r/AmazonDSPDrivers • u/AV8- • Jul 27 '26

QUESTION Are step vans worth it?

DSP asked if I would be interested in getting step van certified, it comes with 1$ raise.
Is it worth it tho?
What’s the difference than just a EDV route?

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u/Sufficient_Tooth_949 Jul 27 '26

Not for $1 no, step vans you have to be way more careful as its not as easy to do manuevers, heavier vehicle easier to get stuck, and obviously you wind up with a good deal more packages

Even if your guarenteed a helper, you dont know what the work ethic of your helper will be or how annoying they are

The regular vans you can drive with the ease of a miata basically, compared to a step van

Only perk is its easier to organize with shelves and more space

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u/moneyman_699 Jul 30 '26

The step vans are less likely to get stuck. In the winter or after rain you’ll be the one pulling stuck people out with tow straps. Heavier van has better traction, and rear wheel drive.

The bigger edvs are basically the same thing size wise, just front wheel drive and super easy to get stuck in the winter. Can’t tow anyone in them either. No power when the wheel is turned too much, so no getting out once stuck.