Is the American Metalcraft PBSB1512 Deluxe Sandwich Delivery Bag a good alternative for use by Delivery Drivers for Uber Eats, Doordash, Postmates, Uber Eats, etc.? I review the bag that I purchased from KaTom Restaurant Supply. I was attracted to the bag because of the hook and latch closure (Velcro is the best known name …

News broke within the past hour that Uber Eats is negotiating a take over of Grubhub. (As I write this it’s about 10 AM MST). There aren’t many details right now. I’m not sure there are any details, to be honest. Sources have confirmed to several news outlets that talks are taking place, and that …

Should you accept multiple orders (sometimes called stacked orders) when delivering for Grubhub, Doordash, Uber Eats, and others? How about from multiple platforms at the same time? I know things are different in different areas, but I’ve found that during this pandemic, I’m doing a lot more multiple orders. Some of that is because when …

If you’ve followed me closely, you know I can kinda geek out at times about just the talk about business models. How companies do things is fascinating to me. I’ve written at times about things like cloud kitchens, and my ideas for how you could change things up in the delivery industry. I don’t want …

I wanted to share my experience applying for a Paycheck Protection Program SBA Loan as an independent contractor for gig economy apps including Grubhub, Doordash, Postmates and Uber Eats. I wrote last week about whether self employed independent contractors in the gig economy can qualify for the PPP loans. The bottom line is, yes, self …

Do Independent Contractors for Grubhub, Doordash ,Uber Eats, Lyft, Postmates, etc. Qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) SBA Loans? It’s not often you think of SBA Loans as an independent contractor for gig economy apps like Grubhub, Doordash, Uber Eats, Postmates, Lyft and others. The Coronavirus has changed everything, hasn’t it? You can include …

I know there are a lot of new drivers out there, just getting started with Instacart, Uber Eats, Doordash, Postmates, Grubhub – all wondering if there are tips for getting started. If that’s you, welcome aboard. If you’ve been around a bit, welcome aboard, welcome back. Welcome, welcome, welcome. I’ve been doing this delivery gig …

Almost exactly a month ago, I announced that I was going to take a break from doing deliveries and sit things out a little. One of the factors was that some of the platforms were getting so saturated with drivers that it was taking longer to get orders. When you’ve done this full time for …

Is Grubhub improving how you get orders? They sent out an email to their drivers promising that they are. If you’ve been delivering for Grubhub long enough this may remind you of another email where they promised “we’re improving how you…” Early last year, they promised to improve how we are paid and ended up …

Can I get unemployment for my delivery work for Grubhub, Doordash, Postmates, Uber Eats or other gig companies? How will the new stimulus package impact me as a delivery driver? Normally unemployment isn’t something you would be eligible for as a contractor for Doordash, Grubhub, Uber Eats and other delivery platforms. As independent contractors we …

If you listen to some, being a delivery driver for Doordash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Instacart and other third party delivery companies seems too good to be true. I even wrote about 11 reasons that being a delivery driver is worth it. Don’t be too quick to buy into it. At least not until you know …

With my wife and I both replacing cars, and my Geico Commercial policy expiring, it was time to take a look at our car insurance situation. Several weeks ago I posted about how to make sure you have the proper insurance for delivery when delivering as an independent contractor for apps like Doordash, Postmates, Grubhub …

In the midst of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, more and more contractors delivering Grubhub, Uber Eats, Doordash, Postmates and others are wearing gloves. Is it a good idea? Is it a necessity? What is the best practice? Doordash has been distributing gloves and sanitizer to their dashers, though distribution has been sporadic. But the question …

New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, has ruled that Postmates couriers are employees. The Court of Appeals in New York is the equivalent to what most states refer to as their state supreme court, meaning there is no more room to appeal this decision. It’s final. What does this mean to delivery contractors …

What does a delivery courier do when their business has been slowed or stopped due to this pandemic? How do you replace that income? For some, the increase in deliveries due to all the shelter at home orders has increased income for delivery couriers. Ironically, in many places just the opposite has happened. This is …