Tools and Supplies for Delivery Contractors

The following articles discuss essential tools of the trade and how they can help independent contractors for gig economy companies like Doordash, Instacart, Grubhub, Uber Eats and others.

Tools of the Trade for Doordash, Uber Eats, Instacart, etc.

9 Most Important Delivery Accessories, Tool & Gear for Dashers (2023)

We look at the nine most important items a delivery contractor needs to operate their business, delivering for Doordash, Uber Eats, Instacart and others.

How to Find and Use the Best Food Delivery Bags 2022 (Doordash, Uber Eats, Grubhub)

We look at the different kinds of food delivery bags, insulated hot bags, and pizza delivery bags, with suggestions on how to find the best ones.

The Best Drink Carriers for Doordash Uber Eats Grubhub Postmates Contractors

We examine some of the most popular drink carriers that independent contractors can use for meal delivery, with tips on how to choose the best options.

Do I Have to Use an Insulated Delivery Bag With Grubhub? SHOULD I Use a Delivery Bag?

Are insulated hot bags required by delivery companies like Doordash, Uber Eats, and others? We look at the use of delivery and catering bags, and whether they make sense to use as an independent contractor in the meal delivery industry

Choose Tools That Help You Save Time and Increase Earnings

For the Deliver on Your Business podcast, we looked at several tools that help delivery contractors maximize their profits as independent contractors.

Review of American Metalcraft PBSB1512 Deluxe Sandwich Delivery Bag

Our review of the American Metalcraft PBS1512 15 x 12 inch sandwich bag and how well it works for meal delivery with companies like Doordash, Grubhub, Uber Eats and others.

Seven Audiobooks for Delivery Drivers with Grubhub, Doordash, Postmates, Uber Eats.

On the Deliver on Your Business podcast, we examine seven audiobooks that are useful in developing a business mindset for running your independent contractor business.

Technology, Driving and Delivery

For the Deliver on Your Business podcast, we look at different aspects of technology and how to use them in developing your delivery business.

About the Author

Ron Walter made the move from business manager at a non-profit to full time gig economy delivery in 2018 to take advantage of the flexibility of self-employment. He applied his thirty years experience managing and owning small businesses to treat his independent contractor role as the business it is.

Realizing his experience could help other drivers, he founded EntreCourier.com to encourage delivery drivers to be the boss of their own gig economy business.

Ron has been quoted in several national outlets including Business Insider, the New York Times, CNN and Market Watch.

You can read more about Ron's story,, background, and why he believes making the switch from a career as a business manager to delivering as an independent contractor was the best decision he could have made.