Meet a delivery partner who’s making quicker progress toward his goal with Amazon Flex Rewards

Joshua lives in Missouri with his family and found Amazon Flex while looking for an earning opportunity that was less physically demanding than the construction work he’d done for 25 years. He’s now been delivering for almost six months and is focused on making the most of every chance to earn and save through Amazon Flex Rewards, so he can reach his goal of buying a new home.

“I’ve lived in my current home for 20 years and want to step up to something I can really be proud of,” Joshua said. “Being able to save is what drew me to Amazon Flex. I try to do a delivery route every day, and now I make the same money I did in construction, plus I get to deliver smiles.”

To help delivery partners like Joshua reach their goals more quickly, Amazon Flex provides opportunities to maximize earnings and savings through Amazon Flex Rewards. This free program lets Joshua earn points by making deliveries, and as he earns more points, he unlocks new rewards levels and additional perks. These include Preferred Scheduling, which provides greater access to earning opportunities that fit individual preferences (time of day, day of week, and delivery station); up to 6% cash back through the Amazon Flex Debit Card; and thousands of discounts through the Stride app on expenses like auto maintenance, food, and fuel.

With Preferred Scheduling, Joshua sees “Rewards reserved offers” on the “Offers” screen in the Amazon Flex app when available offers match one or more of his set preferences, and he has time to schedule them before other delivery partners get the chance. Once he’s scheduled offers that he likes, he makes sure his car is ready for deliveries and combines different rewards to maximize their impact on every purchase.

“I use the 6% cash back on fuel plus the discounts,” Joshua said. “I fill up my tank at least once every two days, and I can usually find 10-cents off per gallon for a gas station near me. Between the discount and cash back, I save $20-$30 each week just on gas. It’s great!”

As an independent contractor, Joshua also takes advantage of tools and discounts through Amazon Flex Rewards that help him save on healthcare and taxes. “Delivering with Amazon Flex is my business, so I track expenditures like gas and mileage, which helped me get $1,200 back on taxes this year,” Joshua said. “I even used Stride to find and buy health insurance, which saved me $1,000. The savings really add up.”

We’re thrilled that delivery partners like Joshua are maximizing their earnings and making quicker progress toward the things that matter most to them. To learn how you can earn and save more with Amazon Flex, visit the Amazon Flex Rewards webpage or go to the Amazon Flex app > main menu > “Your dashboard” > “Rewards details.”