You can get paid to deliver far more than just takeout.
While standard food delivery apps like DoorDash average $9 to $25 an hour, specialized delivery platforms like Amazon Flex, GoShare, and TaskRabbit let you earn anywhere from $18 to $188 an hour delivering packages, furniture, and construction materials.
Higher-paying gigs often require larger vehicles or heavier lifting, but they offer significantly better earning potential for your time.
In this guide, I’ll show you the best apps that pay you to deliver, what each platform actually pays after expenses, their vehicle requirements, and which options are worth joining.
Best delivery apps by vehicle type (cars, vans & bikes)
Your vehicle determines which delivery apps you can work for. While some gig platforms allow you to deliver on foot or by bike, most require a sedan, cargo van, or box truck.
Use the guide below to find the best delivery apps for your vehicle type, then check each app’s pay, requirements, and details before applying.
| Vehicle Type | Delivery Apps | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Don’t have a car | TaskRabbit, Lugg (Helper), Senpex (Helper) | You provide labor; another driver handles the truck |
| Bike, Scooter, or On Foot | Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub | You can also use a car in most markets |
| Car or SUV | Amazon Flex, Veho, Roadie, Spark, Shipt, Instacart, Dropoff, Favor, Gopuff | Also serves as the entry-level tier for GoShare, Dispatch, Curri, and FRAYT. |
| Pickup, Cargo Van, or Box Truck | GoShare, Bungii, Dispatch, Curri, FRAYT, CitizenShipper, uShip | Higher-paying vehicle tiers |
Note: Vehicle rules, pay rates, and app availability can vary by location.
How much do delivery apps pay? (by category & job type)
Delivery work isn’t all the same.
Depending on the app, you might deliver small packages, shop for groceries, move furniture, or haul heavy construction materials.
Here is how the main delivery categories compare:
| Type | Top Platforms | Pay Examples | Physical Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packages & Parcels | Amazon Flex, Veho, Roadie, Spark, Shipt | $15-$26/hr† | Light |
| Big & bulky items | GoShare, Bungii, Lugg, TaskRabbit | $18-$188/hr | Heavy |
| Building materials & auto parts | Curri, Dispatch, FRAYT | $10-$50/hr** | Heavy |
| Medical, pharmacy & B2B | Dropoff, Senpex | $20-$45/hr | Light |
| Groceries | Instacart | $18.33/hr (estimate) | Moderate |
| Food & convenience | DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Favor, Gopuff | $9-$25/hr*** | Light |
| Pets, vehicles & freight | CitizenShipper, uShip | $6K-$10K/mo* | Moderate |
| International | Grabr | You set your rate | Light |
* CitizenShipper’s own published figure for active drivers, not a guarantee.
**The building-materials rate includes Dispatch estimates ($10-$25/hr), FRAYT averages ($20-$30/hr), and published Curri driver figures (~$50/hr). These are not guaranteed rates.
*** The food-delivery range mixes general estimates with driver-reported gross and net figures. Your actual take-home pay can be lower after gas and vehicle costs.
† Roadie and Spark Driver pay per trip, not per hour. See their sections for how that works.
The jobs that pay more often require more work. You lift heavier stuff, drive a bigger vehicle, or pay more for gas and repairs.
A box truck can help you get higher-paying jobs, but a regular car costs less and is easier to start with.
So, don’t just choose the job with the highest pay. Start with the vehicle you already have. Then compare the pay with the work, time, gas, and other costs.
Apps that pay you to deliver packages
Package delivery is one of the most popular ways to earn money with your vehicle.
Because demand is steady and shifts are scheduled in advance, it offers more predictable earnings than standard food delivery.
1. Amazon Flex
Amazon Flex allows you to deliver Amazon.com packages, Sub Same-Day (SSD) orders, and groceries from Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh using your personal vehicle.
- Pay: $18-$25/hour (Amazon estimate)
- How you get paid: Direct deposit, Flex Cashout, or Flex Debit Card
- Requirements: 21+, four-door midsize sedan+, driver’s license, auto insurance
- App availability: Android and iPhone
Note on Availability: Openings depend heavily on your location. If your city is full, Amazon will place you on an interest list and notify you by email when a driver slot opens up.
Once Amazon accepts you, you can start choosing “Blocks”
How Amazon Flex delivery blocks work
Instead of getting orders one at a time, you reserve set delivery windows called blocks. Pay and tips depend on the block type:
| Block type | What you deliver | Pay | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Package | Regular Amazon packages | $18-$25/hr | No |
| Whole Foods & Amazon Fresh | Groceries | Base pay + 100% of tips | Yes |
| Sub Same-Day (SSD) | Priority packages from fulfillment centers | Base pay, up to $30-$50+/hr at peak | No |
Real earnings example of an Amazon Flex driver
A driver here in St. Louis posted his numbers from a mid-2025 block.
He got $87.50 for a 3.5-hour Sub Same-Day block out of the Sauget station: 46 packages, 41 stops, running Brentwood, Maplewood, Shrewsbury, and Webster Groves.
That’s $25/hour gross, which lands at the top of Amazon’s range.
But he drove 70.4 miles door to door. At the current IRS rate of 76 cents a mile, those miles cost him about $53 in gas and vehicle wear. That leaves roughly $34, or about $10/hour.
So when you compare Flex blocks, look at the miles, not just the block pay. That’s the biggest thing that changes how Amazon Flex driver pay works once your gas and vehicle costs come out.
Amazon Flex Rewards and Preferred Scheduling
As you complete deliveries, you earn points through the Amazon Flex Rewards program.
Reaching 650 points within a 3-month window unlocks Preferred Scheduling, which gives you early access to reserve high-demand blocks before they are released to all drivers.
Payout options and cashing out
Amazon Flex deposits earnings on flexible schedules (including daily weekday payouts).
Payment options include:
- Amazon Flex Debit Card: Instant transfers with no cash-out fees.
- Personal Debit Card: Fast cash-out option ($0.50 fee).
- Standard Bank Deposit: Free transfer to a linked checking or savings account.
Remember: If you earn tips from Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh, Amazon holds that money for 27 hours after delivery. So you can’t cash out tip earnings the same day.
Amazon Flex insurance coverage
You need your own personal auto insurance to drive for Flex.
In most states (excluding New York), Amazon provides supplemental commercial insurance at no extra cost while you are actively delivering on a block:
- $1 million in commercial auto liability coverage.
- Uninsured / underinsured motorist coverage.
- Up to $50,000 in contingent comprehensive and collision coverage ($1,000 deductible).
2. Veho
Veho is a last-mile package delivery platform that connects drivers with e-commerce brands.
Unlike typical on-demand food delivery, Veho lets you book entire delivery routes in advance with upfront pay estimates.
- Pay: $20-$26/hour average
- How you get paid: Twice a week, processed in 2-3 business days
- Requirements: 25+, a midsize sedan or larger, or a pickup with a hardcover bed
- App availability: Android and iPhone
Veho delivery routes
Once approved, you can select routes based on your availability and location:
- Standard delivery routes: You pick up a batch of packages at a Veho warehouse and deliver them to customers.
- Pickup routes: You drive from home to your first stop, collect customer return packages along the way, and take everything to a local facility at the end of your shift.
How Veho pay actually works
Veho pays a flat rate for each route, not an hourly wage. It advertises $20-$26 an hour, but your real pay depends on how efficient the route is and how much unpaid time you put in.
That’s because the paid block time only covers the deliveries. It doesn’t count driving to the warehouse, loading, scanning packages, or driving home. So some drivers report $41-$63.55 for a 3-4 hour block. Once you add that extra time, it’s closer to $13-$20 an hour.
How Veho pays you
Veho processes driver payments twice a week:
- Routes completed Monday through Tuesday: Processed Wednesday at 3 AM ET
- Routes completed Wednesday through Sunday: Processed the following Monday at 3 AM ET
Important: To receive prompt payment, you must upload clear drop-off photo confirmations and mark the route as “completed” in the app. Incomplete routes are delayed until the next pay cycle.
Need your money sooner?
If your bank participates in the RTP or FedNow payment networks, you can cash out earnings within minutes.
The fee depends on your driver level:
| Driver level | Instant cash-out fee |
|---|---|
| Pro Tier | Free |
| Plus Tier | $0.75 flat |
| Core Tier | 0.75% (minimum $1.25) |
| New Drivers (Unranked) | 1.00% (minimum $1.75) |
3. Roadie
Roadie, owned by UPS, lets you deliver packages with your own car on local and multi-stop routes.
It’s one of the easier delivery apps to qualify for because it does not have a minimum vehicle age or type requirement.
- Pay: Up to $12 per local trip, more for multi-stop routes
- How you get paid: Weekly direct deposit, or Instant Pay for a fee
- Requirements: 18+, SSN, valid US license. No minimum vehicle standards
- App availability: Android and iPhone
Understanding Roadie Pay Limits: Standard local gigs top out at $12 per trip. Higher earnings quoted online (such as $60 local or $650 cross-country trips) reflect RoadieXD (an invite-only cross-dock program for high-capacity vehicles operating in Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, and the NY/NJ metro area.).
How to earn more with Roadie
Roadie offers certifications that unlock special, higher-paying Gigs. Find them under Certifications & Badges in the app:
- Pharmacy: In-app certification, no invite needed.
- TSA: Airport cargo deliveries. Currently waitlisted due to TSA limits.
- Extra Equipped: Oversized loads like electronics and appliances. Needs ramps, a dolly, cart, and straps. Invite-only.
- Cargo Trailer: Long or heavy loads like lawnmowers and lumber. Needs a registered trailer. Invite-only.
- Roadie Blocks: Pre-scheduled multi-stop blocks. Invite-only.
How to get paid faster with Roadie
Standard payments are processed weekly via free direct deposit every Tuesday.
But if you want to get your pay sooner, there is an option called Instant Pay.
To qualify for Instant Pay, you have to complete at least 5 gigs, and your first completed gig must be at least 7 days old.
- Roadie’s Instant Pay fee: $1.99 Fee
With Instant Pay you get your earning deposited into a debit card within minutes.
By the way, adding or updating a debit card triggers a security hold that pauses Instant Pay for 24 hours.
4. Spark Driver
Spark Driver is Walmart’s delivery platform for independent drivers, and it’s available in all 50 states.
- Pay: Based on trip distance, order size, and extras like apartments or heavy items.
- How you get paid: Free instant payouts with OnePay, or weekly through a third-party provider.
- Requirements: 18+, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, SSN, auto insurance, and background and MVR checks.
- App availability: Android and iPhone
Warning: In February 2026, Walmart agreed to a $100 million settlement with the FTC and 11 states over the way it advertised Spark Driver pay. Regulators said the company misled drivers about base pay, incentive pay, and tips, and about $79 million of that goes back to drivers. Walmart didn’t admit any wrongdoing, but it’s a good reason to track your own pay instead of trusting the earnings numbers in the app. That settlement is a big part of whether Spark is worth driving for right now.
Offer types:
- Delivery
- Shopping & Delivery
- Returns
These offers can include:
- Groceries
- Walmart.com orders
- Walmart GoLocal pickups, such as orders from hardware stores and florists
- Walmart or Sam’s Club pharmacy pickups
Spark sends offers in three different ways:
- Round Robin
- First Come, First Serve
- Surge Pricing
Read Spark’s official instructions before you start. Knowing how each offer type works can help you decide whether to accept an offer now or wait for a better-paying one.
How Spark Driver pays you
If you choose OnePay as your earnings account, your base trip pay goes to you instantly after each completed delivery. There is no extra fee.
Customer tips usually show up 24 to 48 hours later. Incentives are paid weekly on Tuesdays.
If you don’t use OnePay, Spark pays you weekly through its third-party provider.
Spark Driver rewards
Every driver in good standing gets Tier 1 perks, like discounts on TurboTax and Keeper tax software. Complete 20 trips in a month with a Green rating and you reach Tier 2, which adds a free month of Walmart+ (gas discounts, streaming, and more) and discounted Verizon or T-Mobile cell service.
5. Shipt
Shipt has two driver programs.
- With Shop & Deliver, you shop for customers.
- With Package Delivery, you pick up packages at a local Target and drop them off along a route.
This section covers Package Delivery, and I cover the shopping side in my Shipt shopper review.
- Pay: About $15-$25/hour (general ZipRecruiter estimate).
- How you get paid: Weekly on Fridays, or Instant Payout
- Requirements: 18+, a reliable and operable vehicle, the ability to lift 50 lbs, a valid driver’s license, SSN, and auto insurance.
- Where it works: Everywhere except Alaska, Wyoming, and West Virginia.
- App availability: Android and iPhone
Your vehicle affects how many packages you can take and how long your route may be. Larger vehicles can handle more packages and longer routes.
Typical route sizes:
- Medium vehicle: Routes average 3-5 hours with about 30 packages.
- Large vehicle: Routes average 5-7 hours with 50+ packages.
- Sprinter van: Routes average 7+ hours with 80+ packages.
How fast you get paid with Shipt
Shipt pays you every Friday for routes completed Monday through Sunday of the previous week.
Need your money sooner? Eligible drivers can use Instant Payout.
- When you can use it: After you receive at least one regular weekly payout
- How often: Up to 3 times a day
- Cash-out window: 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central time
- Fee: $0.49 per transfer
- Daily limit: $500
Apps that pay you to deliver furniture, appliances & large cargo
This is where the bigger pay starts. Moving a couch, hauling appliances, or delivering building materials pays more than a food order, but it takes more muscle, a bigger vehicle, and more care.
6. GoShare
GoShare connects you with customers who need help moving big and bulky items.
- Pay: $46-$188/hour depending on your vehicle
- How you get paid: Direct deposit through Routable, about 4-5 days after you complete a project
- Requirements: 18+, background check, vehicle 2004 or newer with no salvage title
- Membership fee: $49 one-time and non-refundable, or $154 with any New York history
- App availability: Android and iPhone
GoShare pay by vehicle
Here are the company rate tiers GoShare lists:
- Box truck: Up to $188/hour
- Cargo van: $105/hour
- Pickup: $60/hour
- Car/SUV/minivan courier: $46/hour
- Labor-only: $84/hour
GoShare’s box truck rate can reach $188/hour, but most drivers won’t earn that much. ZipRecruiter puts the average closer to $19.14/hour, with a reported range of $10.10 to $30.05.
Why is the difference so large?
GoShare’s FAQ explains:
“You are billing the customer for the time between the start of the project and the end of the project. You are not able to bill the customer for the time it takes you to arrive at the project location or to return to your home.”
So, GoShare doesn’t pay for the time you spend driving to the job or back home. Drive 45 minutes to a pickup and 45 minutes back, and none of that counts toward your hourly rate.
You also get a 20-minute grace period. You can’t bill for time spent waiting for a customer or helper to arrive.
GoShare’s $49 (or $154) membership fee
Unlike most apps in this guide, GoShare charges you before you know whether you’re approved.
The fee is $49 and non-refundable. It jumps to $154 if you’ve ever lived, worked, or gotten a citation in New York.
GoShare says New York raised the price of records requests in 2019. The higher cost applies to anyone with any New York history, not just current residents.
Remember: If you’re rejected, that’s it. GoShare’s answer to “I signed up but was rejected, can I sign up again?” is blunt: “Please do not sign up again. We will not be able to accept any additional sign ups.”
You get one shot, and there’s no refund either way.
Once you’re active, GoShare also takes a percentage of every project fee.
GoShare requirements and approval
The background check usually takes 3-5 business days. It can take longer if you’ve moved around a lot or lived in California or Massachusetts. Courts in those states can take longer to respond to records requests.
Your vehicle must meet these rules:
- 2004 model or newer, with no exceptions
- No salvage titles
- Box truck at least 12 feet
The 2004 rule comes from GoShare’s insurance requirements.
If you want heavier hazmat projects, you must first pass GoShare’s Hazmat 101 course. Any load over 1,001 lbs legally requires a CDL with a Hazmat endorsement.
GoShare says: “Most delivery pros use GoShare as a part-time opportunity to supplement their existing delivery and moving business.”
So treat GoShare as a part-time way to add to your income or your existing moving business.
I have a full GoShare review if you want a deeper look before signing up.
7. Bungii
Bungii specializes in big and bulky delivery. You can move anything from a single armchair to a full pallet.
- Pay: Up to $45/hour (company figure)
- How you get paid: Standard pay runs Tuesdays and Fridays. Same-day payment is optional and costs a small fee.
- Requirements: 21+, clean driving record, vehicle insurance, able to lift and carry 125+ lbs
- App availability: Android and iPhone
Bungii operates in 110+ U.S. markets and advertises next-day approval, faster than GoShare’s 3-5 day background check.
Bungii vehicle requirements
What you need depends on your vehicle:
- Pickup truck: model year 2001 or newer, four ratchet straps, two moving blankets, and a tarp
- Cargo or sprinter van: 2001 or newer, four ratchet straps, two moving blankets
- Trailer: flatbed, utility, or enclosed, at least 5 feet long, plus an SUV to haul it
- Box truck: GVWR of 26,000 lbs or less
Box truck requirements:
- A pallet jack
- An active USDOT number from the FMCSA
- A satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- $750,000 liability insurance plus $50,000 cargo insurance
Be careful with cancellations. More than 2 in a rolling 3-month period can lead to termination. Treat accepted jobs as commitments.
Since I live in St. Louis, I was interested to see if anyone was working with Bungii here. I found an Indeed review from a local Bungii driver that said opportunities were limited and that new-job notifications didn’t always work properly. So that’s something to keep in mind no matter where you live.
8. Lugg
Lugg connects you with customers who need furniture moved, store pickups delivered, or a full move handled.
Unlike many apps here, it publishes average pay instead of only a maximum.
- Pay: $28-$47/hour depending on your vehicle, plus tips
- How you get paid: Same day, every day
- Requirements: 21+ to drive or 18+ as a Helper, vehicle 2001 or newer, able to lift 125 lbs alone or 250 lbs with your crew, background check
- App availability: Android and iPhone
Lugg average pay by vehicle
Here are the average rates Lugg publishes. Tips are extra:
- Pickup truck: $28/hour
- Van: $32/hour
- XL van: $37/hour
- Box truck: $42/hour
- Box truck Plus: $47/hour
Lugg Helper role: no truck required
As a Helper, you’re the second half of a two-person crew. You handle the lifting and loading while the driver handles the route. Helpers average $18/hour plus tips.
9. TaskRabbit
If you want to get paid to deliver furniture, help people move, or do other odd jobs, TaskRabbit is worth a look.
TaskRabbit pay, fees, and requirements
Here’s the main thing to know about TaskRabbit:
- Pay: You set your own hourly rate for tasks like Help Moving, furniture assembly, and other handyman work.
- How you get paid: Direct deposit to your bank account through a payment service provider
- Requirements: A U.S. Social Security Number for your background check. You can switch to an EIN after you’re approved.
- Registration fee: $25, one-time, and non-refundable. TaskRabbit charges it only if your registration is successfully processed.
- App availability: Android and iPhone
Because you set your own rate, earnings can vary by city and category.
For example, when I checked a St. Louis location, TaskRabbit’s signup page showed Help Moving at $51/hour.
One useful feature is the 2-hour minimum on hourly tasks. So, a quick 20-minute job still pays for your time.
TaskRabbit’s service fee comes out of the client’s pocket, not yours. You keep the rate you post.
TaskRabbit has also absorbed Dolly. If you remember that app, its old signup page now redirects to TaskRabbit.
St. Louis note: Around 2025, local Taskers on r/StLouis reported that TaskRabbit wasn’t accepting new workers in the area. Check current availability before you count on it.
Apps that pay you to deliver building materials & auto parts
These apps connect you with businesses that need supplies moved, like lumber, tile, paint, HVAC parts, or car parts, from a supplier to a job site or another business.
10. Curri
Curri pays drivers to deliver building materials and construction supplies, mostly from suppliers to job sites and businesses.
- Pay: About $50/hour for a round trip, from one Curri-published driver story.
- How you get paid: Deposits arrive in 0-3 business days. You can also use instant payout to a debit card for a 1% fee. Multi-stop deliveries pay out at the end of the day after the final stop.
- Requirements: A cleared background check and MVR check
- App availability: Android and iPhone
Each delivery shows its payout up front, based on miles, vehicle type, load size, and local demand. Its blog claims drivers earn 10-15% more than other gig jobs on average, but that’s a company figure, not a guaranteed payout.
Curri has two driver tracks:
- Gig Driver: Use a car, SUV, or truck. You set your own schedule and get next-day payouts.
- Carrier/Courier: Use a box truck or flatbed. You bid on recurring and dedicated work, with multiple payout speed options.
Passing your background check doesn’t guarantee you’ll see work right away. If demand is low in your area, you may sit on a waitlist.
Heads up if you’re reading this after August 26, 2026: Curri’s help center says driver payouts will move from the 0-3 business-day schedule to a weekly payout every Wednesday. Check the app for your current payout schedule before counting on daily deposits.
11. Dispatch
Dispatch delivers auto parts, building products, and industrial supplies for businesses in trades like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and solar.
- Pay: Estimated at $10-$25/hour by ZipRecruiter.
- How you get paid: Paid out daily. No upfront fees or costs to join.
- Requirements: Able to lift and carry 50 lbs, listed as an insured driver on your vehicle, a safe working vehicle, background check plus training
- App availability: Android and iPhone
Dispatch sends orders directly, so you don’t have to bid against other drivers.
You can also stack multiple orders on one route.
Adding equipment can unlock higher-paying jobs: a liftgate, dolly, pallet jack, roof rack, ladder rack, pipe rack, or ramp.
Vehicle capacity:
- Car: up to 240 lbs
- Mid-sized: up to 500 lbs
- Pickup truck: one pallet, or up to 1,000 lbs
- Cargo van: two pallets, or up to 3,500 lbs
- Box truck: up to 26 feet, 12,500 lbs
Dispatch operates in select regions, not nationwide.
Signup takes about 5 minutes. Perks include a discount on forming an LLC through ZenBusiness and health insurance options through Stride.
12. FRAYT
FRAYT is a B2B, last-mile logistics platform. In simple terms, you deliver commercial goods, building materials, auto parts, and industrial freight for businesses.
- Pay: $20-$30/hour plus tips (company average)
- How you get paid: Standard payout in 48 hours through Branch; Preferred Drivers can get paid in as little as 24 hours
- Requirements: 21+, valid US driver’s license with a clean record, 8-point background and driving history check, personal auto insurance meeting your state’s minimums
- Application fee: $40, non-refundable, charged during onboarding
- App availability: Android and iPhone
Before you apply, check whether FRAYT is recruiting in your market. You pay the application fee whether or not FRAYT needs drivers where you live. The fee covers your background and driving history check.
FRAYT calls each job a Match. Before you accept, the app shows the pay, the pickup and drop-off spots, and the item’s specs and dimensions.
After you accept, you drive to the business, load and secure the cargo yourself, and at drop-off you take photos and collect a digital signature to trigger payment.
What you can deliver with FRAYT
What you can haul depends on the vehicle you use:
- Sedan or crossover: Small parcels and auto parts
- Minivan or SUV: Medium cargo and batch orders
- Pickup truck: Open-bed loads like lumber
- Cargo van: Palletized goods and furniture
- Box truck: The largest commercial loads, using a 10- to 26-foot truck
Bigger vehicles can mean bigger pay.
They also come with extra gear you need to provide:
- Ratchet straps
- Bungees
- Moving blankets
- A tarp or bed cover if you drive a pickup truck
You don’t need a CDL unless your vehicle is above standard weight thresholds.
You can also qualify for FRAYT’s Preferred Driver Program by staying active and keeping your ratings up.
The program can give you:
- Higher pay rates
- Priority dispatch
- Repeat bookings from the same corporate clients
- Payout in as little as 24 hours
FRAYT has the most work in urban centers and industrial or distribution corridors. If you live in a rural area, you may see fewer Matches than a driver near a warehouse district.
Apps that pay you to deliver medical, pharmacy, and B2B items
These courier platforms handle medical samples, pharmacy pickups, legal documents, and other B2B items, not restaurant orders.
Some focus on medical work, and a few require extra screening or training before you start.
13. Dropoff
Dropoff is a same-day courier service that works directly with businesses like hospitals, labs, and retailers.
- Pay: About $27-$30/hour based on an Indeed estimate and one current $30/hour company posting.
- How you get paid: Per delivery.
- Requirements: 21+, current driver’s license, clean driving record, and a registered, insured, and inspected car, SUV, or van that’s less than 10 years old
- App availability: Android and iPhone
The vehicle age rule is the big thing to watch. Dropoff only accepts vehicles less than 10 years old, which is stricter than most delivery platforms. And the cap rolls forward every year, so a car that qualifies elsewhere may still be too old for Dropoff.
Getting started with Dropoff is closer to a hiring process than a quick delivery-app signup.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Apply, take a short quiz, and talk with the local hiring manager
- If selected, sign a contract and pass a background check
- Get certified in OSHA and HIPAA standards because couriers often handle medical samples and equipment
- Complete a few ridealongs with an experienced courier before you work solo
Once you finish training, you can start accepting open deliveries across Dropoff’s client list.
Pro tip: The best-paying opportunity here is getting assigned a “Route.” A Route is a recurring set of deliveries for one of Dropoff’s bigger clients. Routes are competitive and go to couriers who perform best, but they’re the most lucrative part of driving for Dropoff.
Dropoff has been around since 2014 and works with 270+ brands. Its pitch is simple: “Drive packages, not people.”
14. Senpex
Founded in 2017, Senpex works with companies including Tesla and ezCater.
Senpex offers more than standard package delivery. You can take on courier, moving, and helper jobs for businesses, with deliveries ranging from food and catering to retail orders and B2B distribution.
- Pay: Driver $27/hr avg, Mover $45/hr avg, Helper $20/hr avg (company figures)
- How you get paid: Weekly by direct deposit. You can update your bank details anytime after approval.
- Requirements: Valid driver’s license, car insurance, valid plates, and relevant certificates for special deliveries
- App availability: Android and iPhone
There is one important catch with the driver pay. Senpex’s signup page lists two different figures for the same role.
- Role card: “$27/h avg”
- Another part of the page: “Earn up to $23/hr, averaging approximately 2 deliveries per hour”
Because those figures don’t match, I wouldn’t treat either as a guaranteed rate.
Senpex says couriers keep roughly 80% to 90% of the fare fee, plus 100% of tips.
No car? You can still work with Senpex
If you don’t have a vehicle, you can apply for the Helper role.
This is similar to Lugg’s no-vehicle option and can let you earn from moving and delivery-related work without using your own car.
How Senpex rates drivers
Senpex rates you on things like on-time pickups and drop-offs, total orders, quick in-app actions (photos and eSignatures), and cancellations. The company sums it up simply: “Be on time, don’t cancel.”
Apps that pay you to deliver groceries
Grocery work isn’t always just driving. Depending on the order, you might shop for the items, deliver a full order, or handle just one half of the job.
15. Instacart
Instacart is one of the biggest names in grocery delivery.
Most shoppers handle the whole order, shopping for the groceries and delivering them, though some orders are just one part of the job.
- Pay: About $18.33/hour (ZipRecruiter estimate)
- How you get paid: Instant Cashout for a small fee, automatic payouts on a free Shopper Rewards Card, or weekly direct deposit
- Requirements: 18+, legally authorized to work in the U.S., reliable car, smartphone, and able to lift up to 40 pounds
- App availability: Android and iPhone
Instacart shows the batch pay, estimated tip, and promotions before you accept. Your actual pay depends on order size, distance, and the work involved, which is why what Instacart shoppers really make can look very different from that $18.33 estimate.
You keep 100% of customer tips, and you’ll pass a background check and provide a driver’s license, SSN, and bank details at signup.
I personally love Instacart’s protection policy against tip baiting. If a customer removes a tip without reporting a problem, Instacart automatically covers up to $10 of the missing tip.
Apps that pay you to deliver food & convenience items
Food delivery is one of the easiest ways to start with a car, bike, or scooter, but it’s also the most crowded.
It’s flexible, but take-home pay can be low after gas and vehicle costs.
16. DoorDash
DoorDash is another flexible option, with two ways to calculate your pay.
You can also earn tips and promotions like Peak Pay.
- Pay: $15-$25/hr (estimated)
- How you get paid: Weekly direct deposit, or instant cashout with the DoorDash Crimson Visa Debit Card
- Requirements: 18+ in most states; 19+ in a dozen states, including Texas and Florida; 21+ in California. In select cities, you can deliver by car, scooter, motorcycle, or bike
- App availability: Android and iPhone
How DoorDash pay works
When you accept a delivery, you can choose between two earning options:
- Per offer: Your pay is based on factors such as estimated time, distance, and how desirable the order is.
- Earn by Time: You earn based on the time you’re actively on a delivery, rather than the time you spend waiting for an order.
Drivers report earning around $15 to $25/hour before expenses. Once you account for gas and vehicle wear, take-home pay is closer to $10 to $15/hour.
A few smart habits can push that higher, and I’ve got a whole post on getting more out of DoorDash.
If you’d rather deliver groceries than restaurant orders, DoorDash also offers Shop & Deliver, which lets you shop for and deliver customers’ grocery orders.
17. Uber Eats
Uber Eats is one of the most flexible options on this list because you can deliver by car, motorbike, scooter, bike, or even on foot, depending on your market.
By the way, if you’re looking for Postmates delivery jobs, Postmates delivery is now handled through Uber Eats, so you can sign up through Uber instead of using a separate Postmates driver app.
- Pay: About $14.96/hour (according to Gridwise’s 2025 report) plus 100% of tips
- How you get paid: Instant Pay (up to 6x/day for a fee), or automatic weekly bank transfer
- Requirements: 18+ by bike or on foot; 19+ with a car, motorbike, or scooter; valid license
- App availability: Android and iPhone
The $14.96 figure doesn’t tell the whole story. Some drivers report $9 to $15/hour net, while drivers in dense cities report $18 to $22/hour when Boost pay is active.
If you deliver by bike or on foot, you may be able to sign up with just a government ID.
And if you already drive for Uber, just add Food Delivery under Account > Work Hub. You don’t need to sign up separately.
18. Grubhub
Grubhub lets you deliver food, groceries, and convenience items using a car, motorcycle, bike, or scooter, depending on what’s available in your market.
- Pay: About $18.75/hour (ZipRecruiter estimate)
- How you get paid: Instant Cash Out 15 minutes after delivery, or direct deposit
- Requirements: 18+ (21+ in Las Vegas), plus a car, motorcycle, bike, or scooter depending on your market
- App availability: Android and iPhone
How Grubhub pay works
Your base pay depends on mileage, delivery type, and time. You keep 100% of tips and can earn bonus pay from Grubhub’s “missions.”
Driver levels and scheduling
Grubhub uses block scheduling, and your access to blocks depends on your driver level.
After your first 20 deliveries, Grubhub assigns a level based on your stats. Higher levels get earlier access to scheduling blocks and catering orders.
Grocery and convenience deliveries
In many markets, you can also deliver groceries and convenience items, not just food. For grocery-specific work, see my grocery delivery guide.
19. Favor
- Pay: $2-14+ per order, plus 100% of tips
- How you get paid: Weekly automatic deposit, or Instant Pay for $0.99
- Requirements: 18+, valid license, reliable vehicle, personal auto insurance, clean driving record and background check
- App availability: Android and iPhone
Favor also requires customers to leave a minimum tip on every order placed through the app, the only platform in this guide that does.
Favor is Texas-only, owned by H-E-B, and runs in 400+ cities across the state.
You can also pick up H-E-B grocery orders as a Runner, which my grocery delivery guide covers in more depth.
20. Gopuff
- Pay: About $20/hour
- How you get paid: Weekly or Instant Cash Out for $1.99
- Requirements: 21+, valid U.S. driver’s license, vehicle insured in your own name, smartphone with an up-to-date OS
- App availability: Android and iPhone
How Gopuff pays
Indeed estimates independent-contractor drivers make about $20/hour. Gopuff also pays a set fee per order plus 100% of tips.
The pay cycle runs Monday to Monday, paid on Tuesdays, and Instant Cash Out lets you take up to $5,000 a day for a $1.99 fee (no limit on how often).
How Gopuff deliveries work
Gopuff works differently. Instead of picking up from different restaurants, you return to one central warehouse after every delivery, inside a small zone of about 10 miles. That sounds efficient, but the driver reviews concern me.
Why I have concerns about Gopuff
Gopuff has the lowest rating in this guide: 2.7 out of 5 on Indeed from 1,500+ reviews, with pay and benefits at just 2.5.
Drivers report batch pay as low as $1.50 to $6. One got $4 for 3 orders across town, and another drove 75+ miles on a shift and took home just $50, with no gas reimbursement. I pulled more of these numbers together in my Gopuff review.
My honest take: Check every other option on this list before signing up for Gopuff.
Apps that pay you to deliver pets, vehicles & freight
If you’d rather set your own price and bid on delivery jobs, these platforms work differently from regular delivery apps.
CitizenShipper and uShip are online marketplaces where you compete for everything from pet transport to freight to hauling cars for cash.
The big difference is how they charge for access.
21. CitizenShipper
- Pay: $6,000-$10,000/month for active drivers (company figure, not a guarantee)
- How you get paid: Through Stripe, tied to each completed shipment
- Cost: $39.99/month after a 30-day free trial
- Requirements: Background check and ID verification
- App availability: Web only, no dedicated app
You set your own per-mile rate and bid on jobs. Pet transport is CitizenShipper’s highest-volume and highest-paying category. The platform lists over 170,000 completed shipments a year.
You can cancel anytime with no fees. CitizenShipper doesn’t take a commission or brokerage cut from your quotes. Your subscription pays for platform access and your background check.
Before you sign up: Some drivers have filed BBB complaints saying they were charged after canceling during the free trial. If you sign up, screenshot your cancellation and check your card statement during the next billing cycle.
22. uShip
- Pay: You set your own rate
- How you get paid: Guaranteed online payments through the platform
- Cost: $0 to search and bid, no subscription
- Requirements: Not published for standard bidding, SaferWatch required to book brokered loads instantly
- App availability: Android and iPhone
uShip gives you two ways to find work:
- Direct jobs: Negotiate with a shipper and bid for the job
- Brokered freight: Book the load instantly at the price the broker already posted
Free GPS tracking, nearby load alerts, and verified customer reviews come standard at no extra cost.
| CitizenShipper | uShip | |
| Cost | $39.99/month, after a 30-day free trial | Free to search and bid |
| Commission | None taken from your quotes | None to search and bid |
| Best for | Pet transport, its highest-volume category | Vehicles and freight, including brokered loads |
Apps that pay you to deliver internationally
Already planning an international trip?
Grabr can help you cover some of the cost by letting you bring back items for people in another country.
23. Grabr
- Pay: You set your own offer per item, plus a $100 bonus for delivering 10 orders in one trip
- How you get paid: ACH transfer to a US bank account, or GrabrFi for non-US residents
- Requirements: Verify your identity and phone number, set up a payout method before your first offer
- App availability: Android and iPhone
A shopper requests an item they can’t get or afford in their own country. As a traveler already heading there, you buy the item and deliver it.
You earn the offer amount you set, and Grabr reimburses you for the item’s cost.
GrabrFi is a partner account through Regent Bank for travelers without a US bank account. You don’t pay a fee to receive your payout either way.
Payout is the slow part. After you deliver, the shopper has up to 48 hours to flag a problem. Grabr then takes 3-15 business days to process your payout, and your bank may need another 1-4 days to show the money.
That’s slower than anything else in this guide, so don’t count on Grabr earnings for anything time-sensitive.
How to deliver without a car
I know some of you may not have a car. I remember how hard it was to get around without one when I first arrived in the U.S. as a refugee in 2002.
The good news is you can still make money with delivery and gig apps even without a car. Some options let you work as a helper, and others let you deliver by bike or on foot.
Delivery isn’t the only route either, and I’ve rounded up more ways to earn without a car.
| No-car option | What you can do |
|---|---|
| TaskRabbit | Moving, furniture assembly, TV mounting, cleaning, yard work |
| Lugg | Helper, averages $18/hour |
| Senpex | Helper, averages $20/hour |
| Uber Eats | Bike or on foot (18+, government ID and SSN) |
| DoorDash | Bike in select cities |
| Grubhub | Bike or scooter in some markets |
As a Helper, you handle the lifting and loading while a driver brings the truck. Bike and on-foot delivery depends on your city and the app.
Why you might be waitlisted or getting no delivery orders
Meeting the requirements doesn’t guarantee work.
Some platforms only activate drivers when local demand is high enough, so you can pass every check and still wait for an opening.
This is common on Curri, Veho, and Amazon Flex. Instacart runs a signup waitlist too, and I’ve written about moving up the Instacart waitlist if you’re stuck on it.
With GoShare it can sting more: BBB complaints describe applicants who paid the fee, waited months, and were never activated, with no refund.
If you’re waiting after approval, the problem is usually demand in your area, not your application.
Which delivery apps pay you the same day?
If you need money fast, payout speed matters. Some apps pay the same day, others take several days, and some charge a fee for faster payouts.
| Delivery app | How fast you can get paid | Fee or catch |
|---|---|---|
| Grubhub | About 15 minutes after a delivery | Instant Cash Out |
| Lugg | Same day | Normal payout schedule |
| Dispatch | Daily | Daily payout by default |
| Spark Driver | Instant | OnePay instant payouts are free |
| Amazon Flex | Instant | Free with Amazon Flex Debit Card; $0.50 to personal debit card |
| Roadie | Instant | $1.99 instant cashout fee |
| Gopuff | Instant | $1.99 instant cashout fee |
| Favor | Instant | $0.99 instant cashout fee |
| Veho | Faster than standard payout | Fee applies; free option available |
| Shipt | Faster than standard payout | Fee applies; free option available |
| Uber Eats | Faster than standard payout | Fee applies; free option available |
| Instacart | Faster than standard payout | Fee applies; free option available |
| Bungii | Same day | Costs extra; standard payday is Tuesday and Friday |
| DoorDash | Instant option available | Requires DoorDash Crimson Visa Debit Card |
| FRAYT | 48 hours | 24 hours after reaching Preferred Driver status |
| Senpex | Weekly | No instant payout |
| GoShare | 4-5 days | No instant payout |
| Curri | 0-3 business days currently | Starting August 26, 2026, weekly Wednesday payouts |
| Grabr | 3-15 business days | Bank may take another 1-4 days |
Which delivery apps pay the fastest?
For money today, Grubhub (about 15 minutes after a delivery), Lugg, and Dispatch are the fastest. Roadie, Gopuff, and Favor offer instant cashout for a small fee. If you can wait a few days, check the table above before you sign up.
How much do you actually make with delivery gigs after expenses?
After factoring in gas, vehicle wear, and taxes, most gig drivers take home $10 to $35+ per hour in net profit.
While gross pay advertised by apps looks high, your actual earnings depend heavily on the type of delivery you choose and your vehicle costs.
Here is a realistic breakdown of gross pay versus net take-home earnings across major delivery categories based on current platform data, driver reports, and standard operating deductions:
| Delivery Category | Top Platforms | Avg. Gross Pay | Estimated Net Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Convenience | DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub | $9–$25/hr | $10–$15/hr |
| Groceries | Instacart, Shipt | $15–$25/hr | $11–$17/hr |
| Packages & Parcels | Amazon Flex, Veho, Spark | $18–$26/hr | $12–$19/hr |
| Medical & B2B Couriers | Dropoff, Senpex | $20–$45/hr | $15–$28/hr |
| Big & Bulky / Cargo | GoShare, Lugg, Curri, FRAYT | $28–$188/hr | $20–$50+/hr |
Note: Figures above account for average fuel consumption, vehicle maintenance, and estimated tax obligations. Niche platforms requiring cargo vans or box trucks yield higher net rates but carry higher operating overhead.
Account for vehicle costs
The IRS mileage rate is a useful way to estimate the cost of driving because it accounts for fuel, maintenance, depreciation, and other vehicle expenses.
The catch is that a deduction this size only counts if you can prove the miles, so most drivers let an app that tracks their miles run in the background.
In 2026, the IRS changed the standard mileage rate in the middle of the year for the first time since 2022:
| 2026 period | IRS mileage rate |
|---|---|
| January through June | 72.5¢ per mile |
| July 1 through December | 76¢ per mile |
If you’re estimating your current costs, use 76¢ per mile. For a full-year estimate, use the applicable rate for each half of 2026.
Example
Let’s use the real earning of a STL driver I mentioned earlier as an example.
A 3.5-hour Amazon Flex block paying $87.50 that requires 70.4 total miles driven carries about $53.50 in vehicle operating expenses (70.4 miles × $0.76).
That leaves about $34 in net pre-tax earnings, or roughly $9.70 per hour.
Set aside money for Independent Contractor taxes
Most delivery platforms treat you as an independent contractor, so they don’t withhold taxes from your pay.
That means the money deposited into your bank account isn’t your gross income so you have to set aside some for taxes.
As a rough starting point, consider setting aside 25% to 30% of your earnings after mileage and other deductible business expenses for taxes.
This can help cover:
- 15.3% Self-Employment Tax: Covers Social Security and Medicare obligations for 1099 contractors.
- Federal & State Income Taxes: Based on your total annual bracket and filing status.
Remember, this is only a rough budgeting guideline, not tax advice. If you’re earning regularly, a tax professional can help you figure out what you actually owe.
FAQ
Do you need insurance to deliver?
If you use your own vehicle, most platforms require personal auto insurance in your name, including Amazon Flex, Spark, Shipt, Favor, and Gopuff. Bigger-vehicle platforms like GoShare, Bungii, and Dispatch require higher coverage for a cargo van or box truck. Bike, on-foot, and no-vehicle Helper roles (like TaskRabbit) usually don’t need auto insurance.
Can you make $1,000 a week delivering?
You can, but $1,000/week is near the top for food delivery. About 40 hours a week on food apps brings in roughly $720-$1,000 gross, or $500-$750 after gas and taxes. Big-and-bulky and package platforms pay about two to three times more per hour, so your odds are better there.
Can you make a full-time income delivering?
Yes. You can work full-time hours on many of these apps, but your income depends on the app you pick, local demand, tips, and how many hours you put in, and you cover your own gas, vehicle costs, and taxes. For steadier full-time income, commercial routes or your own delivery business are worth a look.
Research methodology
I checked each platform’s website, driver page, or help center for this guide. When a company publishes a pay figure, I label it as an official company figure. When it doesn’t, I use an estimate from a reputable source like Indeed, ZipRecruiter, or Gridwise, and label it as an estimate, not guaranteed pay. Driver-reported earnings are labeled separately too.
I also read reviews and first hand accounts of actual delivery drivers on relevant subreddits and on social media.
You may still see Point Pickup in 2026 delivery roundups, but the company was liquidated years ago, so I left it off instead of repeating outdated info.
Start with the delivery app that fits what you can carry
Not every delivery app works for every driver. The right pick depends on your vehicle, what you can carry, and how much work you want.
If you’ve got a car and want the most per hour, start with the package and big-and-bulky apps, not food delivery.
No car? You can still earn as a Helper or by bike or on foot.
There are more ways to get paid to deliver than most people realize. Pick the one that fits what you can carry or drive, and it can make a big difference in your hourly rate.
