While there’s a huge shortage of truck drivers in the US according to the Washington Post, [1] being a truck driver also requires a commercial driver’s license. Luckily, you can quickly start to deliver food, packages, or drive passengers around town with not much more than a car and smartphone app. These gig economy jobs for drivers are everywhere. You can apply quickly, set your, and even get bonuses. You can both boost your income or get full-time work this way. If you want to find out more about the top 3 driving jobs that are easy to get into, read on.
Ridesharing with Lyft or Uber
Lyft and Uber match drivers with customers through their online apps. The companies work in most countries around the world. Since Uber and Lyft are fierce competitors, they offer enticing incentives for new drivers. [2] Whichever company you choose to work with will depend on which incentives matter most to you.
Potential Salary
How much you earn with Lyft or Uber depends on your location, how much you want to work, and how well you get along with passengers. Earnings also vary based on demand for the service, and both companies offer surge pricing — Uber Surge and Lyfte Primetime Pricing. Uber says its average salary is $19 per hour, while Lyft offers $35 per hour, not including tips.
Requirements for Drivers
If you want to work for Uber or Lyft, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 21
- Pass a background check
- A valid driver’s permit
- A valid Insurance and registration
- A valid Social Security number
- A 4-door vehicle that passes a mechanical inspection
- No major traffic violations three years prior
- No major traffic infractions or DUIs seven years prior
Food Delivery with DoorDash or Grubhub
Seamless, Grubhub, DoorDahs, and Uber Eats let you order food from any restaurant or charge for delivery. These apps cover 45,000 restaurants in over 1,000 American cities. That’s a lot of ground covered!
Potential Salary
DoorDash drivers typically receive $10 to $15 per hour or $6 per stop, while GrubHub offers $10 to $13 per hour and $3 to $9 per stop, not including tips.
Requirements for Drivers
Potential GrubHub drivers need a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s permit, insurance, and a good driving record. You need an added two years of experience driving to become a Doordash driver, a clean background check, and no major traffic violations within the last seven years.
Delivering Packages with Amazon Delivery
With Amazon, you can pick and deliver Whole Foods items for customers, groceries, or various Amazon products in every US city. You need to pass training and wear a uniform, but you can pick working hours, while routes are assigned each day.
Potential Salary
According to Amazon, you can earn between $18 and $25 per hour, or an average of $72 per four hours worked. 100% go to drivers, but only Amazon Fresh and Prime Now customers can tip.
Requirements for Drivers
Besides 300 cubic feet for packages, drivers also need to:
- Be at least 21
- Show a valid Social Security Number
- Drive a four-door vehicle
- Own at least an iPhone 5 or Android 4.4 phone
- Have insurance
- Pass a background check
If one of these jobs seems like a good fit, start searching online for openings today. Whatever your decision, you can be positive that there’s a company and a job that will match your employment needs and be a fit for whatever your lifestyle and schedule demands are.
[1]https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/05/28/america-has-a-massive-truck-driver-shortage-heres-why-few-want-an-80000-job/?noredirect=on
[2]https://therideshareguy.com/sign-up-bonuses/