Advice from top Amazon Flex delivery partners

We gathered suggestions from top delivery partners across the country on how to succeed with Amazon Flex, so you can make quicker progress toward your goals. They have collectively delivered more than ten thousand packages to customers in cities as well as suburbs. From boxes to bags, they have experience with major delivery types. And each one is a good reminder that even as an independent contractor, you’re part of a broader community that is happy to help you succeed.

Check out their top suggestions below, and get to know a few of the people you share the road with.

Top Suggestions

1. Read the delivery notes for every stop. These can include helpful instructions like how to access a property or where to place the packages. – Myriam, Illinois
2. Save time and energy on the road by bringing a few items with you. Pack some snacks and water, a phone charger, a flashlight for early morning or late night delivery work, a folding cart to hold and transport packages, a first-aid kit, and a rain jacket. – Abdulahi, Washington, D.C.
3. Use an easy-to-handle basket or cart to help you deliver Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh orders. You can neatly transport 4 to 7 packages at once depending on their size and weight, which saves a lot of time. – Mayelis, North Carolina
4. Always provide excellent customer service. Although we are pressed for time sometimes, we must make sure to load the packages carefully, especially when working with grocery orders, because we don’t know if items are fragile or can be spilled. – Mayelis, North Carolina
5. Stick to one delivery station when you first start. That way you can quickly learn the delivery station’s processes and routes, and be really efficient. – Myriam, Illinois

Name: Myriam
Location: Illinois
‍Number of deliveries: More than 2,500
‍Primary delivery type(s): Sub Same Day
‍Reason for joining Amazon Flex: “You should do what you like, and I like to drive. I also like the flexible schedule that allows me to drop off and pick up my son from school.”

Name: AbdulahiLocation: Washington, D.C.Number of deliveries: More than 6,000Primary delivery type(s): Whole FoodsReason for joining Amazon Flex: “I can work whenever I want, and I believe I can make a positive impact.”

Name: MayelisLocation: North CarolinaNumber of Deliveries: More than 2,400Primary Delivery Type(s): Amazon.com, Amazon FreshReason for Joining Amazon Flex: “I can earn money and at the same time have the flexibility to adapt my work & school schedule and my kid’s activities.”

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