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July 16 2018 – 2:43 PM Pacific Time Update Numerous reports today of Amazon Flex’s app issues. Upon signing into their accounts, users may receive the error: Support Code 03-003 Support Code 03-005 Support Code 800 [ad] No official word yet from Amazon Flex, but the issue seems to be widespread. If you are worried… Read More »Sign-In Error: Support Code 03-003, 03-005, 800 – July 16 2018

So now that you’ve gotten a few delivery blocks under your sleeve, it’s time to improve your delivery performance and reliability. Read on for our list of top 5 Amazon Flex tricks to help you get a leg up against the competition! Amazon Flex trick #1: Be strategic about the blocks you accept For the… Read More »Amazon Flex tricks you can’t afford to miss out on

If you’ve recently registered and been approved for Amazon Flex and are excited to start, but see an error message after receiving the welcome email and trying to access the Amazon Flex app, you may be wondering what this means. When you log into the Amazon Flex app, you might get an error message that… Read More »Amazon Flex App Error Message: “Sorry, there aren’t any delivery openings…”

Insurance for Amazon Flex might be one of the last things you worry about, which is natural given that you don’t expect to get in an accident. But like most things in life, things happen when you least expect them, and that is why it is absolutely crucial that you have the correct insurance coverage… Read More »Amazon Flex may VOID your auto insurance policy

Amazon Flex is undoubtedly a rewarding program for drivers. But it is far from simple, considering the difficulty in getting blocks assigned, the need to keep up your performance and your account in good standing. [ad] Many times, you will want to reach out to an official Amazon Flex support contact who can help answer… Read More »How to contact Amazon Flex driver support – phone numbers included

The Amazon Flex app is where you will spend most of your time scheduling and completing your deliveries. So it only makes sense that after signing up and getting approved for Amazon Flex, your next step is to download the Amazon Flex delivery app on your phone and start making deliveries! Unfortunately, because Amazon Flex… Read More »Download and install the Amazon Flex app on your phone

DISCLAIMER: This website provides the following information for educational purposes only, and does not endorse or condone any violation of terms or agreements caused by use of the “auto refresh” methods or options discussed. We are not responsible for any damages or breach of contact that occurs due to your use of the information below.… Read More »Amazon Flex Auto Refresh – does it exist?

For many that pursue delivery blocks and dedicate much of their time to making Amazon Flex deliveries, it’s easy to forget why Amazon Flex is named Flex. If you go back to the sign-up page and website for Amazon Flex, you’ll see lots of snippets enticing new drivers with the promise of “flexible hours” and… Read More »Does Amazon Flex actually give you a FLEXible schedule? Yes and No…

See here if you are getting the error message: “Sorry, there aren’t any delivery openings in your area at the moment.” Updated July 2018: Support Code 03-003, Support Code 03-005, Support Code 800 Are you having issues with your Amazon Flex app? One of the most common issues is a frozen screen or not updating.… Read More »How to fix Amazon Flex app issues

Oftentimes, during your Amazon Flex delivery blocks, new and unexpected situations can arise. Although you are an independent contractor, Amazon makes it very easy to reach their dedicated support line. If you haven’t called in yet, you should definitely read up on how to do it and make sure you have this valuable lifeline in… Read More »3 Key Situations when you should call the Amazon Flex support line

Amazon Flex has announced updates to the way drivers get paid! Overall, this is good news for drivers as it both increases the payout frequency and provides further information and breakdowns of your payments. Since January 6, all drivers have been receiving payouts twice a week every Tuesday and Friday, an increase over the previous… Read More »UPDATE: Amazon Flex payout changes

Disclaimer: the following information is for educational purposes only. We do not take responsibility for any tax or legal issues or complications that result from your use of the following information. For additional information, consult a tax professional. Now that the year has drawn to a close, it’s never too early to begin thinking about 1099… Read More »Amazon Flex 1099 forms, Schedule C, SE and how to file taxes and estimated taxes

UPDATE: the new versions of the Amazon Flex app for iOS (iPhone) now have a separate refresh button – therefore swiping is no longer necessary and the tips below are likely not applicable to you. See here for the latest on auto refresh. Are you tired of swiping all day on the Amazon Flex app… Read More »Get Amazon Flex delivery blocks without swiping (for iPhone)

Congratulations on starting your journey to become an Amazon Flex driver! Amazon Flex is a new delivery platform that allows drivers to work flexible hours to deliver packages for Amazon, and get paid for those hours! [ad] Becoming an Amazon Flex Driver The first step to take is to register to become an Amazon Flex… Read More »Amazon Flex 101

If you search for available blocks using the refresh method in the Amazon Flex app, you will come across a variety of delivery block times. Because the majority of Prime Now deliveries are for 2 hour delivery windows, most Amazon Flex delivery blocks are also in 2-hour increments that match those windows. Sometimes, however, you will… Read More »What is the offset shift delivery block and is it a good idea?

Amazon Flex is a great way to earn extra money on your own schedule, and choose to work when you like (assuming you can find availability). For most locations, you can choose any 2 hour block starting from 8 AM to midnight, and the pay rate is generally the same across all delivery blocks. But,… Read More »3 reasons why you should never take a night time delivery block (if you can)

When you receive your cart filled with delivery packages, you will also receive a small paper slip with a wealth of information about the deliveries you are about to make. Use the information provided to your advantage to learn as much as you can about the route before you begin driving. Below is the information provided… Read More »The delivery slip: are you taking full advantage?

As an Amazon Flex driver, you are likely to be delivering for Amazon Prime Now customers. Prime Now is Amazon’s new service that allows Amazon Prime members to have select products delivered to their door within 1 hour or a 2 hour same-day delivery window. Arriving at the warehouse After you arrive at the warehouse, you… Read More »What is it like to do Prime Now deliveries for Amazon Flex?

Amazon Flex is pretty good about assigning reasonable routes that you will be able to complete on time. But, as we know, late deliveries can have a significant impact on account status and can even lead to termination after repeated late deliveries. It is therefore very important that you do everything you can to be… Read More »Things to do before starting your Amazon Flex Prime Now delivery route

You finished all of your deliveries ahead of schedule and already see the earnings posted to your app – great day, what could go wrong? Well, it turns out that one of your customers reported that they did not receive the package that you were in charge of delivering. [ad] When this happens, the best… Read More »How to avoid customer reporting missing Amazon Flex deliveries

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?

Amazon Flex is an excellent way to earn additional cash as a side hustle. In addition to a standard base pay of $18-$20 / hour, Amazon allows drivers to keep 100% of the tips paid by customers for Prime Now and restaurant deliveries. [ad] The total amount of tips you earn during a delivery block… Read More »How much tips do you earn with Amazon Flex Prime Now deliveries?

Amazon Flex pays advertises that they pay $18-$25 per hour. But what are your actual earnings? When you choose to accept a delivery block, you will be shown a estimated pay range (e.g. $40 – $54). If you deliver for Prime Now, the bottom end of this range is your guaranteed base pay. Typically this… Read More »How much can you get paid with Amazon Flex?

Amazon Flex is a package delivery platform run by Amazon, whereby drivers are contracted by Amazon to deliver packages on their behalf. Similar to rideshare programs like Uber and Lyft, drivers are considered independent contractors and have the flexibility to decide which days and hours (called delivery blocks) they would like to work. Amazon Flex… Read More »What is Amazon Flex?