Why Amazon drivers quit all the time

“If you in it for the money you won’t last..” What else are we there for if not for money?

They quit because they made you deliver 180 to 250 stops

As someone that drove for Amazon for about 2.5 years, my advice would be to first of all try to consider Amazon a last option unless you're sure you want to drive for a job, then I'd suggest to drive for Amazon for about 6 months to a year, once you have that time in start looking for a better job. There's alot of driving jobs out there that may require a little experience, but will pay better and appreciate your work ethic, Amazon won't. I've found the longer you stay at Amazon the more mental and physical stress it will put on you with increased workloads, more harsh rules and demands amongst other things. It's just a stepping stone job like fast food but pays a little more.

I do 5-6 days a week. my dsp gives $100 and $200 bonus for picking up shifts. its not for everyone. like u say tho, if you have the mindset of staying active, then this job is for you. it keeps me in shape and metabolism running, plus i get to zone out listen to music-podcasts, time to yourself.its a cool stepping stone. i finish 180 stops 300 packages in 5 hours tho

I'm 63 and have almost worked for two years at the same DSP. I didn't have a delivery job before either. It is very physical (have lost almost 30 pounds since I started) and stressful. For me, the stress comes from not knowing your route on a day-to-day basis, and if you deliver in a hilly area with narrow roads or lots of apartments, it takes a toll. Given all this, my attitude is to just do the damn job and don't complain, and it's worked for me. I usually have an 850 FICO score and get regular bonuses.

My brother I just discovered your page and your story is exact my story I came from working from the post office IN NYC New York is stressful already so being a mail carrier in Manhattan is double 😂 but I just got hired down here in south FL just did my three day training and since coming from post office and doing 300 packages a day in nyc it’s nothing once I’m in I’ll request to get the step van training but I’m loving the videos keep it up from a former carrier to another 💪🏾

There’s DEFINITELY favoritism too. I always see the SAME people as rescues at my company.

If you like to stay active and have a good working mindset and can think quick on your feet than it's the job for you. If you don't like physical labor, being hot, working in the rain, etc than it's not the job for you. The key is to use the job to your benefit. I see it as a challenge at times to get better and I pride myself in not being rescued so I work as safe as I can while also trying to be efficient as possible to get my route done. I only work 3 days a week, I don't have a manager breathing down my neck and I mostly deliver in nice areas and I see something new everyday so I actually enjoy the job. Their are times where it may seem like it's a lot of work but than I just think to myself where else am I going to work 3 days a week, enjoy nice scenery daily and not have to work with co workers all day? Dealing with co workers on certain jobs can be the biggest issues at times because many just come to work with a negative mindset and will try to take it out on you at times .🤣🤣

The faster you go the more stops they will give you im averaging 198 stops and Over 300+ packages I've been working for Amazon for 4 years now when I start the biggest route we had was 120 best job ever now its completely horrible its progressively gotten worse so I decided to start my own business my time with Amazon is finally coming to a end

When I first started I did rescues after finishing my route quick,with no problem until I realized you don't get paid for it nor see any compensation for extra work. So it's like working more harder for free, and breaking your back more for absolutely nothing meanwhile your really working for other people's salary. I was also told by my manager who tried to discourage me if I don't do rescues,I can be written up and possibly terminated because I'm not fit to be a team player. So I take my time and work at my own pace not to be a team sucker.And those cameras on the windshield are set for one to fail even after trying to follow all regulations not to get an alert and get one anyway

I did this for two years and just became a semi truck driver.. the job was cool and all and you have outside freedom I just thought it was time to move on for me

I be working 5 days a week. This job really isnt for the weak at all. You have to be super physically fit and mentally fit to hold you position. Im making mad overtime and the paychecks are huge so its mad worth it working 5 days a week. But like i said, it's not for everyone

I’m about 3 weeks into being an Amazon driver and I dig it, I did doordash for the last year full time so it kinda seems like more of the same, only difference is I don’t get to pick where I’m going. The only thing I DONT like is the whole “last package expected at..” times. Like I call major BULLSHIT, ain’t no way people actually make those times. I always finish at least an hour after they say I should’ve and I’m just like fuck it I’m not gonna kill myself for y’all lol

What the real problem is is that there is no set amount t of stops and package count if the stop count was 125 with a package amount of 240 that is at least 8.5 to 9.5 hour day with a 30min break that's a set amount that allows for a proper 30min lunch break that is mandated by law as well as two 15 min breaks. However what people fell to realize is that it depends on your area that your dsp delivers to

i have an interview tomorrow. Right now i am working from home in a call center environment and i want out of it. However, I did work outside for 5 years driving a company vehicle for a pest control company driving on average 300 miles a day. Kinda excited to get out of my current call center job (i am currently in the training phase so its a great time to quit and move on)

The only thing I hate is the navigation system 😂

my dap makes us work until flex locks us out from delivering, I usually finish in 8-9 hrs but there is a guarantee rescue route with no bonus for my dsp

DSP I was at was very unprofessional, my first day I had to do a rescue pick up with my trainer which pissed him off because he had a rescue the day before I started. He told me it happens all the time to whoever finish quick, we were the first guys to finish that day too. Amazon needs some work to get that turnover rate low, its not for everyone I can attest.

I will say this. As hard as Amazon is, it’s a cakewalk compared to fedex. It’s child’s play, I don’t know about USPS, but a you hear all these Amazon horror stories. The folks at fedex are working so hard, there’s no time for horror stories, that’s hard work.

the problem is the routes are to big, instead of 180 stops, it should be 120