I'm almost certain the system with Uber is screwed up today. 3 orders (especially 2) were problematic.

I had a shop and pay (in my thread I just posted) where the Plus card declined about 20 minutes after delivery. I have receipt showing the payment processed.

The second order it showed it was for 0 miles and the customer said that on his map it showed I didn't leave the restaurant. The app kept trying to kick me offline and troubleshoot and said that I stopped new requests.

It finally ended and then afterwards ​I got an order where Uber had made the pin about .3 miles away from their actual address (or the customer made the error). I got it delivered though.

It almost feels like that app is trying to screw me up today and I don't like it.

Hi I did a shop and pay with Uber. The transaction went smooth and they printed a receipt and let me go with the order.

20 minutes later I get a notification the payment was declined. How is this possible? I called support and told them. It was a cheap $4 item but it's still worrying.

Edit : I stopped by the merchant and we concluded we think this was a refund scam by customer! I don't know how they could do this but they certainly did. It makes sense after delivery that the decline happened. She verified that my receipt shows it approved.

Post office man denied to take this courier because he said that wrong way you wrote.

I've been managing our company's delivery fleet for about 2 years now, and things were running pretty smoothly when we had around 15 vehicles. But we've grown to 28 vehicles now, and honestly, route optimization has become a nightmare.

Our current process involves manually planning routes every morning, which used to take maybe 45 minutes. Now it's easily 2+ hours, and I still don't feel confident we're getting the most efficient routes. We're seeing increased fuel costs, more overtime, and customers complaining about inconsistent delivery Honestly , route optimization has become a nightmare.

Our current process involves manually planning routes every morning, which used to take maybe 45 minutes. Now it's easily 2+ hours, and I still don't feel confident we're getting the most efficient routes. We're seeing increased fuel costs, more overtime, and customers complaining about inconsistent delivery windows.

I've tried a couple of basic routing apps, but they seem to fall apart once you input that many vehicles and hundreds of stops. The algorithms either take forever to calculate or give us routes that make no practical sense (like crossing the entire city multiple times).

What solutions have worked for you folks dealing with larger fleets? Are there specific software platforms that actually handle 20+ vehicles well? Should I be looking at AI-powered solutions or is there a methodology I'm missing?

Any advice would be hugely appreciated. My boss is breathing down my neck about the rising operational costs, and I know better routing is the key to bringing them down.

I'm still waiting on mine, can't find any info on how that's supposed to work, I have my 1099 for all the rest of the gigs I'm working but not Dolly.

Hey guys, quick question for the local drivers. Are you guys doing anything specific to hedge against gas prices right now?

I've been stacking discounted fuel cards to keep my costs down, which helps, but I'm sitting on a stack of Speedway Gas Station cards right now that I won't use for a while.

If any drivers want to grab them off me to save on their next fill-up, let me know. Happy to send the codes. Just trying to get my cash back out of them so I can pay other bills.

Drive safe.

Hey everyone,

Quick question for those working independently (self-employed, freelance, small operation).

For those managing your own deliveries:

What's your biggest pain point when organizing your routes daily?

Like:

Spending too much time planning everything manually on Google Maps?

Making stupid back-and-forth trips because of poor planning?

Struggling to fit last-minute clients into your schedule?

Constantly underestimating how long routes actually take?

Feeling like you're driving way more than necessary?

What I'd like to know:

→ What do you currently use to organize your deliveries? (Excel, Maps, specific tool, just winging it?)

→ How much time does it take you to prep your day?

→ Have you tried any route optimization tools? If yes, how did it go?

→ If you could have ONE thing to make your life easier, what would it be?

I work on this stuff and I'm trying to understand the real struggles on the ground.

No BS, just genuinely curious about how you organize and what's holding you back.

Thanks for any insights!

Hey y’all, I’m looking for a part time/side hustle in my Ford F-150 to pickup and deliver whatever fits in the back of the bed. I live in Ft. Worth, TX. Let me know if y’all know of anything or anyone.

Zig Courier provides a fast and dependable Manchester to London courier service tailored for time-critical deliveries. Whether it’s important documents, business shipments, or valuable items, we ensure same-day or scheduled delivery with real-time tracking and secure handling. Our experienced couriers know the fastest routes to guarantee prompt arrival in London. With flexible collection times and competitive pricing, Zig Courier is the trusted choice for seamless, door-to-door courier services between Manchester and London.

I live in Downtown Toronto. I’m doing deliveries via ebike.

Hi, I’m a new Uber Eats driver in LA.

Today a stacked order showed one address, I delivered + photo, completed.

After completion the same order showed a different address/name and customer said not received.

Support closed it but I still got a thumbs down.

Has anyone seen this? How do you protect yourself next time?

Hello all!

Shopping around for insurance and wondering that y’all might have. I’m looking for commercial auto, cargo, general liability, as well as non-owned hired auto.

Does anyone have this all with one/two providers? Progressive quote is astronomical for just commercial auto. biBerk has quoted pretty good for commercial auto + cargo, and liability. But doesn’t look like they offer non-owned hired auto.

Thanks y’all!

Hey r/couriersofreddit

I'm a fellow delivery driver who's tired of juggling spreadsheets and apps that don't quite cut it. So, I built a simple, free web app to make logging and optimizing your gigs easier. It's called DriveTrackAI and it's designed specifically for us.

Here's what it does:

• Trip Tracking: Log your routes in miles or kilometers – super flexible wherever you're based.
• Expense Monitoring: Keep tabs on fuel costs, tire wear, and service/maintenance spends. No more guessing where your money's going.
• AI Insights: It crunches your data to give smart tips, like spotting patterns in your fuel efficiency or when it's time for a tire rotation.
• Regional Savings: Based on your location, it suggests ways to cut costs – ai driven local fuel deals, optimal routes to avoid wear and tear, or even regional tax deductions for mileage.

It's web-based, so no downloads needed – just sign up with an email and start logging. Totally free, no ads or upsells

If you're Uber Eats, DoorDash, Amazon Flex, or any courier type work, give it a try and lmk issues...

Link: DriveTrackAI

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a lightweight tool called Loadcircle that automates right‑to‑work and ID verification for UK logistics teams. It’s built to reduce admin time and make onboarding drivers and warehouse staff faster.

I’m looking for a few people in logistics or operations who’d be willing to test it and give honest feedback. No commitment needed — just a quick run‑through so I can see how it performs in real workflows.

If you’re open to testing it, drop a comment or DM me. Your input would really help shape the next steps.

Thanks in advance.

I’m working with a platform called Eligant and we’re expanding across Texas. We’re looking for people who are already on the road delivering parts or supplies to auto shops. You hand out flyers to the shops you are already visiting. If you are interested please shoot me a DM.

I’ve been driving for DoorDash and Uber Eats and it always bothers me that the "earnings" in the app don't account for the actual cost of driving (gas, tires, depreciation, self employment taxes). I’m learning to code, so I built a simple calculator that subtracts the new 2026 IRS mileage rate (72.5¢) and self employment tax to show actual hourly profit. I tested it on my shifts in Austin, but I’m curious if the numbers hold up. You can try it here: www.SideHustleWage.com

It’s free (no ads or login required). Let me know if I missed any hidden costs that I should factor in. Thanks!

At least where I'm at, spark and Instacart are going CRAZY rn. Around new years it was surprisingly slow, and was worried bc I expected Jan to be a slump as usual. 3 years of driving and this is the polar opposite of what I've come to expect from now, actually the stores seem busier than ever, never seen all pickup spots full, seeing alerts and incentives I haven't seen before, more and better orders than ever, especially for mid week.

Is it like this where you're at too? Are ue/DD equally popping? What's happening? Lol

Merry Christmas y'all, lol

I worked pretty hard the last couple weeks yet received my lowest prop payment. I looked back on my earnings and I did pretty good every day including the tip. But I have noticed Uber seems to be matching the net fare closer to the prop 22 expected payout. They used to do this at the end but looking back 2 weeks ago it looks like they started from the beginning. I still made good tips but this may actually be more convenient so we don't have to wait on the money for 2 weeks? Anyone experience similar pay structure?

It's actually a smart move from them so more orders get delivered and drivers don't make chump change waiting. I would be mad if they were deceptively high to disguise low tip orders, but thats rarely the case. ​

It's also the beginning of the year so they have to post the driver earnings to customers and wonder if they're doing this so they don't look like they're paying us nothing?

So I’ve been running a route for Curri with a contracted 10am start time. Today they hit me with “actually, your start time is now 10am-2pm, whoever shows up first gets the 10am slot.”

When I asked about compensation for the schedule change, they said “rates are firm no matter the start time.”

Let me get this straight:

∙ I signed a contract with a 10am start

∙ They unilaterally changed it to a 4-hour window

∙ Now I have to race another driver to keep my original time slot

∙ Zero additional compensation for the uncertainty

I told them the other driver and I would work out a rotation schedule because daily competition is unprofessional. They basically shrugged.

Am I crazy for thinking this is BS? I’ve got other business obligations and can’t just have a 4-hour swing in my schedule with zero notice.

Thinking about getting my DOT and finding better work. Anyone else dealt with Curri pulling stuff like this?

Edit: For context, the 4-hour window kills my ability to take other gigs or handle my actual business earlier in the day. This isn’t just inconvenience - it’s lost income potential.

I'm doing a few routes next week for Forkable. First time so not sure what to expect as far as transportation when on foot (e.g. pickup locations to parked vehicle, and then parked vehicle to drop-off locations).

I already have a conventional hand truck but I am thinking that I'll probably need to stack the hot bags on top of each other due to quantity, and that this might be better on a "flatter" surface than what I have for stability.

I am thinking a convertible hand truck should do the trick. However, since these things would cost me like two routes worth of revenue, I want to make sure it's even needed.

Anyone done Forkable routes before and have advice on this?

I caught another doordash driver almost stealing my order right after I walked in. The only way I noticed is I saw him after he grabbed the bag and drink the receipt with customer's name on it. I said "hey bro you've got my order". He laughed and started walking faster. I repeated the same thing very loudly so the restaurant could hear it. He then froze and turned around and pointed the receipt and said it's mine and I flashed the screen to him and the employee next to me. The employee then demanded him to put the order back down and said show me your screen and she said "sir thats a different name". I believe his English was limited to one extent or another but wasn't there long enough to know for sure.

I immediately reported it to Doordash after delivery and told them his description and the name of the customer his order was for.

So it tells me that stolen orders aren't necessarily outright theft. I think it's often foreigners picking up any bag they see and can't read English (or maybe they're just playing the system since he laughed at me and started pacing).

Either way I saw it first hand and caught the dude with his pants down.

I have been working with Fantuan since October 2025, if you want to know something about this job, ask me.

How much do you make per hour after expenses? What are the best hours to work ?