So you want to do Amazon Flex in 2025? Welcome to the trenches baby!
Just kidding.. it isn’t THAT bad. In fact, Amazon Flex can be a great gig if you go into it with the right mindset. First off, it isn’t going to make you rich and you will have struggles along the way.
With the right mindset and realistic expectations, Amazon Flex can help cover your bills—and, as countless drivers have discovered, it just might be the best gig in the game.
I’ve been driving Amazon Flex for over 5 years and have been heavily involved in Flex driver online communities. In this post I’ll give you the scoop, the top 10 best tips from real Amazon Flex drivers. Lets get into it.
Top 10 Tips for Your Trips
Just leave the packages at the door!
When I first started Amazon Flex I was WAY too concerned about packages being stolen. I would go out of my way to hide them and.. as you may have guessed, the customers couldn’t find them. This resulted in me receiving many “Customer did not receive” reports from Amazon. Nearly ending my Amazon Flex career early.
Think about it.. when your packages get delivered you expect them to be right outside your door, right? You don’t expect it to be hidden somewhere.
This isn’t a treasure hunt! Just leave the packages at the customers door.
Don’t go out of your way to hide them and don’t worry about them getting stolen. That isn’t your problem. Just leave them at the front door and go.
Get a good phone holder for your car
Imagine you have 40+ packages to deliver. You’re going to be getting in and out of your car A LOT and you’ll be navigating to each individual address. Your phone will be going in and out of it’s holder and you don’t want to be fiddling with it each time. Get yourself a good and sturdy phone holder where you can easily place and remove it. Trust me, this time will add up if you don’t. You’ll have enough frustrations along the way. Don’t let your phone holder be one of them.
Bring water and snacks
You’re going to get fatigued on the job. If you’re running on pure coffee alone you’re going to have a bad time. Bring water and snacks to keep your energy up. See here for what drivers recommend: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/what-to-eat-as-a-delivery-driver
Bring a positive attitude
It may sound corny but having a positive attitude will help a lot. You’re about to be driving unfamiliar neighborhoods for 2+ hours, getting in and out of your car, hauling boxes, trying to find addresses, etc. It’s going to wear you out physically. Don’t let it wear you out mentally! Take a deep breath. Expect that inconveniences will happen, expect the worst and hope for the best.
Download offline maps
Download your areas offline maps before you go out on your route. You don’t want to end up in the boondocks with no navigation. This has happened to me several times and my offline maps saved the day! Be sure to download your offline maps just in case. See here for how to do it on Google Maps.
Get an Amazon Flex vest
You might think it looks dorky but it’s recommended to wear your Amazon Flex vest so that people can tell why you’re walking up to their property while delivering. You might think the Amazon packages would be a dead giveaway but no.. even with the vest you’ll get some strange looks like “Who TF is this coming up to my house RN”. Ask for a vest at the warehouse if you don’t already have one. They’re free and actually kind of nice with Amazon Flex branding on them.
The key jiggle trick
Before entering any kind of fenced in yard jiggle your keys to alert any dogs that may be in there. This way you’re not taken by surprise by a dog which could then trigger them to chase. Do not rely on customers to report that they have a dog! Amazon has a feature where customers can report dogs on the property but many of them will not do it, never rely on that. Always scope out for dogs before getting out of your car and use your best judgement if it’s safe.
The bag and drop method
If a customer does have a dog and you don’t feel that it’s safe but you still want to deliver that package and not have to make a return trip to the warehouse, here’s a method that worked for me. Bring large clear bags with you, put the package inside of it and leave it on the customers driveway from outside of your car window. This way you avoid exposing yourself to dogs. Of course.. use common sense when doing this and make sure you can drop the package close to the house so it doesn’t get stolen.
Car magnets
If you’re going to be doing Amazon Flex a lot then getting magnets for your car is a good investment. It can help put customers at ease when they can see that you’re a delivery driver from a distance as you pull up to their property in your personal vehicle. Not everyone is aware of how Flex works and that drivers use their own cars to deliver packages. They see your Toyota Corolla and think “Who TF is this pulling up.. oh hell no! cocks shotgun”. Or at least.. those are the kind of thoughts you’ll be having while delivering to rural areas. A magnet that says “Delivery Driver” can help put you and customers at ease and result in a smoother delivering experience.
Check out Flex driver online communities
Lastly, if you want the best Flex driver tips for your specific area then you should look for the Facebook groups. These communities are a valuable resource where drivers help each other out. It’s also a great place to vent and banter about Amazon Flex. Also check out https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/ to see what Flex drivers from around the world are saying.
Conclusion
There you have it! My top ten Amazon Flex driver tips for 2025 and beyond. If you’re new to Amazon Flex don’t let anything I said discourage you. Sure.. it can be hard work but it can also be very fun. You get to do your own thing, drive around and see the places you probably never would otherwise. Give it a try and decide if it’s for you.
With the right mindset and expectations Amazon Flex can be a great gig. Some days will be better than others. I’ve found that more often than not the routes are pretty easy. If you follow these tips you’ll have a better time.
So get those podcast and playlist ready, grab your snacks and drinks and hit the road! Let us know in the comments below your top Amazon Flex driver tip.
Appreciate it, see you in the next one.
