One of the biggest challenges as an Amazon Flex driver is to ensure that you are not late on any of your deliveries! Late deliveries means unhappy customers, and unhappy customers means that Amazon Flex may terminate you for consistently low on-time performance. Below are 5 ways to make sure you can reach a near-100%… Read More »5 ways to improve your on-time performance for Amazon Flex deliveries
One of the most common reasons for Amazon Prime accounts that get terminated are repeated failures to arrive on time for scheduled delivery blocks. Read on to find out how you are risking being late for or missing your Amazon Flex delivery blocks, and learn how you can improve your chances never getting terminated! [ad]… Read More »5 ways you are risking being late for Amazon Flex delivery blocks
Help! Amazon Flex shows no delivery blocks available! You’ve registered, completed the background check, installed the Amazon Flex app, set up your available times in the calendar, and you are ready to begin deliveries! But then, you get assigned very few blocks, or even no delivery blocks, for sometimes days, or even weeks. What’s happening?… Read More »How to get more Amazon Flex delivery blocks assigned
The most common reasons for receiving an Amazon Flex account termination notification is for repeated violations of either forfeiting delivery blocks within 45 minutes, late deliveries or missing deliveries. There is always the possibility of an unexpected emergency or issue that prevents you from making a delivery block or an on-time delivery, but the goal… Read More »How to make sure your Amazon Flex account is in good standing and does not get terminated
As an Amazon Flex driver, you are expected to meet customer service standards defined by Amazon. While being an independent contractor does provide a bit of flexibility, there are certain standards that must be met for you continue to be eligible to deliver for Amazon Flex. [ad] For the most part, being courteous and professional… Read More »Amazon Flex account termination and reinstatement
In addition to standard Amazon Prime Now package deliveries, Amazon Flex drivers are expected to deliver food for their Amazon Restaurants program – commonly called “hotwheels” within the community. The idea and instructions are similar to that of delivering packages, but with several important differences. Continue reading below to learn more about delivering food for… Read More »What is it like to do restaurant deliveries for Amazon Flex?
As you get the hang of delivering packages, and you continue to track your earnings and mileage, you will notice that your costs will continue to eat away at your final earnings. As an independent contractor, you are responsible for analyzing your cost structures and optimizing where you can. Fuel costs One of the most… Read More »How to keep your costs low while driving for Amazon Flex
Amazon Flex pays out earnings on a weekly basis for base pay and tips for the previous 7 days on every Wednesday. You are required to provide a bank account for direct deposit, which can take up to 5 days to process. [ad] Once your direct deposit is on its way, Amazon Flex will send… Read More »How quickly do I get paid through Amazon Flex?
Amazon Flex is the relative newcomer to the “gig economy” scene but shares many similarities with rideshare programs like Uber and Lyft. There are some key differences, though, and they help shape drivers’ experiences with each program. Delivering Packages vs People The obvious difference is that Amazon Flex requires you to deliver packages, while ridesharing… Read More »What are some differences between Amazon Flex and Uber / Lyft?
During your Amazon Flex experience, you will likely be reminded many times that you are driving as an independent contractor, and not an employee, for Amazon. What does this mean for you? Lack of benefits and reimbursement under Amazon Flex Legally, as an independent contractor, Amazon is not obligated to provide reimbursement and benefits that… Read More »What does it mean to be an independent contractor for Amazon Flex?