Why Every Amazon Driver Needs to Drive the Step Van!

Do you ever think what are packages are delivered on in Amazon? Probably not, but today I'll be showing you what the inside of an Amazon Step Van looks like! All the modern day features such as lane assist and collision control to the AI cameras. What are the pros and cons of driving one and is it hard to drive? What the training looks like for the step van?
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0:00 Why You Need The Step Van
0:50 Inside The Cabin Of The Step Van
2:55 Starting the Truck + Dashboard
5:48 Inside The Back of the Step Van
7:12 Backdoor of the Step Van
7:47 How to Apply + What You Need to Know
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[@LaosHouse]

Rivian, send me an electric van so I can decide vehicle is superior!

[@juliobello4561]

Rivian is awesome. The only issue with rivians I’m dispatching dsf8 and we get routes in Berkeley and few Oakland hills. Rivians can only be driven in flat roads :/ with little hill

[@wildmonkey2409]

Do u need cdl for that truck?

[@LaosHouse]

@@wildmonkey2409 nope

[@joeblow1942]

Is it exhausting to drive a step van all day vs a Sprinter type van? (I’m thinking maybe because the step van rides rougher and is noisier??)

[@LaosHouse]

@@joeblow1942 maybe just a little. I find them more fun and the sound is okay

[@DONTCRASHJET]

Have you applied for USPS yet? Your type of work ethic shouldn’t go unnoticed. So for you to have no pension,medical,vacation,sick leave,job security,UNION, etc… is wild!

[@GTILOUD]

You get all that at Amazon except for pension

[@kassanova5430]

@@GTILOUDamazon is not union..

[@DONTCRASHJET]

@josephbuckler3919 you cap out at 38 after 13 years of service and we’re currently in arbitration renegotiating a shorter length to meet cap and a significant raise. That’s the good thing about our union and the contract system, we renegotiate every 4 years so we’re constantly fighting for more money.

[@jaystechroom]

USPS gets paid less sometimes than dsps

[@diazfiveoh]

Always positive, I like the content man! keep delivering them smiles 🤠

[@iamzoraaah]

I loved your videos! Almost finished watching all of it !! 😂 🎉❤I start Monday and hopefully it’ll go good!

[@tucker.84]

Thank you for giving us an in-depth look at what a step-van looks and feels like. I think all drivers who are are the fence about switching over from a rental/sprinter should watch this video. It is very informative. I used to work at a dsp as a step-van driver and these things are miles better than whatever that POS sprinter they gave me on day 1. It really is that much of a difference.

[@LaosHouse]

I find a lot of people are on the fence but hopefully it helps. Once you try it, you'll never want to go back

[@FridayAdventureClub]

I needed this! Some good tips in here!

[@LaosHouse]

You been driving one longer than I have! Everybody check out this guys review on it!

[@hyperknuckles2258]

Your step vans are in good shape. At my UPS building we're getting new ones in but still have vehicles with 400k miles on them 😂

[@ndogg413]

For the amount of volume you guys push, step vans would be the way to go. I used to work for FedEx Ground and absolutely loved working out of my giant step van (Freightliner p1200). I later switched to FedEx Express where I mainly drove Sprinters but every now and then they'd put me on a route with a step van and I loved it. Always be mindful of the size of your vehicle and always watch that tail swing on turns! And yes, those wires on the back door help lift the weight of it. Had one snap on me once and it was not fun to open. Keep up the great vids! Very informative!

[@joeblow1942]

Is it exhausting to drive a step van all day vs a Sprinter type van?

[@Andrewje85]

35 degrees and you're in shorts! Always smiling, love it man

[@LaosHouse]

Always in shorts 😭

[@cbrue1896]

Chris, thanks for the vid. Glad to see you "left the darkside" for an Amazon DSP. 😝 Anyway, I used to run step vans at my previous DSP. I am at a different station now with a better DSP but no step vans in the fleet. We have CDVs though which are similar to step vans. Anyway, I look forward to seeing more of your Amazon vids.

[@SleepyBear1901]

Honestly I love the step van over the cdv because there more room on top of being able to have both doors open on the route vs the one side door,

[@LoyalGamer88655]

The pole in the back where you keep your backpack is where you can keep a roll of driver release bags

[@GTILOUD]

What are those?

[@tailypoe]

Great tour, I love the big step. Lot of drivers don't know that the double-tap on the ignition off button opens the bulkhead door! Long-press on the key fob button works too. You shouldn't have to use that crappy key!

[@LaosHouse]

agreed. I wish it was push to start where I don't have to press the button

[@angelgjr1999]

Learned that the scary way. I was in the back refilling my lemon juice bottle, when the sliding door opened. I think I accidentally double clicked my key fob. Luckily no one was around. 😢

[@kobyschechter8163]

I really want to learn how to drive the step van but my DSP doesn’t have any of them. At least not yet. I think it’s really cool to know how to drive a big truck.

[@CHEVYSORCROWNS]

Just got my class c through Amazon and on my 3rd day in the step van, no mentor and I tell you it was worth the work to get the class c.

[@mkloven101]

Amazon can get you your class c? Never heard of that

[@v2vortex]

You should tell your dispatcher or Fleet Manager about your dashboard issue..... Hehehe and thanks I knew you could pause the camera but couldn't find that part from my training days......

[@ddennis2430]

We don't have any step vans at my dsp but I've been driving the rivian van for the past month. It's definitely gonna be hard going back to the cargo van

[@LaosHouse]

I love my v8 combustion engine but nothing compares to the technology in the Rivians

[@DAATChannel]

Content really has grown man 😂, I remember watching you since like 3 years ago

[@LaosHouse]

hey an OG! How did you find my channel. I'm curious.

[@Striking_]

Regular van life here I’m always done around 3:30-4:30 while step van drivers get back between 5-8 I’m good where I am

[@thomass1620]

Bro, I hope Amazon sends your station some Rivian EDV’s soon… 😅 at my station, they have been deployed for delivery since mid November and are awesome! I had my busiest day 435 packages in the EDV last month! Basically they can hold pretty much as much as those step vans but with a lot more tech… and there’s a radio too! 😁

[@LaosHouse]

I'm starting to see them around here. I just talked to a driver who was driving one. Hopefully soon

[@juliobello4561]

My DSP has 6 of them already. Try to ask for that extra training so when they arrived to your dsp you can be one of the first one to drive it 👌🏼

[@toogood4631]

I’m a package handler for FedEx. Started working there pretty much right after high school. My terminal wasn’t even finished with construction so I worked at a different location for about 2 months to train. Now it’s been 2 years 😅 I’m still working there. Job isn’t great but I love the fact I can do a good job and the drivers always compliment the way I load their trucks. I’ve become an occasional employee so I pretty much go whenever I want 😂 still want to find a job or career to go into where I can settle down

[@LaosHouse]

You'll find your way. My advice is to be open minded. The only thing I don't like about Fedex package handlers is you aren't to have a phone on you

[@xBruceLee88x]

I'm a driver for a contractor who works for FedEx, tldr I'm a FedEx P1000 driver (what they like to call the step van trucks). The Ford 7.3L have a lot of power, though mine is a freightliner based one with a 6L chrysler. They run well enough too when in tune, but not mine lol. The truck layout really comes down to the person buying the trucks for the various contractors. The doors break in no time lol. Mine is only about 2 years old and almost nothing on it looks new, except for the screen and cameras lol. I've got 2 rear view cameras because it already had one when they upgraded the camera screens and added side cameras. We also have our front and inside camera too. So when I reverse I'll see 2 backup screens, one on my radio lol. For me the truck test was just me driving an old turbo diesel with my manager riding around the parking lot. I do want to eventually some say drive a simi

[@LaosHouse]

@@xBruceLee88x when I was at FedEx my boss installed the side cameras and another backup camera. Apparently it was a requirement

[@e.wavvyy5929]

Man I love driving the step van 😎!!

[@LaosHouse]

Me too. I can't explain it but it's fun

[@ryanjosephhaywood96]

One reason its called a stepvan is because its on a van chassis the uses ford e series or newer ford is a transit chassis some also use a freightliner (Mercedes) sprinter chassis so technically it is a van since the chassis is from one its just customized by companies like utilimaster to look like that

[@Boyo-xe5fp]

I don’t deliver, I’m in another industry, but we use those step vans too. We call them pie trucks. They fit all the tools needed to fix electrical equipment.

[@puertoricanhammer6987]

Great video

[@LaosHouse]

Thanks! Much cleaner than most FedEx trucks

[@miggsTheArtist]

This might be a long shot to ask, but what is that holster bag you got on called? It looks useful!

[@daveinthelife91]

Its honestly more about your comfort level driving then anything. I personally hate driving around these huge boats. Unless you're consistently doing 300 package routes with 30 plus overflow the sprinters hold all you need just fine unless you aren't organizing them.

[@austincod21]

Our warehouse has no step Vans at at all we have the Ford transits that are a little bit smaller they're very easy to drive and pretty nice with a lot of room

[@LaosHouse]

rip. hopefully you get those rivian vans

[@saulmelendez5882]

Tucson needs one!!! We don’t have one yet that I know of!

[@ericmorgan-swenson1165]

What’s up man! Have you considered driving for UPS? Would be super cool for you to make the switch and make a video comparing the onboarding vs Amazon and fedex. PS I also was a driver for an Amazon dsp for two years! 👍🏼 Definitely some fun times

[@LaosHouse]

I'm banned from UPS 😭 but maybe someday

[@VeloxStang]

@@LaosHouse I was able to get off the no rehire list from UPS. Then again our building is/was pretty desperate for drivers so maybe that’s why

[@dionreed7325]

I ptefer the frieghtliner (how ever you spell it) that was my fav step van!😅

[@JamesClark993311]

Freightliner vans are nice to drive

[@LaosHouse]

We have one freightliner. Haven't driven it yet

[@BobVan]

Steps into the van but doesn’t know why they call it a Stepvan. That’s gold🤦‍♂️. Just kidding! Btw, Chevy called their earlier model the “Stepvan”. Mines a gmc and they called it a “Value Van”. Stepvan has kinda become the generic term these days although curbside delivery vehicle is the category most of these type of vehicles were referred to. I love mine though. I just wish it did highway speeds better. It’s like a brick on wheels. Im rebuilding the motor and considering doing a transmission swap to an automatic. Thanks for sharing!

[@jordanriel6941]

Definitely nice that there more training on it here you just get tossed on a truck no paperwork or anything just go from the van too a truck an don’t get a increase in pay I’m in Canada tho soo not as strict an don’t care bout safety here when it comes too Ups an Amazon etc

[@Funfactswjoe]

Bro thats right behind the quickchek. That’s my rt for ups on Saturday. Hope to see you so i can say whats up

[@LaosHouse]

That's crazy you recognize the building. It's been a while since I've been in that area

[@Funfactswjoe]

@@LaosHouse lol that has been my Saturday rt since August. I usually take lunch there. During the week my rt is next to that area towards route** (not trying to give the actual location) haha. Hope to see you soon. Keep up the great content!!

[@FleeGuy92]

FedEx shorts lol .. ima wear mines when I get started😅

[@marinatedbeefcubes]

this looks like fun! are you allowed to wear the mic and record your shift and the truck?

[@LaosHouse]

uhhhh yolo

[@Happyfeet3]

🤣 great intro

[@Theoplayzgv]

Can you give me a tour of the MT-45 Frightliner step-vans if you have one?

[@seanliver593]

reminds me of the ups truck 300k plus miles an every single thing broken and covered in dirt an grime

[@LaosHouse]

All the trucks are fairly new here. less than 20k miles

[@humbertohernandez2739]

Where do you get your gloves?

[@ShredaSpud]

When I worked FedEx, my contractor made us all get DOT certified right off the bat.

[@TruckerMike88]

Do you have go pro clip on your vest

[@SiNec_]

I'm subscribing you and this video just pop up, you back like a month ago and I didn't know anything, what a bullshit. Nice to see you in Amazon, big part is why I'm work with DSP was your videos from FedEx xd but aren't you said you was declined many times cause of the ban? What changed? I know you banned in ups but wasn't you banned in Amazon for recording stuff? I'm pretty sure you said you tried to apply for DSP in the past and they said you can't

[@jeffraymersr1486]

Does the company use the camera to watch you and your driving? I worked for another company that had drive cam Every move you made they had something negative to say.

[@dylansousa5571]

Good video

[@LaosHouse]

ayy your early Dylan!

[@butWhyDad]

It looks nice my FedEx one is so old and dirty

[@IAmComicallyCartoonyYKnow]

What vision is required for the D.O.T test? I have to wear glasses so it might be an issue.

[@drehunnid3788]

Hey man what’s the most stops you’ve gotten a day?

[@dogenaire69420]

Will u be doing a video where u get stuck in the step-van

[@Climbingdude]

We call those package cars at UPS. Where are your packages. Us drivers usually have 220-240 stops.

[@LaosHouse]

I don't think I've ever seen a UPS van. I delivered all my packages

[@dominicanblk29]

Eyyy team #stepvan whipping it like a car…

[@LaosHouse]

gotta do donuts when it snows!

[@Fancymundo]

Exactly what I said when I saw the title. It's a truck. Bro, go to UPS.

[@mkloven101]

Shit i wish it was easy to get into ups

[@Fancymundo]

@@mkloven101 Submit that application and put in that time. The years fly and before you know it, you're there.

[@mkloven101]

@@Fancymundo There’s no applications unfortunately 😂😂😂 i keep looking around and i can’t seem to find one

[@TFBF392]

@@Fancymundoyeah it’s not easy to become a driver I worked preload as a supervisor and you have to go to a weeks long class and study 3 papers worth and recite verbatim

[@jdmlang9633]

The thing about UPS is usually you have to work in the building for about one year, and then I think you could go and become a temporary driver for a couple years and eventually they might hire you as a permanent driver

[@sergioaldana1853]

When you are a package delivery driver for Amazon do you choose your truck you want to drive or do they choose it for you?

[@Itsurgirlscarletslay]

Step van is da best

[@masonmitch311]

Are you paid biweekly or weekly? Also I hope to have the same energy as you when I start working for them!

[@LaosHouse]

depends on your dsp but I'm paid weekly. Hopefully you have fun

[@MiguelRPD]

Been driving step vans for 7+ months. You will never want to go back to the small vans. The space will spoil you. So much room.

[@fro-yo-momma7082]

You making Amazon look good lol

[@LaosHouse]

haha. we'll get to the dark side eventually

[@JohnDoe-qq8et]

I like the transit but they want me to make the switch to the step van. Thinking about it but its literally only a dollar more an hour.

[@jaystechroom]

Do they fill up the van with gas before you leave?

[@dagobertobaez8528]

bro I work on Amazon and you can disconnect the camera and so you can make the route quieter

[@chunchen9545]

Sleeping bag will help with comfort sleeping in the truck.

[@LaosHouse]

need to bring one next time 😂

[@naz.718]

I wish Amazon would stop pending my background check it’s over 2 weeks now, I’m ready.

[@LaosHouse]

It took me about a week for my background check.

[@chrisvong9845]

I'm starting to think amazon intentionally remove the apt/unit number of some of the addresses 😑

[@abilomas2498]

How do you listen to music in your way to your route?

[@Pr0sacK]

Hey Chris! Quick question. Do you know offhand if most of the stepvans are similar in height clearance? As an example, the stepvan in this video is 10' 10". Would that be very close or the same to a P1000 with FedEx?

[@LaosHouse]

I think they be the same. It feels and drives like a P1000

[@ch0ng021]

Nice FedEx shorts lol

[@LaosHouse]

actually they're amazon approved pants :D

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

It is a Ford Stripped Chassis

[@insteadof3901]

Is your dsp mandatory for step vans where is your dsp?

[@alexyoung1143]

Way nicer then any FedEx truck I drove

[@JamesClark993311]

FedEx be using 30 year old trucks with oil leaks and no air conditioning 😂😂😂 shit's fuckin brutal especially here in Texas

[@LaosHouse]

It's comparable to the new FedEx trucks.

[@angelgjr1999]

@@LaosHouse They’re called step vans because of DOT regulations. The are called “step in “ vans in the trucking industry. UPS called them package cars which I find funny 😂

[@angelgjr1999]

@@JamesClark993311 UPS be using trucks from the 70s and half a million miles 😅 They still work tho.

[@JamesClark993311]

@@angelgjr1999 if it ain't broke don't fix it

[@AKohen-pv7yl]

What are you doing step van!

[@Sithgazmm]

Go Union!

[@jnardz120]

How many totes do you get, and do you get more stops if you drive that

[@LaosHouse]

I average around 15 totes and yes I believe you get the heavier routes

[@Venzera]

They should also throw in less apartments to sweeten the deal. It is safer that way anyway.

[@NoahTewolde24]

8:24 bro I got in trouble with my dsp for turning off the front facing camera…you are not allowed to turn off the camera at any moment…

[@Drew824_]

That’s actually not right you able to turn the cameras off no matter what your dsp says (if you are on break or lunch) you are informed that during training! It’s actually against the rules for your dsp to go against that!

[@tf6121]

My DSP doesn’t have these trucks😭just CDV’s and the regular vans

[@Venzera]

Why can't the seatbelt come off when you hit the engine off button? They really need to have a delivery driver approve their designs.

[@mexysexy2888]

Where in jersey im going for edison position Rn

[@alantapia8652]

Home boy wearing Fed Ex shorts working at Amazon lol

[@bandedev]

No wonder my package is late

[@wildmonkey2409]

Do u need cdl for this truck?

[@Sephirothevil]

Amazon lol , backing up training even more lol.

[@Rinickulous1106]

Its really nice! Part of it fell off. 😂

[@hxlfbreedd]

lmao i wear my fedex pants for amazon too.

[@jeffreyreyes6638]

Jackie JEFFREY

[@Edzotakeyobitch617]

As a step van driver there is no way i will ever go bacl to the small vans no way to much room and they give you Stepvan routes

[@LaosHouse]

we only have 10 here so we have to share 😭

[@solenya89]

Lmfao the pole is for rain bags

[@LaosHouse]

ayyy. I've never seen rain bags here. most drivers use to for their backpacks

[@smashthings4fun]

you pretty much should feel right at home driving that😂

[@LaosHouse]

It took a while (1.5 months) but yes. I missed it

[@jz19912]

$20 an hour 10 hour day Finish your route before 10 hour mark, still get paid for 10. (No rescue) Ez money.

[@LaosHouse]

paid per day is the best

[@MrFlyJ]

You're not wrong, it feels good to do my first stop between 11:15-11:30am and be done before 5pm and still get paid for the full 10hrs.

[@sxeeverardo]

Tip for someone starting as an Amazon driver ?

[@LaosHouse]

Organization is key and stay hydrated. Everything should be pretty chill when you start

[@sxeeverardo]

@@LaosHouse I appreciate you

[@sxeeverardo]

@@LaosHouse one more question : does Amazon provide fuel ⛽️ or is that outta pocket

[@LaosHouse]

@@sxeeverardo you get a gas card from your company

[@andresdiaz8215]

Edv where its at bro so much more space

[@LaosHouse]

I need one! There is a station near me that has them. might have to transfer

[@jorgegranados3438]

UPS driver right here baby and thats excatly how my truck is

[@bossyvirgo79]

We r not allowed to touch that camera I drive a CDV and want to drive a step van

[@Justincase994]

Is it a 700?

[@botchjones1130]

Dnj7 here. Fuck this job

[@rubensalazar2763]

It looks like a f150 gauge cluster

[@gmailcgs]

Its ford F 59 step van

[@TheAck201]

First!!!

[@LaosHouse]

let's go!!!!

[@metuberob]

No .... not all amazon driver drive stepvans ... esp if you work for puro and they give you a 5 ton cube with nothing to organize your packages that scatter after every corner ... and no established routes as overload drivers

[@E90_335xi]

Why do all Amazon drivers park on the wrong side of the road. I drive for ups we aren’t allowed to do that

[@nottripping4872]

Less distance to walk my man

[@maryjohughes6455]

ZACH CHAD

[@blingblingboy5439]

My only issue is wen I have to deliver in apartments and there’s is no way to back up I already stuggle in the regular Amazon van and wen people show up at the perfect time

[@duolingoowl9663]

What are you doing, step-van?