Why I Don't Always Drive The Rivian Electric Delivery Van

People always ask me why I'm not in the Rivian electric vehicle and today's vlog I will be answering that question. Although I think the step vans are still a lot of fun to drive compared to the Rivians.
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[@LaosHouse]

Subscribe or deliver 1000 packages tomorrow

[@pilot_man]

The 360 camera I think is cool I also love the videos you're doing a good job, also I really dislike the cargo van for me everything looks to clunky.

[@jgl8552]

LMFAO

[@devmouse]

I would try to deliver a thousand packages. But I'm not in the US so I can't.

[@yanhuanqiu8106]

Is Amazon more packages to deliver that fexdx?

[@LaosHouse]

@@pilot_man I despise the cargo vans

[@armchairgeneralissimo]

As a truck driver I've worked for a few large fleets and it's always baffled me why they put new drivers in their newest/most expensive trucks, they almost always get trashed.

[@thinbluelinejarnick1436]

So wierd to see how this works in the US! I'm a delivery driver for DHL in The Netherlands and our way of is so diffrent, smaller shifts, smaller vans and so on... Would be cool to do a comparisin!

[@Shqdowth]

Hopefully some day those vans also come over here, would be funny seeing them drive around!

[@julianmeijer6324]

I also do DHL in the Netherlands, indeed our work here looks way better. And the smaller vans are afcourse because our places are smaller

[@juliobello4561]

@@julianmeijer6324how much packages do you guys get on average. I’m Amazon driver in Northern California

[@oguz6305]

@@julianmeijer6324Can you explain more please? Why it is better in Netherlands :)

[@drones7838]

Your country is the size of our town, so yeah, things work easier in a much much much much much smaller place

[@unwavering_sightseer7818]

“If a tactical nuke falls directly on you, call dispatch.”-management :)

[@TravelingConductor]

For the mailroom thing, I would always just call dispatch and have them mark all packages left in a mail room like that as delivered and it would avoid having to take pictures of every item

[@whydontyouaskme]

My dispatcher is assholes they made me work after throwing up from Covid 19 symptoms, they said take a lunch and keep going. If I ask for that they will mess with my job.

[@Vortex001_MLG]

Ye why does he have to take images of all of ‘em if he can take the images in one go?

[@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325]

We can't do it where I work.. we have to take pictures of each damn package!

[@McCoder21]

Yeah it’s one of the performance metrics that Amazon tracks. We have to take a picture of each order one by one even when delivering many at once 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@alexandrosmarios3599]

I used to work as an amazon driver in Berlin, Germany it was a lot of work man... Like everyday i would do 12+kms of walking it was too much

[@heavenbxl9126]

Pedestrian zones are the worst to work in, I remember achieving 20 stops in 2 hours lol

[@LaosHouse]

It's definitely a workout. I always get my 10,000 steps in

[@MoonKeyDLaughy]

N USA u do EZ 20 miles 😂

[@stevedavenport1202]

How many kilos of weight did you lose?

[@prolevel9013]

Gut zu wissen

[@TheCardGuyHW]

I always take a break and enjoy the view if im delivering near a lake or by the Bay or beach. Not everything about this job is about delivering packages, for me its about getting out there and explore new areas while also "working out" and getting paid while doing it! Thats a win win IMO...

[@heavenbxl9126]

it's a win until you're assigned to a downtown route

[@TheCardGuyHW]

@@heavenbxl9126 😂🤣…oh, i do have downtown routes and all commercial routes as well. If you load your truck and have an efficient routine on how to deliver, you’ll be always heading back home 2-3hrs earlier.

[@LaosHouse]

yep. great aspects of the job.

[@TBB0LTZZ]

@@TheCardGuyHWyou’re paid hourly though, why would you want to finish 2-3 hours earlier than necessary?

[@TheCardGuyHW]

@@TBB0LTZZ because I still get paid my full shift regardless if I finished my route in 5-6hrs. For example I get paid biweekly, I “worked” 64hrs, but still got paid 80. Granted, that is part of my incentives, I can’t have no violations and my FICO score for the period must be over 800

[@Jeremy-ff3jm]

I really like how you have driver meetings. I’ve been a delivery driver for 3 years and had multiple jobs and they’ve always just sent us out with no real advice or anything and left you to figure it out by yourself.

[@minartson]

Real? Where I work(Europe and not Amazon) we have a new guy drive together with an older worker for a week to learn stuff.

[@TheCardGuyHW]

Yeah, Amazon always looks for a way to slow us down and this time its with taking 1000 pictures in "one" stop. Thanks AMAZON!

[@LaosHouse]

Everybody say it with me "THANKS AMAZON!"

[@taehoworld3051]

@@LaosHouse THANKS AMAZON!"

[@NVS3992]

THANKS AMAZON!

[@Mister-Zedd]

Great videos- I worked for a DSP for a couple months, you definitely make it look easier than it is!

[@redhelmetmann]

Right man I thought the same Thing like fuck he makes it look easy and relaxing.

[@VaricYT]

@@redhelmetmann its either it's paid by the hour (so finishing the shift early = won't earn all the rest of the hours) or he rather takes it easy and takes all day to deliver since he probably don't do anything much at home so there's not so much stress to rush i rush just because i wanna spend time with my gf

[@VICG21]

Cool videos. I'm an Amazon Flex driver and just got hired for a DSP. Been checking this videos out to see what I'm in for. Stay safe out there!

[@rdknocka1007]

I’m currently helping out another contract in Montana. If I need to get groceries, the step van is my whip 😂 it’s all I have to get around. Averaging 200-500 packages every day. Respect to you man! Love your videos

[@sleepnclass]

I love this channel for your positive attitude and outlook. It’s entertaining and kind of chill to have on in the background while I do other stuff.

[@alonort0070]

here from Emily´s stream, thanks for the stick! Love the chill videos!! Awesome channel!

[@wasabi1528]

Did my first day today as a Amzan delivery driver was kinda nervous but I had a blast

[@LaosHouse]

the first days are always great if you get nursery routes. I'm glad you had a blast!

[@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325]

​@@LaosHouseMy first day I was supposed to have a nursery route but ended up having over 170 stops! Luckily on the first day everyone had a trainee with them so that helped a lot!

[@willsohrnberger2441]

as a driver for USPS i'd get laughed at if I cleaned my windows. I barely finish routes in 8 hours with shortcuts, let alone, maintaining the vehicles. They were built in the 80's and I think the only time they've been cleaned is rain.

[@luca4808]

Found you through emilys stream, youve got a great energy! Very interesting to see the delivery life also, keep it up

[@DJ-HAVOK]

The ending of the video where you sat down to enjoy the view is probably my fave part of the job so far 🔥

[@LaosHouse]

after a long hard day of work, cruising into the sunset and driving back to station/home. best feeling ever

[@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi-]

You guys do so much better than UPS/Fedex/DHL. It was hell back in the day to deal with those companies. Thank god for Amazon!

[@danthewolfo5527]

man aint that the truth i just wish they would lower the standards for the warehouse workers crazy as hell time restraints

[@Picsou313]

Wishing you all the best with your Amazon adventures :)

[@ehfos]

in the UK, we dont have the EVs but every normal amazon van i've seen has always had some sort of damage to it like a massive dent or scratches 😂

[@tongieskido1]

They do have Mercedes sprinter ev's just not the Rivian...their entire delivery service fleet is now electric

[@rossb8236]

diesel/petrol ford transits where I am @@tongieskido1

[@konstantins.5551]

your cool hut saves your head and neck from new jersey heat great idea Chris , i worked by DHL in Germany kind regards and stay strong bro

[@LaosHouse]

yep. Always protect your skin with big hats and sunscreen.

[@Periwinkleton]

Was a driver in Minneapolis for about a year, I think, now delivering out of Centerville, Minnesota. Love your videos, appreciate having people to relate to. Did a test on an electric van. Lot of pros it seems but it's much different to drive. Prefer the gas powered ones, more predictable.

[@rubensoria4864]

@ 7:55 nothing feels better than this moment. God bless generous people like this tipping your amazon driver should become the new norm 🙏

[@coyn_]

I don’t know who you are but I’m happy algorithm found you in my feed you do such a good job being positive and doing your daily duties keep it up stay safe out there!

[@NikolaHD]

I love the vlogs sooo much man! I hate 360 tho, makes me sick...

[@redhelmetmann]

I never understood why they didn’t assign the same Vans to the same driver. There’s two shift so two drives could be on the same can.

[@hair.savant]

I can’t stand that they changed the ability to mark mailroom deliveries at the same time. Taking all those photos is such a waste of time.

[@LaosHouse]

100%

[@thisisafox1961]

Personally, I don't like the 360 camera. It's super distracting and takes away from the more personal "vlog" feeling.

[@ryanlind5527]

I saw you on ExtraEmily's Stream. Yo.

[@Neopolitannn]

This camera is amazing I love it

[@Trever78]

Going to be working for Amazon as a delivery driver soon I love your positive videos and all the tips you give used to work on a pipeline but it's just time for a change now too taxing on the body but keep staying positive I love your positive videos

[@whydontyouaskme]

This is not an easier job bud. You are going to be on a marathon mentally and physically everyday you work for amazon 🤣

[@Trever78]

@@whydontyouaskme compared to working on the pipeline I think this is an easy job

[@JMAC306]

@@Trever78how are you liking it?

[@Trever78]

@@JMAC306 I quit the dspe that I was with was horrible my pay was too inconsistent all I have to say is there really needs to be a union at all Amazon facilities it started off great but over time I guess the reality of that job sunken. Other places may be different but I can only speak for my experience you just got to know your worth

[@torimaurer8009]

I love your civic!! So fire 🔥😁

[@LaosHouse]

thanks. I have some civic videos on my channel 🔥

[@SimplySkippo]

thx for selfie stick

[@Nico-ki2gc]

Hello thanks for the great video! Keep up the good work!

[@LaosHouse]

appreciate it Nico!

[@cerealpuffsalmomd1625]

found you on ExtraEmily stream, i also work with Amazon

[@FKNSND]

I don’t know how the algorithm got me to your content but I love it 😂

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

I’d want the air conditioned Rivian if it’s going to be really hot that day!

[@LaosHouse]

it does have very powerful ac in there

[@kc5077]

The Rivian also has an air conditioned seat, but the Ford Stepvans have air conditioning too and a roof roof mounted trucker fan!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@LaosHouse The high voltage DC air conditioning compressors do a fantastic job without needing an engine driven belt robbing power. Every hybrid or electric Ford, Honda and Tesla that we’ve had or have an electric AC compressor.

[@Deploracle]

@@mitchellbarnow1709 Can't get something for nothing. Either AC robs power from ICE vehicles, or it robs range from electric vehicles.

[@phototristan]

The Amazon guys here always leave those empty Amazon totes behind in my complex. It's super annoying.

[@barry.rupisan]

Hey man! I'm enjoying your content. I'm a fellow Amazon Delivery Driver in Denver, CO.

[@jgl8552]

I had 18 totes and 33 overflows, and 289 packages i had trouble at apartments. It took me 9 hours to finish. Im barely on my second week. I don't think i'll last as an amazon driver.

[@LaosHouse]

apartments can be tough. Give it another week and see how you feel

[@tucker.84]

@jgl8552 I agree, but just wait until you get a residential area or somewhere different you like delivering to; then tell your dispatch if you favor one area over another. It sucks that you can't choose your route/where you'll be, but it might help. At our DSP if you tell them you like routes in certain areas they can somehow adjust the way the Flex app works, so it selects the areas you work better in.

[@jgl8552]

@@LaosHouse Thank bro. I think you're superhuman with the packages. Probably the best on youtube.

[@jgl8552]

@@tucker.84 Thanks bro I will try. I work fast normally it just gets overwhelming.

[@v2vortex]

Hang in there... You can always ask to have your route adjusted to better suit your abilities. Everybody would say you need to give it time. I hung in past six months to get it all in.

[@emilstoilkov1756]

dude love from Bulgaria (as you may know the country with the first order in Amazon, back in 94). I like your work commitment and the fact you share even the negatives of the job. Me, myself have never worked in any type of delivery service but i really enjoy your videos. Love from the wild East of the EU :)

[@Chizzad123]

yo saw you on stream!

[@vernjay2661]

Hey I love your videos. It gives me a lot of insight and what to expect to be a DSP driver. I recently got interviewed but I’m still waiting for my background check result, it’s been past 14 days now. Is that normal for Amazon? Lol

[@jyster18]

Im reapplying for a different DSP as my last delivery was sometime in august last year. The background checks kinda depend on your area. My new dsp that I'm going to told me that my county does their background checks pretty fast. But another county is backed up like 2 months. So I guess its dependent on the area you live.

[@chunchen9545]

Steak Egg and Cheese bagel from McDonald's taste good too. You don't need to make delivery, just photoshop them and send them to my house.

[@Mysticmm_o7]

saw you on extra emilys stream

[@vicious7278]

cool vid manee and nice camera

[@LaosHouse]

thank youuuuu!

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

as a customer who sees all 3 vans I like the step van, it says I am ready for duty and Rivian is new they haven't shown their vehicles are reliable yet, lets wait and see the total maintenance bill on them once they start hitting 100k to 200k miles

[@LaosHouse]

I'm concerned about the longevity of the sliding cargo doors on the rivians

[@stevedavenport1202]

They will replace them before they get that much mileage.

[@SmokeyDeadGames]

I'm out making deliveries. While watching you make deliverys.... (Twilight zone music)😅

[@LaosHouse]

*you have entered the twilight zone*

[@EddieArafa]

The Honda S2000 is a gorgeous car, hopefully one day I can get one!

[@thatonebeone]

I have one and a 2020 brz and a 2019 sti.. had a frs gt 86 2013 but blew up 😂bone stock just driving normal rod knock lol.. there was a recall.. never buying new release cars ever again 😂.. getting a tesla 3 and will be my final car to get and just build mid 90s to early 2000 cars.. cheaper fun no crazy tech stuff I don't need all that😂 getting old now need to stop spending too much on cars 😂 expensive hobby 😂but keeps me making the $$$$.. cars saved me from trouble hanging out with low life people

[@ranmas2004]

That carbon fiber steering wheel is HARD!!

[@AceBoy2099]

What's so special about that "stepvan", it is the exact vehicle ups drives and we don't need special licenses for them, just to drive the semi's.

[@Leorgo]

Dont miss this job at all but i do wish i had the chance to drive the newer vehicles.. i was there when they just started transitioning from uhaul vans and finally started getting uniforms.

[@mikayla_collie]

the slightly crooked wheel really bothered me lol. cool video! very informative, and interesting!~

[@Garrett-j7x]

8:04 bro I thought she gave him a cigarette😂

[@austinchoi8203]

You out here comparing an SV to an S2K??? 😂😂😂 love it I get what you saying

[@berkeaydin3113]

Babeee come on laos house just uploadeeed

[@LaosHouse]

GET THE KIDSSSSS!!!

[@v2vortex]

Chris what are you doing following me early in the vid?..... Dude cucumber hose well with salmon and cream cheese too... Looks like you got Newark...Fun...I cut through there on the SWA routes to Rahway. Non toll road ...hehehe... Keep truckin.....

[@LaosHouse]

stay safe my brother

[@ricebike]

Use newspaper with the Windex, streak free and usually those types of paper are usually free all around the city kiosks

[@keshan2675]

The S2K is a two seater. Friends becomes a friend.

[@LaosHouse]

yeah I realized that when I saw the photo 😅

[@evamarie9692]

Came here from Emily! You were so nice on her stream.

[@heavenbxl9126]

hey laos today 140 stops in a busy european city, took me 9 hours to complete as an experienced driver, 50% of them stops are appartment complexes and we don't really have the culture to leave parcels on somebody's front porch, thus why we either have to hand the parcels in hand or put them in mailboxes if they small enough to fit ( enveloppes or binders ). Amazon harass DSPs for that but DA's must at least call and SMS once them customers if there's no safe location to leave the parcels at. Same goes if we hide the parcel somewhere such as back yard etc you must specify the location in a SMS or else stats wont be looking good. Needless to say how difficult it is to deliver in europe ( my thoughts to my fellow amazon brothers in Paris and Milan lol ). Okay now imagine your typical rural US route, stops are distanced away, right? Now imagine the same distance between stops but in city that is constantly congested no matter what time during the day, where most of the streets are narrow and one way ( it became an habit for everyone on the road including me to stop literally in the middle of a narrow street and do my stop while everyone behind waits patiently lol; also we don't ride large vans like those you have in the US but more like small vans such as the Mercedes Vito or Fiat Ducato, which is the ProMaster for you fellow americans ) ... anyways i'm losing track oh yeah DSPs here in Europe don't have the clearance for their DAs to wear Amazon uniforms or branded vans, which makes our life more complicated.. ) anyways i just wanted to compare because it's fun how we all occupy the same role and job for the same company but have totally different way. For European Amazon drivers, working in the US as a DA would be totally different and far easier ) if anyone has a question or wants me to elaborate more about the job in europe ( belgium to be more specific ) i'll be more than glad to answer..

[@heavenbxl9126]

oh yeah and anything above above 220 packages is considered impossible and unachievable alone where we work

[@LaosHouse]

handing 140 stops to people directly does sound like a nightmare. That would take me all day

[@alexandrosmarios3599]

Yes its the same here in Berlin. We get 70stops 190 parcels but you cant leave them on the doorstep you either have to find them, leave it in their letter box(if they fit) or give it to neighbors so yeah a just a single stop sometimes takes 10+ minutes to deliver...

[@Bzrkology]

Im a DA in scotland. Edinburgh depo to be exact, on Sunday i had 192 stops, 290 parcels. We also have the same culture where customers expect parcels delivered to their hands, but when the stop count is that high i just leave them at the front door and run back to the van lol

[@Matthew-dd6kp]

Always thought those routes would be tight I guess amazon isn't as popular in Europe. In the us suburbs (0.2 acres properties) is like 1 stop every 200 ft. Apartments, and town houses are less than 50 ft per a location or stop. This one route I sometimes get (my dsp doesn't permanently get the area) is all townhouses with a few office buildings 140 stops 300-400 packages, majority grouped and your only driving like 8 miles low traffic.

[@Liebe-Futurel]

I enjoy driving stepvans at FedEx though my CSP has some pretty shitty trucks. A little annoying when you get assigned to the truck who's fans dont work when its 101 degrees out haha

[@LaosHouse]

fedex has been around for years so many of their trucks are old and dirty 😅

[@defrocker0569]

Does the company allow employees to receive tips from customers?

[@luispaiz3615]

Hey Laos can you make a video about the Amazon exam question and answer of how hard or easy it is nobody talks about those things. You got my subscribe 👍 love your videos

[@ManWithUhDream]

The step van is objectively a better delivery vehicle

[@TenchiFox]

Maybe it's because I've been playing too much project zomboid, but the opening felt like the intro to a zombie move. "Who woulda thought that cream cheese and salmon go really well together?" *Zombie smashes through car window, screaming, cut to black, movie title*

[@slightlydefectivethreads]

U going down those apt. stairs reminiscent of spike Lee delivering pizzas in Do the Right Thing lol

[@gavinfilan5720]

me:why is my delivery taking so long he 2 stops away... amazon drivers:

[@Leorgo]

Funny thing about amazon is they have a very strict criteria for hiring drivers. Record must be spotless.. but for some reason they stoll end up hiring most of the worst drivers. Always fucking up the vans. I once saw someone drive all the way back to the warehouse with shredded front tires, riding on nothing but rim.

[@flyerdevil]

Found ya from Emily's

[@mr.w9861]

Plus people who drive carrier vehicles figure its not their vehicle not their issue. It's insured and it's amazon issue.

[@6ixgoat746]

Imma buy a scooter for my route with those long ass driveways

[@ObviousNoob11]

Lost me at Salmon. On a bagel? I think that might be illegal.

[@dylancalheta6219]

The one big thing for a 18 wheeler driver to step down into this job, we drive the biggest we can drive anything lol. I dont know what my soon to be dsp is going to pay the difference but I saw 21 dollars and didnt see a change for the diff vans? as a former truck driver, the companies I worked almost didnt care about new drivers getting 2023 brang new trucks vs older trucks compared to before when I started, its very baffling for what you said about new guys getting larger vehicles without some sort of size difference training of some sort

[@TheTruth420]

It’s more like driving a Model X to the beach or a 80s K5 Blazer with the back off. I’m riding in the K5 every time

[@israellopezjr1053]

Bro relocate to DYN5 West Caldwell, NJ most if the DSP’s there have the best routes no hoods lol

[@valiantfox760]

We get a lot of Amazon Vans at our body shop.

[@richardsimmons6526]

I don't understand why people are bitching about Amazon don't get paid enough. I work 6 to 7 days a week and only make 90k a year. Its called working for a reason.

[@puertoricanhammer6987]

Great job on your Rivian videos

[@LaosHouse]

thank you pr hammer!

[@VeNoMz133]

I worked for amazon DSP and i was extremely scared to do shit you were doing lol, how does the camera not set off an alert holding a stick out the door ? or are you just a very good employee at this point and explained to them what you do ?

[@VeNoMz133]

our DSP made us feel like if we did ANYTHING or got any mark we would get either toasted in the meeting or fired cause you "mess with their money" and get fired maybe thats why though. - chicago

[@takeru51]

“Who is that?!” “Amazon” *door opens

[@fitybux4664]

8:22 😲 It's been pre-played with! 😲 😆

[@scadestv]

Great video!

[@LaosHouse]

thanks Scades

[@ninocastro6219]

Jeep as the step van and Mercedes as the nice elegant car hence the rivian

[@LaosHouse]

I know how jeep owners feel with the open doors 🔥

[@operationscsblogistics9112]

I will definitely come to work for y'all!

[@4DaFam]

I live in Florida I’d prefer the Rivian for the ac

[@LaosHouse]

the ac in there is strong

[@Alex-ei7ez]

love the car but put the sticker on the dashboard cutting out the tint just don’t look right

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

Are you using a drone? I take that back, you did a great job.

[@derrickps31]

what kind of camera you using ? thats 🔥 with the 360 pov look

[@mfitzpat74]

People are always happy to see an Amazon driver

[@jonathangriffin6828]

like who?😂 besides this guy most of them ghetto 😅😅

[@OldSchool845]

Bagels and cream cheese: The breakfast of champions. Definitely helps getting you through those 10 hour work days. :)

[@LaosHouse]

I need those carbs

[@camchronicles9839]

Chris, can you link your equipment used for filming like your camera and the tripod?

[@jonathangriffin6828]

that first stop I woulda left right downstairs 😂 coming from a fed ex driver

[@muadahmed7357]

i proffer it with no 3 60 i miss the normal

[@justinmichaelayala]

I love this guy he said Taylor ham not pork roll because it’s Taylor ham people not pork roll

[@magallon643]

Regarding the zise i guess at some point you have to get used to it,imagine the Semi Truck drivers they are 60 ft Long and they don't crash them every day,like these newbies crash the Rivian Vans.

[@lockedon8953]

I would choose the honda, trust it more

[@kristentate2874]

Watching this while delivering rn

[@LaosHouse]

that's why my videos are 15 minutes or less. perfect for your breaks haha

[@KevRalph]

You in Jersey? What's the name of that bagel place?