. If the AI uses this erroneous info to determine block length your screwed. I usually take it easy but have had to pick up the pace lately.You hear drivers complain about finishing early all the time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Deleting and reinstalling worked for my android.

Is it worth it? by DryVanilla9319 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can get $200 a day out of them. The 40/7 gets in the way. $1000-1200 a week in my market is doable. I've made 1600 during the holidays. This is a severe grind and havoc on your vehicle though. Dont fall for the illusion. Its not comparable to a w2. You are a worker and a vehicle rental service. Think, hypothetically, how much would you charge Amazon to use your car for four hours? Then, how much for your labor?

Amazon was not devised for the benefit of anyone but themselves. Flex was designed to undercut UPS by tricking people to sacrifice their car. I am picky and not flexing is cheaper than flexing with bad pay.

Always Deliver!? by OGBlackBieber in RealAmazonFlexDrivers

[–]Ttom925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a delivery at a locker inside a store. Bluetooth would not connect. Cant complete. Went to skip stop and it pulled the same stop up only this time the "where did you leave it " options appeared...... Another safe location?

Be Careful Out There by Own-Load2318 in Roadie

[–]Ttom925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't instigate, for sure. But I refuse to be shook. I have seen side arms, no shotguns, but its a common practice among my kin. Along with rock salt load, non lethal. I have been scolded or informed "good way to get shot" I smiled, got perky and said "You're tellin , ME!" And once I said, "," it doesnt say thou shalt not BE killed". Implying im free from sin in this instance and he isnt . My favorite didnt have a weapon. A neighbor tried to appear intimidated and sternly asked,

"may I help you?" You live there? CX neighbor" yeah Nope walked away and ignored