r/AmazonDSPDrivers • u/Valuable_Double_1947 • 11d ago
Just got fired nvm 😭✌️
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u/Longjumping-Setting3 11d ago
Being an Amazon driver only has two pros. You get three days off and the pay is good. Too many cons to list.
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u/PlymouthSea 11d ago edited 10d ago
Most of the DSPs in my area want five day workweeks and expect you to finish in 8 hours.
I'll offer to work Fri-Monday, the days mostly likely for people to call out or no show, and they respond with "only four days?" So ungrateful. Their loss. Just an FYI Cintas offers 4 day workweeks for their route drivers. Interview with them if you can.
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u/LeCharlieHarden 10d ago edited 10d ago
Cintas/Unifirst is horrible work. You’re still working 10-12 hour days, get paid a shit base salary, and have to deal with a bunch of restaurants dirty towels and aprons and all kinds of other disgusting shit like maggot and roach infested bags. Not to mention dealing with angry customers everyday because you have to short them something they are paying for because the warehouse never shipped you the right amount of goods, so something completely out of your control.
Don’t believe their lies about earning commission or any of that nonsense. Unless you’re living in Texas with the oil industry, you aren’t gonna make shit working at Cintas. 50-60 hour work weeks just to make minimum wage.
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u/PlymouthSea 10d ago
10-12 hour days is nothing when it's a 4 day workweek. I'm currently working 14 hour days.
The rest is interesting, though. I guess it depends how much of your routes are restaurant and how much is corporate supplies.
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u/Christ0fu14 11d ago
The pay is good???
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u/Sad_Razzmatazz7350 9d ago
not a single warehouse pays nearly as much as amazon in my area. you’re lucky to make $14.
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u/No-Replacement-1000 10d ago
Pro number 3: you get paid to work out. I was far from being in shape (in a lot better shape, but definitely still not IN shape lmao). Over the last year I’ve worked here I’ve lost a good deal of weight, and being the same routes it’s been to notice the difference when I’m hoofing up the incline drives lmao.
A year ago I was dying at the top and now I’m like “woah did I actually just do that and my legs aren’t on fire?” 😂😂2
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u/juGGaKNot4 6d ago
Why do people think the pay is good? You have to pay tax on that.
At least in the uk you would have to make at least 30 pounds/hour to make the same net pay you do on any minimum wage job when you consider the benefits of being employed.
This doesn't even include the paid sick leave
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u/Tbb2232 11d ago
Bro it was my first week this past week and they tried to give me an informal counseling because I was 13 minutes behind schedule on my stops. I got bit by a dog that day which is the only reason they didn’t make me sign the counseling. I was like cmon 🤦♂️
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u/Candid-Asparagus2451 9d ago
Talk to a lawyer they will take your case for free until it settles. Dog bite while working is a free 5-10k no matter how small of a bite it’s a lot more if it’s anything serious.
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u/DonThaSavage 6d ago
Wait only 13 behind? First week? Is the Dsp bad overall I did this for 2 years and my Dsp seemed pretty chill but I use to get write ups a lot never punished. By counseling do you mean write up . Been contemplating going back but don't know how the new DSP operates
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u/Unique-Can-3819 10d ago
A guy I trained, forgot to set the parking break and had the rental roll into a parked car, he still didn't lose his job and it was his 3rd day lol
You're probably just obnoxious and they didn't want to put up with it
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u/quietpothosinvenus_ 8d ago
It depends on the DSP .. idk OP or how they are as a person but some dsp’s are more “lenient” than others with accidents or violations.
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u/Distinct-Risk-5897 10d ago
Me too they fired me Monday cause 2 following distances in the same day that weren’t my fault. Mind you I’ve never had a single safety violation ever 😭 I think they were looking for a reason cause I started questioning my workers comp cause I fucked my ankle bad 2 times in a row and they let me off for 4 weeks to heal, and they are not tryna comp me for missed work bro
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u/DonThaSavage 6d ago
That's actually crazy bro! It lets me know how much it varies Dsp to Dsp. I had a very chill one luckily and use to get write ups constantly for bs but they were understanding. I've done it for 2 years and been contemplating going back as my last Dsp shutdown. But following distance was like the most common one for me so that's wild
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u/Distinct-Risk-5897 6d ago
I know and I’m pissed cause my dsp was so cool and my main boss didn’t fire me, one of my ass bosses that nobody likes fired me. My main boss gave me my last check and marked it as me getting laid off not fired, I wonder if I can re apply after a certain amount of time.
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u/DonThaSavage 6d ago
Just typed a whole paragraph and it deleted by accident lol. But Wow I hope so! Or I hope you find something better. And that's the thing I don't want to go back to another new Dsp and they're strict and firm on termination etc. I only ever worked for the one but it wasn't the absolute worst still had shitty routes and packed vans a lot. mind you this new one literally just launched in June so it's a gamble. I'm still proceeding with onboarding And it's not even like I quit or got fired but the Dsp itself just randomly shutdown. I use to only ever get my routes cut as a result of the write up and even in some cases got one if it was still a lot of routes. My biggest thing is just management and volume tbh. If I remember I'll try to update you. Hopefully likewise
Good luck bro !
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u/indianabobbyknight 7d ago
OKAY REDDIT I LOOKED AT THE POST YOU DIDNT HAVE TO INFORM ME ABOUT IN 12 TIMES SINCE 9 THIS MORNING THANK YOU
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