5 COMPANIES THAT PAY DRIVERS TO DELIVER FOOD AND PACKAGES

There are many ways to earn some extra cash as the gig economy only continues to expand. The need for delivery drivers has increased over the years — making this a great way to earn some moolah for yourself, especially if you’re very familiar with your local area and have a decent, reliable car. If you have a lot of time to spend in your car and don’t mind driving it around, you can use this opportunity to make deliveries on the side and earn hundreds or thousands of dollars per month.

Some people don’t have spare time or are lazy to go grocery shopping or eat at a restaurant. They would always turn to food delivery services. This means there are lots of companies willing to pay you to deliver foodstuff to their customers — which is where you come in. Without further ado, here are some delivery apps you can take advantage of to make money in your spare time.

1. DoorDash: Drivers that choose DoorDash would have the ability to deliver food to customers from local restaurants. This happens when customers place an order of their desired meal, and then the driver will pick it up and make a delivery to the customer’s address (home, school, office, etc.). The delivery and service fees highly depend on the restaurant the customer chooses to order from.

You can become a DoorDash driver by filling out an application form and go through what they call a “background check”. Once you’ve passed the background check, you’ll be handed an Activation Kit which contains a prepaid debit card and an insulated back to pay for the food at the local restaurants. After a week or two of acceptance, the newly selected drivers can download the DoorDash app and start earning money by accepting delivery jobs.

However, there are some requirements to become a Dasher. These are:

a. You must be 18 years old.

b. You must possess a transport machine such as a scooter, bicycle, motorcycle or car.

c. Have a record of three accidents or less and zero major moving violations for 3 years.

Drivers can earn as much as $9-$12 per delivery plus tips.

2. Shipt: This is a grocery delivery service owned by Target and customers have free access to their app and website to order groceries from local shops and supermarkets. Shoppers can pay for and deliver groceries on behalf of Shipt members in an hour or less. Customers that spend less than $35 will pay for a monthly membership and delivery fees.

To get started, you’ll need to complete the Shipt Shopper application form by providing your basic details such as your name, age, driving skills and gender. Wait for 24–48 hours for approval. Upon approval, you can download the app and start their training to get familiar with their shopping rules.

They have some basic requirements for approval, such as:

a. You must be 18 years of age.

b. Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

c. You must possess insulated cooling bags.

d. Have a reliable vehicle (bonus if you have a newer model).

e. Know your way around groceries.

f. Own a smartphone.

g. Strong enough to lift 40 pounds of produce.

You can earn as much as $16-$22 per delivery plus tips.

3. Caviar: Caviar is a service that fulfils food ordering and meal delivery specializing in independent gourmet and fine dining restaurants in local areas and metropolitan areas. It partners with local restaurants in certain cities and metro areas, making it easier and faster to deliver customer orders. They have unique features that distinguish them from other delivery services, including a zero driver rating system, free occupational accident insurance policy, and higher rates.

To get started, you must create an account and complete their application form. Once accepted, you’ll be invited via email to attend an in-person or virtual orientation along with specifications of all documents to bring.

There are quite a few areas which Carviar serves, such as L.A, Philadelphia, Boston, Dallas and San Francisco. Make sure you reside in one of these areas before applying.

The requirements to become a Carviar courier are to be:

a. 18 years or older.

b. Own a smartphone.

c. Pass their background test.

d. Own a transport asset.

e. Have a driving experience of 2 years and above.

You can earn up to $25 per hour and get paid instantly for each delivery.

4. Postmates: Postmates is an app that offers food delivery services and hires couriers to deliver restaurant meals, groceries, and personal items to customers. Drivers are paid for miles driven, elapsing time for orders, and the number of orders they can complete in 1 hour. As a driver, you also get the benefit to take home all your tips for the delivery. This is one of many features that separates them from other food delivery services.

To do this, drivers can set up alerts on their smartphones for new delivery requests to accept or reject or set the auto-accept request to be automatically assigned orders and deliveries. Drivers that set up their profile to auto-accept requests won’t have the option to reject offers.

You can register with Postmates by providing your basic information and going through a background check. Once they accept you as a Postmate driver, you’ll receive an activation kit that contains delivery bags and a prepaid debit card.

You can now download the app and start accepting order requests and make deliveries.

To be selected, you need to be at least:

a. 18 years old b. Own a bicycle or a car c. Own a smartphone.

Postmate drivers can earn $10-$20/hour plus tips for every delivery.

5. Uber Eats: Uber Eats is an online app that offers food ordering and delivery services. Uber Eats partners with hundreds of local restaurants, which gives high flexibility for their customers to browse through them and place their orders for delivery. Their delivery fee is determined by the proximity of the customer to the restaurant.

To get started as an Uber driver, you’ll need to download the Uber app and register by completing some forms online and upload documents. To get paid, you’ll need to add your debit card or link your bank account, whichever suits you best. As soon as you’re approved, you’ll have access to available delivery jobs near you to either accept or reject.

There are unique criteria to be selected as an Uber Driver. These include:

a. You must be 19 years of age or older.

b. Have access to a car, bike or scooter.

c. Have a valid driver’s licence.

d. Have at least 1 year of driving experience.

e. Have a government-issued I.D.

f. Meet the minimum age to drive in your area.

g. Own a smartphone.

You can earn anywhere from $10 to $15/hour plus tips for each delivery.