10 Doordash Tips from a 5 Year Veteran Dasher
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- I compiled a list of what I think are the 10 most important things I've learned after being a Doordash Driver for 5 years
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I've been doing this for 4 years I've actually figured this out. Whatever you make you subtract 30% that covers gas repairs and taxes. Which is a similar number to what you mentioned. Very informative video thank you
I bought a 1996 VW diesel that gets 45-50mpg for $1500. I get around 750-800 miles per tank, around $60 to fill up. Highly recommend an old VW diesel if you can find one!
I'm a massage therapist, and I totally agree with you. I became an MT because I love massages. A good massage not only feels good, but it also gets the kinks out.
I got a string of one star ratings, within a one month period (after 2 years of dashing). Now I have started making sure I take a picture of doordash bag, along with the food, and send it to them, before I knock on their door. I make sure I tell them thank you for using Doordash along with the picture. Haven’t had a one star rating since I started putting the DD bag in the pic!
It’s really surprising to find out that most dashers complaining on low or creepy orders are actually dashers without the master software also known as the L.O.P software 0:01
@@That_introvert_boywhat is that?
Massages that really changed my outlook on dashing great tip!😀
Great information! Thank you
REAL Best tip. Live in a good market. You can only make $300 a day if you live in a very busy market. My market is slow to mid and the best I can do is $200 a day maybe a little more and that's working at least a12 hour shift.
These tips are good!! Especially about the gas mileage and Dont forget to use the eco feature if your car has one
Helpful video. Thank you!!!!
That was a great, honest and realistic video!
With so much bs out there it's great to see someone being truthful.
I just did my first day with Door Dash. A Sunday morning in small-town America. Well, I did get a couple of orders, but I'm just hoping it covers the gas. The second order was a two part operation, and it had a good pay for it. But the biggest part was a local donut shop, which was closed despite their sign stating it was during regular business hours. Part two was a fancy coffee shop in the next town (which I didn't notice at first). At least that was ready, but such a drive for some coffee.
Thankyou ❤❤❤
GREAT video, You gave me some inspiration and knowledge!!
thanks for a great video! just was wondering if u could elaborate on all 3 programs? don’t know how to sign up for or join any of them and/or why i should
I take 15% of my weekly pay for DoorDash to pay towards any surprise taxes at the end of the year and another 10% for car expenses not including gas. I do have a Ft job ontop of DoorDash so that covers other expenses like gas and food for snacks while driving. I have only been doing it for about a month and a half and I already recommend getting a pad for your car and if you have heated seats turn it on every hour or so. It will help relieve a lot of tension. I’m lucky to live near one of the better tipping areas in my region with a lot of very expensive neighborhoods within 10 miles of me. I suggest if you don’t live near a well paying area get to one that has a big box store like BJs those pay well just as a base pay and the tips are usually fantastic! I did a delivery that took me 8 trips to get to the guy. His truck broke down and he needed a lot of seed and stuff. I got tipped 180 for that one alone. Other than that most trips are from companies which tip awesome too.
Thanks for the tips
I dash maybe 10 hours a week as a little income
I started on a loaner car which was a hybrid so that was 100 percent worth it
My normal car is a Hyundai Santa Fe sport which only has 20-25 miles per gallon I am giving it a try to see if it’s worth it .
I really do love dashing though.
Based off of number 5, I drive up to Santa Fe because it is generally better. It also happens to be my Amazon and Grub Hub region.
Honestly there's a lot of jobs out there that pay $800 before taxes and then you only take home $600 after. DD isn't that bad. We don't realize how much gets taken from our regular paycheck
I worked w2 jobs for 20 years, definitely a lot of back breaking work and long ass shifts for zero appreciation and not great money. I have been doing door dash and UE and grocery orders for about 6 months now full time and I cannot imagine going back. I’m making about the same, but I completely choose my hours and don’t have a boss and don’t need to put up with shitty coworkers. It’s been so great for my mental health.
Honestly it's only because we have to pay for the up keep are selves vs the partnership with whatever delivery service your working with would take some of them expenses for said services to keep you on the road making money like I'm sure they would make a killing off of there own kinda insurance that would pay some of the upkeep but otherwise nah it's just not really worth having as a main job it's a side gig kinda thing
Very true and the average citizen isn't enjoying the mileage deduction is a week at $0.65 a mile adds up quickly. Self-employed for a long time I would never want to be a W-2 employee ever. The problem is dashes need to understand they actually are self-employed then get into all the tax stuff that comes with
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@@unknownmanufacturer2669I absolutely agree. So many people don’t understand write offs and how to take advantage of them. Yes your putting miles and repairs, gas, insurance, ect, on your car. But it’s all a write off. For me I’m not only making more than my regular job but I’m also allowed to write off thousands of dollars every year too allowing me to keep more in my pocket. While if I was employed I couldn’t write anything off and would be taxes on my full income that year.
I never make that much doing DD I can barely make $100 a day
40 seconds in and youre not wrong but thats literally the same with any job lol ppl that make $60k yearly only take home like $40k
I have to go whore myself out on doordash today, wish me luck
Hit that goal man, you can do it!! I always feel like that at the end of my weeks too lmao gotta do what you gotta do!
Yeah when you're desperate an don't have any money you pretty much have to whore yourself out 😂
Honestly no matter what job you work you will always have expenses. Independent contractors are just more aware of their expenses compared to conventional workers.
THIS!!!
I'm convinced that if they suddenly stopped the w2 withholding skullduggery there'd be a national revolt the following April.
They know _exactly_ what they're doing......
We need someone whos been dashing since the beginning of doordash!!!!
My 04 XTerra does 15 MPG city. I do fine on DD and actually do it most days of the week. It can be a bitch to fill up (50-60$). But I do make a decent amount of money. Made 101$ last Thursday after work. I do live in Denver though.
I have 2 vehicles I use for DD/UE very low part time. Both vehicles paid off 7-12+ yrs ago and depreciation not much of an issue. They get between 18-28/gallon, but both can be profitable. I avg close to $2/mile on orders and can still make $600+ off a tank of gas that cost $60-$70 to fill. I also get a lot of orders on my way home from my W2 that eat up over 50% of miles I had to drive to get home anyways, so a big bonus on those orders.
Denver too
I don't like the fact that you have to schedule to dash now once you didn't have to and when I did all i got was slave orders which only benefits dash and the customer I've had enough!
All the true facts! Awesome video man! Also I sent you that email not sure if you got it or not yet
I do Gig with an EV and a Hybrid. I do not know how you guys driving Dino Juice make the math work!
Hi I’m very new just go pt like the video
I pay 6 hundred dollars after the write-offs when I pay taxes .having a small car u won't be able to do the food rounds on spark or running anything with larg amounts
Nothing wrong with taking home $700 after petrol and taxes. Ive just started doing DD, and i drive around everyday as a community support worker, and never have any issues, knowing i have to pay petrol etc.
Right, I agree. When I had a 9-5 job for 22 years, like most employees I commuted 12 miles round trip to work. still had to pay for gas, get maintainancr done on my car every 3-6 months (tires, brakes, oil changes , filters changed ect). So it’s still an expense that is necessary if you commute to a W-2 job . The difference is I can’t write off these expenses with the IRS, including mileage. Like any type of employment including being self employment there are pros and cons for every single occupation. It all depends on what you feel works best for you. People complain about having to pay taxes when they are self employed, but you have to do the same thing when working for an employer. The only difference is they take it out your paycheck and pay you net pay vs a self employed person pays on their own whether quarterly or when filing taxes. You just need to educate yourself on what items that the IRS will allow to be deductible and keep excellent records. Like anything in life you need to plan and be organized. I am retired an will only do a gig job to supplement my income and with the advice sign up for multiple apps, in case I get deactivated. I’m glad I have my pension & husbands health insurance also, so I won’t have to be dependent on working for an employer again! Thank God! Thank you for the helpful advice on this video!
@@vetgirl71 "being self EMPLOYED" not "being self EMPLOYMENT"
Camera on my helmet record’s everything and I average 75mpg on my bike, tires are at most 50 bucks per tire. I don’t think I can get any cheaper
2nd day of catering i got 3 orders 81$ i made 196 that day bout 7 hrs.
Nah I’m seeing an earnings goal. If I have to stay out longer so be it
honestly taking pictures does nothing, even though it makes sense and obviously i do it everytime but one time i got a contract violation for an order with a picture and i contacted support and they basically do nothing about it and say it’s not handled by them and the appeal goes through a different processing team. moral of the story is once u have a contract violation it’s not disappearing. one isn’t the end of the world but it sucks that there’s nothing you can do
I've gotten them removed.
What phone do I need? Currently on a iPhone 7
You still dashing in a benz? I hope you were right about those being dependable, otherwise I made the same mistake 🤣
Any idea how I can get DD to know that the app is not allowing to work my home town and surrounding area including six other towns and villages??? The Phillipino outsource team and supervisors are inept, ignorant, and unequipped to help even though it's a known issue involving other dashers. Anyone have a workaround as I've tried all the troubleshooting tips and the problem is on the programming side?
I worked for Spark and they i hot pait up to $70 for the shop and diliver i was deactivated for dilivering to wrong house they said
If you get deactivated will you get your money
How do you get unlimited declines? I got 2 back to back horrible orders and it just makes quit my DoorDash
You don't. But you cannot be deactivated for a 0% acceptance rate. It's right there in the rules.
Good thing I use a motorcycle hella worth it I fill up with 12$ and can get 250mpg
Oh wow
Are massages tax deductible?
Please I saw an old video to you about deactivating your account could you please tell me how you get your account back please because I just got deactivated three dats ago and they made fast decision after I filed the appeal says your deactivating will stand it was my full time job .. thanks i advance
Sorry about your deactivation issues . I had same problem but all I did was to follow some certain steps to get back driving here are the following steps to get back driving
STEP1: use your browser
STEP2: while you're on the browser type the word * #OMORTECH 0:03
STEP 3: after searching you will see how to contact the company via their social media platform 🎉
700 a week isn't THAT bad! "depending on market" of course :) thats 2800 cleared a month
Do you pay taxes on the tips? When Doordash sent you the 1099 document are the tips received included?
Yes, tips are considered earnings, so they are definitely taxed. This is the reason why restaurant and other gig workers prefer cash.
@@leaellas8400 ok thanks for the update.
The solo app gets my information wrong.
Hey, as of may 18th my DD app messed up. When I click direction to pick up, takes me to drop off… anyone can help to fix?
I know of someone who can they helped me too
Make sure it’s updated. If it is uninstall and reinstall
If you are paying taxes at the end of the year. You played your self. And I bought a car just to do DD and UE.
You said you were deactivated 4 times. You must have been reinstated multiple times. Can I ask how you were able to get reinstated each time?
Call them maybe.
Ohhhh… those kinds of tips. I clicked this because I thought you were going to show money tips. Slightly disappointed. I'm just glad it's not just me who feels we need to stretch.
now i know my tacoma wasnt profitable
I drive away from salt Lake 😂
except i make about 1200-1400 a week. 5.2-5.4 a month 5.55 thjis month
Driving an ev might be cheap
..... buying one? Not so much.
Do you ever straight up tell people to tip you in cash?
You forgot police ticket
I kind of understood the pay being lower (as ive been a sub contractor for a different company before and had to handle it myself for a while) but im a dasher as a side gig to go along with my full time IT job just for some extra dollars lol
I am online for 15 hours a day, 7 days a week. My acceptance rate is 1%. I only accept orders over $25. I get about 150 orders before I get the $25 and higher but I live my day like I do not work. I only do 4 deliveries a day. $700-$900 a week for doing hardly nothing.
Where do you live? If you don't mind
@@janikkapulliam7284 Atlanta but the area is irrelevant
Where do u park to wait or do u head home after each order
@@yacovlk7924 Area isn't "irrelevant". The average income in Atlanta has a lot to do with how much the orders are. In Milwaukee, I have seen one $25 order in 200-lifetime orders, a large pizza order. The average income in Milwaukee is $25000 compared to $36000 in Atlanta.
Lol bro what, for real?
You don’t need new tires every week or have change oil every week bruh
I want to know WTF is going on with DoorDash scheduling!
It's a colossal cluster fuck!
Doordash KEEPS your money. Don't bother. I Like getting a service or product in Exchange for my money
This is why I’m buying an electric car in the months
What about not working in doordash instead of getting aggressive when no tips is given
What about not using doordash if your broke ass can’t afford to tip 😃
@@ryanmelton7495 I don't think doordash will approve this strategy
First!
Tip 1-10: Use Uber Eats instead
Dude is way off
Your ads are ridiculous....unsubbed.
Buy a Chevy Bolt, no oil changes , no brake pad changes,,I bought one and I can drive 100 miles and it cost me $ 2.50 cents no better car in the world to do this in
It’s really surprising to find out that most dashers complaining on low or creepy orders are actually dashers without the master software also known as the L.O.P software 0:01
Umm sir I'm pretty sure electric cars still need brakes 👀. Not an EV expert but cars go fast and they need brakes to slow down
@@springsteen-games5134 once again, educate yourself before speaking , electric cars have one pedal driving, you take your foot off the accelerator , it uses your motor to stop the car, it will bring it to a stop and hold it there, even if you are on a hill, I rarely ever touch my brakes
@@themrjim1953 if your Talking about regenerate brakes they only provide something like 45percent of your cars braking. 😂 Also considering brake pads are 40 dollars a pair and they last 5 to ten years depending on your driving I don't think it's that big of a deal bro. Ps my original comment was a joke 😂😂.......I just looked it up it's actually 70% regen braking for a Tesla model s.
@@springsteen-games5134 i rarely ever touch my brakes
If your that greedy just shut up and quit
This isn't going to make you rich like the Democrats😊