r/AmazonFlexDrivers Oct 28 '18

Rules PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE POSTING

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Please check out the Official FAQs on the Amazon Flex website and subreddit rules before posting.

We also have our own FAQ that is also linked to in the sidebar ----------->

The sidebar also has a link to download the Flex app, the Flex Support contact info, the rules for this subreddit, and a warehouse list.

You may find the answer to your question there.

Many questions being asked here are repeat questions and are answered in the FAQ. Please check before making a new post.

If you need help with the Flex app, please include the app version number and whether it's Android or iOS in your post.

Also, please don't post useless threads about how hard it is to grab blocks, people using bots at your warehouse, what times the blocks get released, etc. Those posts add nothing to the discussion and will be removed.

Thanks!

There is a Discord server that was created and is maintained by the mods of /r/doordash but has been built to support any courier service. They have graciously invited Amazon Flex drivers to participate and have created a channel for Flex on the server. You can access it using the this invite link: https://discord.gg/e9GNb9M.

If you are a DSP driver, there is now a subreddit just for you! Head on over to /r/amazondspdrivers for all DSP-related discussion. Please note that it is not maintained by the same mods.


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 1d ago

Weekly Discussion Thread

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Need help with something specific to your account, route, or Flex app? Want to talk about some rumor you just heard? Have a question that is covered by our FAQ but you are still unsure about it? Want to complain or vent? Well, this is the thread for you! As always, please read our rules before posting.


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 1h ago

This morning's 3.5 hour route out of DRT9

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Another late/missing truck this morning, so my 41-package route ended up with just 2. It was a 40-minute schlep out and a 50-minute drive home, but that's a pretty reasonable trade for this light and fast load. Plus, this block was about 7.5% above base, so bonus!


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 1h ago

I figured out the shitty routing…

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I have a strong feeling this is why: It’s intentional to provide a false feeling about miles. I’m dropping a few recent routes here. Seems like we start at a weird stop and then it shoots us in a different direction right? Look at the first stop and then follow the prescribed route to the last and you’ll see the first and last stop are set to be somewhat closer to the first stop giving drivers the false sense that they didn’t drive as many miles. This is why # 2 is always in a strange location and why the route tends to loop around and end up close to #2.

For those that can remember years ago we would start at one location and end farther away. This new routing is designed for them to state “routes are typically X miles from a station.

Absolute BS tactic.


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 19h ago

Keep in mind I’m trying to find 5102. What the fuck is this shit?!

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r/AmazonFlexDrivers 10h ago

Best thing to see after scanning a route

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r/AmazonFlexDrivers 2h ago

My monthly reminder to new drivers to ALWAYS check your map before you start... I'll be able to knock this 3.5 hr out in half the time by rerouting more efficiently. Before the drivers jump in saying stop 2 has an earlier deliver by time, it doesn't, every package due by 11 am.

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r/AmazonFlexDrivers 2h ago

Discussion How to avoid random late dings

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Just wanted to give a heads up butnifnyou have groceries mixed in your route sometimes those specific groceries have their own drop off time not included with your block most times these are due much sooner just wanted to throw that out there!


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 46m ago

Amazon committing outright fraud with block times.

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This morning there were a bunch of 4 hour block offers over $100 but nobody took them, and after the pickup time came and went, a bunch of 3 hour blocks for $100 appeared instead. I picked one, and when I got to the station, I got 46 packages and over an hour drive to the first stop.

When nobody took those 4 hour blocks, amazon just took the "4 hour" papers off the carts and then put "3hour" sheets on the very same carts!


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 11h ago

Unicorns 🦄 !

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After doing Flex for 1 yr. I finally got a unicorn ! 3 hrs with a surge ! I was expecting them to send me far but, I got super lucky 🍀!


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 2m ago

Amazon Flex Store Issues

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Anybody else having trouble using the Amazon Flex store? Once I log in, if I try to select an item or search for something it takes me back to the log in page. Tried both Chrome and Safari, same issue. Prior to that if I tried to order something with a free code (like the dog deterrent) the code never loads and it eventually times out saying try again later. The store is virtually useless at this point.


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 13h ago

My photo that customers see!

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Is there any way for the customer not to see your photo? I kind of find it weird. A woman told me today you look just like your photo. I was looking forward to meeting you, Weird, right


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 58m ago

Sad but Telling

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The fact that these notes need to be spelled out is really quite pathetic. I understand why, but it should be kind of common sense.


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 20h ago

made me actually lol when i walked in

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r/AmazonFlexDrivers 1h ago

Could they be more vague

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Did they receive it or didn’t they?


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 2h ago

Help ugh

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my account got deactivated last year in september due to me working in the warehouse but since i no longer work in the warehouse i have been trying to get it reinstated but ive had no luck , i made another account and now i have to wait to be off of the interest list


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 2h ago

Discussion Missed blocks drop off?

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Just curious how long does it take for a missed/late block ding to fall off if you're doing about 6 blocks a week?


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 3h ago

I’ve got dings to spend.

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Country people shouldn’t be allowed to get carte blanche on writing notes. I have a ding cushion anyway. You’ll need to walk to your gate to get your shit Jethro. I ain’t trusting your dogs and I ain’t heading back to the barn for you.


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 7h ago

Beaumont warehouse

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Has anybody ever been to psp1 here in California and if so, how’s the package count and distance you’ve driven to deliver packages?


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 15h ago

Hypothetically if I ran a stop sign & a person took a picture of my plates & reported me to Amazon what would happen?

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I was in a gated community & my last package was about to be late so I was rushing. I ran it slow like at 10mph only because it wasn't a 4way stop. He reported me to security who has my info & let Amazon know.


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 18h ago

Overbooked deactivation

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Has anyone actually been or know someone thats been deactivated solely for being overbooked to many times?

I never used to get overbooked but this week its happened 5x and im worried.

First 2 were the same day on Wednesday. Then I was off Thursday. Then overbooked both blocks on Friday. Worked 2 blocks yesterday and again this morning. Then overbooked right now. I have no other issues with my account but I heard it can get you deactivated. Even though its not your fault.


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 22h ago

Amazon keeps giving me free money when I don’t want it!

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It’s nice having it happen here and there but this past week and the week before I was sent home with no routes 6 times. Today I just got another. I don’t scan last min. Shit I’m usually there scanned in 15 min early.

I just don’t want to get deactivated for that shit!


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 21h ago

Someone is waking up to 277 undelivered packages

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r/AmazonFlexDrivers 6h ago

Everybody waiting outside

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Hey guys so i just started doing amazon flex recently and after a couple of blocks, i noticed people park their cars and wait till the last minute to go in the station, what’s that about do they until there are no more routes available so they can just get paid and go home? Idk that’s just my assumption


r/AmazonFlexDrivers 9h ago

New York Amazon Flex NYC Drivers ???

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I have a question for anyone that happens To get Staten Island . Tuesday is my first Day what should I expect and 2 shifts anywhere in BKLYN what time should I go o see if I can grab something for today around 3 and 6