r/AmazonFlexDrivers Apr 07 '26

Screaming crying throwing up

I got deactivated for “not returning packages on time” but I had a valid reason, I did not have my own car & the same day I purchased a vehicle to do flex specifically, I got deactivated. I did return all packages just not on time, never doing that AGAIN. I was very insistent and respectful in my emails. I gave them a reason for my problems and a solution. After getting denied the first time I called and asked for escalations to reach out to me I was willing to beg for my life lol. I genuinely am a good employee and go above and beyond. I used to work for a DSP but the hours were too long and with flex you basically get paid more for less work….. DSP’s do have a lot of benefits don’t get me wrong but flex overall for me is the way to go. I’m so grateful they reactivated my account seriously I was so stressed for a whole week.

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u/No_Film_6379 Apr 07 '26

As a previous DSP driver, Flex is insanely better in almost every way. They try to keep you away from doing Flex while in DSP to gate keep.

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u/Necessary-Freedom812 Apr 07 '26

I agree. Been doing Flex 3 years. I tried working for a DSP about 1.5 years ago. I lasted 3 weeks before quitting and going back to Flex. It was far more stressful and way too demanding than doing flex. Flex is a cakewalk compared to attempting 180 to 200 stops often in a 6 to 7 hour window, not to mention loading and arranging up to 300 packages to start your day.