New Amazon Flex Driver Learns What It’s REALLY Like | First Shift

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  • @YourDriverMike
    @YourDriverMike  หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    ⚡Watch a first shift of Walmart Spark next: th-cam.com/video/kBF6c2O8hmI/w-d-xo.html

    • @TopTier82
      @TopTier82 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mike please stop with the pay per mile stuff, Flex pays by the block with an hourly rate they are not concerned with paying you for mileage

  • @rrtnps
    @rrtnps หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Most of you probably know this but to make money is to deliver the packages as fast as you can. DON"T STOP till your done. The way to do that is have organized your packages to your route of travel and the biggest factor DO NOT let their map route you it will take all over town.
    Know what route and know the general area of the package location in your car keep locating package time under a minute.
    Pull up the map plan your route yourself. Deliver packages in section of the delivery area limiting your travel time.
    Doing it this you can cut your time up to half. You can easily deliver a 4 hour route in 2-2.5 hours. No joke! Hope this helps.

  • @djroyal414
    @djroyal414 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I do Flex here in Milwaukee I usually see 200 blocks available, and the avg pay for a 3 1/2 block is $75 - $89. For a 4 hour block you usually see $95 - $115. One thing I did notice was you can NOW cash out after each block like Uber! Not sure when that went “Live” but it’s a great benefit 💰💰💰

    • @alansawesomeketoworld4612
      @alansawesomeketoworld4612 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you using a bot? I do not see very many blocks

    • @djroyal414
      @djroyal414 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alansawesomeketoworld4612 no bots, just VERY busy here in delivering for Amazon Flex 💰💰

    • @OfficialWizzop
      @OfficialWizzop หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fantastic benefit of the cash out! Also I see around 150 offers.

  • @annadrake5172
    @annadrake5172 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I'm in Cincinnati, and base pay fluctuates between $18.50 and $19.50 an hour. It is super easy to get blocks paying $22.50 to $25, and occasionally $27 an hour, though.

  • @williamerazo3921
    @williamerazo3921 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    envelops in the front seat. Plastic bags in the front floor and big box in the trunk and I organize while I go. Usually done 30 min up to 1 hr before the schedule block end

  • @lisandros33
    @lisandros33 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    It takes u 8 hours to make 70 on doortrash it takes u 2 hours and half on flex. If u think about it u wasting more time and miles on dash

    • @ericberry6557
      @ericberry6557 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I dont know how it takes u so long to make that on door dash

    • @itravelalone9464
      @itravelalone9464 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m a cherry-picking and I make 23-25 very easily… from 10:30am-1:00pm then 4:30pm-8:30pm $150 per day easily can’t complain about that…

    • @lisandros33
      @lisandros33 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@itravelalone9464make that in 3 hours on flex 2 routes one at 330 a.m and one at 7pm lol. Love flex

    • @VS-hx5qw
      @VS-hx5qw หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Like in phoenix az you have to keep your engine on because the a/c and if you get a 20 per hour doesn’t worth its better flex i make 200 a day in les of 8 hours uber and doordash now are trash waste of time gas and you are risking out there for nothing 😢

    • @Pepecoin123
      @Pepecoin123 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Wtf 8 hrs $70 you trippin i make close to $200 in 8hrs

  • @my95splash
    @my95splash หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I'm in southern California and the minimum pay is $24. I usually do the 3 hr shifts and I get $74 minimum. It's never been lower than that. I don't do it as often cause to me it's sometimes not worth it. A lot of times it takes an hour to get to your route, cause of traffic. They definitely need to pay us more.

    • @ShoreFell
      @ShoreFell หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This is isn’t my experience, but that’s probably due to location. I’m not in California but in New Mexico and they guarantee $18 an hour. That’s way past minimum wage here and for a part time gig it’s really not bad. In fact, I just got hired to do it full time and I got the job because of Flex. I’m getting paid a few dollars more now, so I like to think of Flex as training because I really have no problem with it and it’s very much worth it. It’s just you and the road, getting to listen to music and do a fairly easy job. I drive for fun as it is, may as well get paid for it.

    • @VS-hx5qw
      @VS-hx5qw หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Its to low $ to be in California gas traffic

    • @lorenapaniagua1271
      @lorenapaniagua1271 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Palmdale is terrible too far neighborhood's are bad mountains dogs on the loose. Wry danger tear and wear

  • @suzukiman8964
    @suzukiman8964 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Amazon flex, door dash, instacart and Walmart spark are probably a good job to do if you are on cost fire but I wouldn't do them because you still have to worry about helth insurance

    • @elbatuko3310
      @elbatuko3310 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's good as a side hustle. But full time, it's not.
      I agree with you on the health insurance and other benefits you get with an actual employer.

  • @JamesBaker-o8m
    @JamesBaker-o8m หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    When I get off the waitlist, I’ll be prepared. I’ve watched too many of your videos on Amazon Flex. I can’t wait.

    • @tashied422
      @tashied422 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A tip you may have never heard. If you shop with Amazon, the next time you get a package, look for the code that will be on the package. If you want to increase your chances of getting a route near your house, go to the Distribution Center the code on your package is from. The code can be three to four letters long

    • @OfficialWizzop
      @OfficialWizzop หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Use a sharpie and number packages! It’ll take like 15-20 minutes but it will save you time in the end. Usually an hour for me. Safe travels!

  • @BajaXP
    @BajaXP หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Still on waiting list. Looked like a dodge a bullet. SHIPT is very transparent with the assignments. Just got activated. Did 2 runs so far and I love it.

    • @neykamarie6181
      @neykamarie6181 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Loved shipt, i was late a few times and deactivated. Stay on time, and the cvs pharmacy picks ups were clutch too. I love amazon flex but i had both is be caked up

  • @in2thedark
    @in2thedark หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here in south Florida is $18/hr. In this season of the year I see more blocks than before. Sometimes if you wait close to the time of a block you can find a better hourly rate, but, of course, this is great for somebody close to the warehouse. I do Amazon Flex but only from one warehouse, near home, the only concern is the milage, and this new option to cash out at the end of your route is a good improvement.

  • @NaturalHerbalBrands
    @NaturalHerbalBrands หลายเดือนก่อน

    It took me 6 months to get on. Mike, it’s amazing. Those 18hr blocks are what they are 18 bucks an hour. There’s no bonus pay. I’m flexing in Idaho. The miles depend on the area you live in. My average miles per block is around 40-50 miles. There’s so many factors in why Flex is the best 100%. First off, you have massive peace of mind on what you’re guaranteed in pay. I take 2 blocks a day. Here’s an example, first block $81 2nd block $97. You tell me how long and mile you run on Uber eats and D-Dash to make that $ amount in 1 day. Consistently.

  • @albertopazos6581
    @albertopazos6581 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Today I did a 3:30 block that paid 81$ in 2 hours. I do it with wife though.. no way by myself.

  • @urielramirez3392
    @urielramirez3392 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Never take base, learn the algorithm and how to catch surge blocks, I'm surprised you have not done any decent surge blocks I do get you get content out of base pay but any season flex driver will tell any newbies to not take base, BTW cash out or instant pay is now available after each block except grocery delivery 😊

  • @mikeohara1055
    @mikeohara1055 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I waited on the activation list for 4 or 5 months only to find out that the pickup spot is 20 minutes from my house. That means that I need to include that on every first bloc that I accept and since it's a side gig, many days I would only do the one bloc so just not worth it for me.

  • @steve0l
    @steve0l หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here in Rochester New York the base pay is $21.50 an hour, but in the Southern Tier it is $25 an hour base pay but you are out in the middle of nowhere boonies, no cell service dirt roads, even the roads don't have names they have numbers.

  • @bradleymcconnell470
    @bradleymcconnell470 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As for organizing I put my 1-20 envelopes in front seat 20+ in the floorboard
    Then kind of do the same for the boxes 1-20 in back seat and 20+ in trunk.
    May deviate if a weird or large box but for me I always hated trying to find something if the customer is present lol

  • @latoyawhitr1073
    @latoyawhitr1073 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I never take routes at base pay because it’s just not worth it. For me flex has been a great source of income in my market (Texas) compared to the other apps that I am currently on. Also, my market is very saturated and it took me two years to get off of the waitlist.

  • @Lifetimecommissions
    @Lifetimecommissions หลายเดือนก่อน

    The only blocks I can get are the ones that start at 3pm or later. No morning blocks. If I'm closer to the warehouse, would I get the morning blocks?

    • @tashied422
      @tashied422 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No. The shifts usually show up around the time of the block the day before. For instance if you want a 7am shift on Friday, look for the shift to become available at or after 7am on Thursday and throughout the day. They will post the shift multiple times throughout the day. You just have to key an eye on it. Where I am Im allowed to book shifts a few days in advance. If thats not an option for you, just do the first thing I told you

  • @GigWork101
    @GigWork101 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Ayyyeee what up mike

  • @javi3838
    @javi3838 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How long does it take to get off of waitlist for flex?

  • @larissakent9846
    @larissakent9846 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video. I've been on a waiting list for about a year in Australia. I'll feel better giving it a go, maybe.

  • @elsag4597
    @elsag4597 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    In Sacramento they started sending me to 3 to 4 different cities I was doing over 70 miles for a 94

    • @RhachelleJohnson
      @RhachelleJohnson หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m in the Napa Valley area and they started sending me way too far out during certain schedules. So now my fav shift is 3:3-7am, no traffic no matter where they send me

  • @user-qi5uk1ff6x
    @user-qi5uk1ff6x หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazon need to at least tell mileage and how many packages crazy its $78-$126 currently in GA

  • @MMikemezta
    @MMikemezta หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got sent over an hour away.. near Canada.. once I got there the route disappeared.. even after/ logging in / out restart phone.. nothing.. drove starlight home after that.. still got paid

  • @alijahcaez7453
    @alijahcaez7453 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In Massachusetts, the minimum pay is $21 an hour

  • @RhachelleJohnson
    @RhachelleJohnson หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I made $142 for 3.5 hours a couple days ago and the best part it was in my city. Didn’t have to put the extra usual miles on my car

    • @AndyHlove
      @AndyHlove 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      why?

  • @irisd5029
    @irisd5029 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great! Sometimes it works that way. I don’t like not know where I am going.

  • @swschmidt51
    @swschmidt51 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Some of the Flex trips are in my neighborhood and others 50 miles from my house. That has made Flex a hard pass for me since doing it for about 2 months

  • @joeybaseballs4424
    @joeybaseballs4424 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Mike great video regarding Amazon flex. It’s waitlisted in my area. Had a question not related to Amazon flex but to DoorDash and uber eats. Apologies to keep bothering you but I had another question. What’s the minimum DOLLAR amount you aim for per order, and stacks (2 or more orders) and shop and pay orders. Thanks for the tip on the 1.75/mile minimum satisfactory target.

  • @AlexShinn
    @AlexShinn หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m on one right now for $29/hr ($87/3hr)

    • @itravelalone9464
      @itravelalone9464 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re wrong buddy… think about you’re gonna get ready to go to Amazon warehouse and wait there to get the packages and organize them before you’re going to your routes… it take you at least 45 minutes to one hour… then it take you probably 2:45 or 3 hours to finish your route for 3.5 hours and you probably end up going to 40 miles or more from your home and you have to drive back home… trust me I have done a route that over 40 miles before because you never know where you’re route is gonna be… I honestly it would take you more than 4.5 hours from going to the Amazon warehouse, delivery and then get home… I at first thought doordash is stupid but I end up making more money in 4.5 hours doing doordash than Amazon… because when you turn your apps on, there’s already an order for you… and you don’t need to go to 20-30 miles away like Amazon warehouse… I only stop doing doordash when I’m very close to house… I’ll reject everything that take me far away from my house when my schedule gonna end soon… but Amazon is different… that’s why I don’t do Amazon unless weekends when they offer $60 for 2 hours or $70 for two hours otherwise Amazon flex sucks…

  • @melvinvaldez7538
    @melvinvaldez7538 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The minimum I see in my area is 23 and constantly see opportunities for 25, you get capped at 40 hours per week

  • @ShoreFell
    @ShoreFell หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think it depends on the location but where I’m at it’s completely worth it, and I get paid around $20/hr on average, and on some days depending on how bad they need drivers you can get paid up to $25/hr. Maybe that’s because I drive as it is so I think of it as getting paid to do menial tasks as I do what I like to do already.

  • @Mommyvisions
    @Mommyvisions หลายเดือนก่อน

    Actually, if it takes more time I have always gotten more pay after contacting customer service

  • @GigWork101
    @GigWork101 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If I remember ryte, it was 25 miles

  • @williamerazo3921
    @williamerazo3921 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How many miles he put in?

  • @matteel04
    @matteel04 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I organize by stop but Amazon has screwed me before by rearranging the stops 🤬🤬

  • @corywilliamsmith
    @corywilliamsmith หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's a hit or miss. For some reason I've only been seeing a couple blocks available lstely. I thought black Friday and holidays it would be crazy blocks available.
    I'm in good standing

  • @mrbringittome1
    @mrbringittome1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I only do the grocery orders. Only 2 hours plus there’s a tip(not guaranteed however 95% of the times

  • @d77543020
    @d77543020 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you want to make money on flex it simple do not take base pay wait for it to surge do grocery runs and the way to organize your packages at least at my station they're all numbered

  • @HustleWithRae
    @HustleWithRae หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m in Massachusetts and it’s 21 an hour.

  • @OfficialWizzop
    @OfficialWizzop หลายเดือนก่อน

    Baltimore got all the flex offers! But we drive drive out here lls

  • @lindamyers495
    @lindamyers495 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I sign up for 3 hour block, wasted no time and ended up being a 4.5 block, they sneak it in

  • @Lavir391
    @Lavir391 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lol what is your wage after you take out gas for all the money gas. So if a block pays 74 you waste 15 on gas divide that by 3

  • @darleenandrea
    @darleenandrea หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m in Los Angeles and it all depends how you drive and push yourself I usually get. 3.30 hours for 87 I finish it in 2.30 hours i usually make 200 less the 6 hours daily

  • @VS-hx5qw
    @VS-hx5qw หลายเดือนก่อน

    a Prius its a key on this type of work or another good mileage car 😊

  • @lisandros33
    @lisandros33 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He got 40 and hour bang!!!.

  • @NoWeyJose
    @NoWeyJose หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My first time doing Amazon flex I got chased by a dog And a FedEx driver laughed at me

  • @GigWork101
    @GigWork101 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Shreveport. It’s a new market

  • @detroitdiezel7856
    @detroitdiezel7856 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If Amazon Flex is at the bottom, what gigs are at the top of your ranking?

  • @williamerazo3921
    @williamerazo3921 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Taking $20 an hour orders yikes. I’m usually taking $24-$27 orders than drop off and jump on DoorDash

  • @GigWork101
    @GigWork101 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s what I do now Mike

  • @lisandros33
    @lisandros33 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In new york its 90 for 3hour but its really 2 hours or less. U not showing the good batches just the wack ones. Dont knock it. Cause those are base pays

  • @nashaymarie2567
    @nashaymarie2567 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When did Ice-T start doing flex

  • @yunyipr5618
    @yunyipr5618 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just did 1 hour for 10 parcel for $70🤷🏻‍♂️😂✌🏻

  • @lepke1979
    @lepke1979 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not a huge fan of Flex. Closest warehouse for region they stuck me in is 25 miles. And then so far, they've taken me even more north. So tack on another 15-30 miles. The handful of blocks I've done, the minimum mileage I've done is ~85. But at this point I expect to have to drive closer to 120.
    I'm going to try and do this to get Level 2 just to see if I can get a closer region. If not, will only do it if the pay is worth it. Minimum where I'm at is $23.50 an hour, I think. With 100 miles each time, I'm still making money. But between that and time invested in delivering, I feel like I can do a lot better on Spark or even DD/UE. Particularly since I'll be driving less. But if I'm able to switch regions, am hoping the mileage will be better. Won't have to drive 30 miles to a warehouse at least.

    • @xbackwitit2899
      @xbackwitit2899 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No way yo make 25 an hour on uber bum

  • @cranewolf6124
    @cranewolf6124 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are a piece of work

  • @VictorA25
    @VictorA25 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    $80 for 4 hours is Diabolical all new drivers will do this but after 2 or 3 weeks when the math doesn't make sense they all see the truth welcome to flex...

  • @timkelly2874
    @timkelly2874 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you're a flex driver and would like some tips, leave me a comment and I will respond. I deliver for a DSP so I have experience sorting and delivering tons of packages daily

  • @timkelly2874
    @timkelly2874 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I work for a DSP. I love my job. I also do gig work too. I'm very interested to see the rest of this video as I will be coming at it from both worlds.

  • @sarafoodsecrets3700
    @sarafoodsecrets3700 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am for $30 an hour

  • @michaelmorris3459
    @michaelmorris3459 หลายเดือนก่อน

    $15 a hour to use my own car?

  • @TopTier82
    @TopTier82 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bruh if you really want money on Amazon flex deliver groceries

  • @bevandted
    @bevandted หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazon sucks 2nd 3rd floor down town no parking its bad