Delivery peoples are working hard to keep their business running and to make customers happy. Food delivery drivers are one of the best profession anyone can choose to earn money. Becoming a delivery driver varies from city to city. Food delivery drivers need to transport food from restaurants or hotels to customers. They need to follow best practices for safety both on the road and while loading and unloading parcels.

Delivery drivers communicate with customers to make deliveries and they must deliver food parcels on time. They collect money from customers after the delivery and ensure they sign off after receipt of delivery. These days customers order food using an app or website and delivery drivers transport food on scooters, bike, cycle, or a car. If you have your bike or scooter you can choose this profession to earn money.

Here are given few steps to become a food delivery driver and maximize your earning through this profession.

1. Examine your eligibility

First, you need to check which all online food app, websites, or restaurants available in your city and search for food delivery professionals. At least you need to be 19 years old to choose this profession as a career. You must hold a valid driving license for the country in which you intend to work. The delivery driver needs to have 1 year of experience in a similar field. Most restaurants and online food centers conduct background checks of candidates before they hire.

2. Make sure your vehicle meets the requirement

You can deliver food on a bike or a scooter. You may choose your work timings. The vehicle needs to be a new one and in good condition. It must be able to pass a vehicle inspection and should be fully insured in your name. The vehicle shouldn’t be a taxi, a big van, or any other marked vehicle. The driver should be fit enough to lift at least 30 pounds. While the food parcels remain lighter but still you should make sure you are comfortable carrying them.

3. Signing up to deliver

You may apply online using the restaurant or online food app. To get started you need to create an account and fill up the application through the website. You need to provide the basic information including your name, address, phone number, and email address. Additionally, you will be asked to upload some documents like a valid driving license in the country, proof of vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance. Once applied, you need to wait to run a background check and accept your application. The processing time varies and once you are activated, you will receive an email with your credentials. You need to download the restaurant app to your Smartphone and log in. You may log in using the account information you have created when you applied for the position.

4. Starting with your first delivery

Once you are ready to deliver food parcels, make yourself available on the app to start the job. The request will come to you through a notification on your phone. You will get 30 seconds to accept the request. Once accepted, you will see the customer location. You will be given information about the restaurant from where you need to pick the food. You need to confirm the order and the app will navigate you to the restaurant. The app will help you step by step in the process.

Once you pick up the order, the app will update the status and then it will show the map where the food has to be delivered. Before you leave the restaurant with a customer order, make sure you double-check the order and whether it is properly packed. You may grab some extra ketchup, sauce, mayo, napkins, and plastic utensils to put them in the packet. Point out extra items to the customers when you take delivery, you may get tips for your extra effort.

5. Confirm the address

You should be ready to hand over the food to the customer’s house. It is recommended to text customers through the app to inform them you are on the way with the order. This will make to prepare them for your arrival. Customer messages will be updated on the app whether they need a door delivery or a contactless delivery of food. You need to simply do as the request says to deliver the food parcel to the customer. Make sure you check gate codes or special parking instructions from the customer. When you arrive at the customer location greet them with a smile. Read the order to confirm whether you are delivering the exact parcel. Accept the payment for the delivered item. But many these days prefer making payment online at the time they order food. So you need to cross-check whether the payment is done prior or whether it is cash on delivery.

6. Update bank details for weekly payment

The online food store or restaurant will deposit the payment into your account weekly. You may use the app to set up your direct deposits so that you can earn money as soon as you start delivering.

7. Follow certain tips to maximize your earning

As a delivery driver, you can work as much or less as you want. If you provide great service, you can earn decent tips. You can accept a lot of delivery orders when the weather is bad or on weekends. People don’t prefer leaving there home dining out when it’s raining. You are doing a big favor to the customer by delivering hot and fresh food at their doorsteps. So there is a great chance of getting extra tips. Accept bigger orders to earn bigger tips. See more job descriptions