Life as an Amazon Delivery Driver (UK DSP COURIER 2023)

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🚚 Welcome back, Amazon enthusiasts! It's been two years since my last "Day in the Life of an Amazon DSP Driver" video, and I'm thrilled to bring you the long-awaited sequel! In this 2023 edition, we're diving even deeper into the world of Amazon delivery drivers in the UK. 📦
Join me as I take you on an exclusive journey through the daily life of a dedicated Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) driver. We'll explore the latest updates, changes, and innovations that have shaped the job since 2021. Get ready to gain invaluable insights into the realities of this dynamic profession.
📋 Here's what you can expect in this video:
🚛 **Updated Delivery Process**: Discover how the Amazon delivery process has evolved to meet the ever-increasing demands of online shoppers in the UK.
🚀 **Cutting-Edge Technology**: Explore the new tools and gadgets that have revolutionized the way DSP drivers operate, from advanced route optimization software to state-of-the-art delivery vans.
👷‍♀️ **Meet the Team**: Get to know some of the incredible individuals who make up the Amazon DSP driver community. Hear their stories and experiences, showcasing the diverse and hardworking group that keeps Amazon packages flowing.
🏞️ **The Scenic Route**: Take a virtual ride along with me as we navigate through picturesque UK landscapes, bustling city streets, and tranquil suburban neighborhoods.
🧐 **Behind-the-Scenes**: Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of an Amazon delivery station and see how packages are sorted, organized, and dispatched for delivery.
🤔 **Frequently Asked Questions**: I'll be addressing some of the most common questions and misconceptions about the job, helping to demystify the role of an Amazon DSP driver.
🌟 **Special Features**: Stay tuned for some exciting surprises and exclusive updates that Amazon has introduced to enhance the driver and customer experience.
Whether you're considering a career as an Amazon DSP driver, are a fellow driver looking for some camaraderie, or simply curious about what happens between the click of "Buy Now" and your package arriving at your doorstep, this video is for you!
Join us in celebrating the hard work, dedication, and innovation of Amazon DSP drivers in 2023. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss an update from our channel. Thank you for your continued support, and let's embark on this journey together! 📢🚀📦
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[@Unicorn31795]

It's so different from how we operate in America. Our dsp's are in the warehouse location, so we just drive up in waves when directed. Your vans looks better than ours 😅 also, we don't have crates for the smaller packages, we just stack everything in the front seat, and put paper packages and bags in-between the seats. We have a list of bags in order and which stops use what. But my day is usually like 140-190 stops with 40+ multi-stops, and 260-300+ packages. We also have a camera in all our vans that track our speed, stops, seat belt clicks, etc. We can't do anything without them knowing 🥴

[@theforkieman]

So enjoyed watching this. Always wondered why couldn’t have same route every day so know it plus customers know you too. Well done bud

[@eonutz]

I believe they don’t have same route so that the DSP don’t argue about you having a easier route then us etc. so they shuffle routes so everyone is happy

[@darrennorgrove8734]

I deliver for amazon and I asked my boss about why we don't get the same route every day he said it's because you will get to know it and finish to fast people doing 8 hour routes in 5 hours amazon don't like

[@johnnyboyuk]

Been binge watching these videos, hella interesting on how/ what delivery drivers have to do

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Thanks for watching Johnnie haha it’s nice to know

[@TabbingUK]

Them front doors take an absolute battering bet they are nakered after a year

[@lewis211]

1:27 not bro lowkey hitting the curb there lmao

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

👀 illusion

[@i3az]

Nice to see you back out mate. Have you noticed lots of things are marked up wrong, like, envelopes marked as book folders and visa versa? Also, has your DSP stopped marking things off in the office for you, like when pins are wrong or the customer comes and meets you. We now have to call driver support, to a call center in India.. 😂🤦‍♂️

[@motivehouse]

Lad would you not do Ocado? The depot is round the corner and almost certain you'd like it more. Absolute breeze in comparison.

[@mafiahmed7310]

100% agree

[@Lukas_Ivaskevicius]

Yh I work for Ocado it’s really good tthere

[@panczenPL]

Ocado is kinda rubbish pay

[@qs7506]

Ocado is like making a deal with the devil

[@80skid83]

Ocado is WHACK

[@tonysquire]

9 bags and 9 overflow. Just had prime week 2 days in a row 17 bags 33 and 38 overflow. 190 stops 1h40min drive to my first stop. Working out of preston and delivering in barrow in Furness

[@ruinxgrg8967]

It must be a tiring job but yeah it's encouraging that you show all this stuff

[@sambellamy6773]

Wish i had a 9 bag 9 overflow route 🤣 Should do a video of a route during Prime week. Thats proper chaos 🙄

[@robertedwards3551]

Yeah but those countryside stops down tight lanes are a shit and take forever. I'd rather have 200 stops in all urban any day.

[@edag9609]

I've had 380 packages 200 stops mostly rural. And that was the day I quit

[@squeakmillward]

same as most delivery firms you have to "cheat" the system and forego breaks to semi finish on time its about time vans were on tachographs to stop these companies taking the pure piss

[@Zpeter84.]

Makes no difference tacho vans u put your van on break we’re you have loads of jobs with in walking distance and as long as you don’t move it stays on break 30 minutes and then 15 later on or 45 in one go so when your digi card is downloaded it looks like you have taken a break

[@paulatkins499]

Yes until they compare the digital card data with the delivery data .Years ago was possible with manual receipts . I been in the job 35 years Currently with Dhl

[@squeakmillward]

@@paulatkins499 these vans are not on tachos thats the point

[@AlpHaXtropiqL]

I’ve done Amazon for 2 years, give Ocado a try! Got my training day tomorrow

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Good luck, thinking of it

[@GasTraining]

@@ZacJonesKZbindon’t bother mate. The pay is rubbish compared. Ocado pay peanuts

[@bushmonster1702]

@@GasTraining ain't that the truth. They were the highest payers a decade ago but now they are one of the lowest.

[@sjknight7582]

Hi Zac, Good to see you back, hope your backs feeling alright now, nothing worse 😕 Have you ever worked for dpd ? Or can anyone else give an honest comparison between the two?

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

I’m thinking about it 👀

[@cw2126]

get on the flex lad, hard to get a block these days with the satuation of drivers though

[@dinnerlady9784]

😂

[@TylWills]

Love the vid man, I'm starting next week! How/when do you eat or get a break during your day? Something I am wondering before I start!

[@LegendJ0e4]

hows it going or how did it go?

[@TabbingUK]

Brutal job that tbh fair play to them that do it full time i couldnt do it

[@h8rzzgaming552]

I load my bags all on the bottom drivers 1st then the rest on back right shelf, then address order all mine while in the depot 180 stops in 6 hours

[@adawes3811]

I work for SJ Bargh on the rigid tankers collecting milk from farms, delivering them to dairies. (i actually do 2 runs into Mortons dairy in Maghull some days) Shame i can't take you along for the ride. would be an epic video (work would not allow) would have been a great opportunity to get you onto dairy farms! very challenging driving conditions at times!

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

I bet! Thanks for commenting - sounds interesting!

[@unleadedpetrol01]

Great vid!

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Thanks!

[@paulsexton2996]

Great to see you back Zac, great video as always, looking forward to the one that’s going to work out calories burnt etc Take care,stay safe mate How’s your back now?

[@harrymckeown7845]

If it’s just for the vid I’d defo get on the flex. Recently been earning 55- 65 for a 3 hour block that often takes half that to complete. Absolute gift compared to the vans

[@danwalk2052]

Get sent miles away though do you not

[@harrymckeown7845]

Sometimes, tho u start to get to know what slots are further away and if u befriend the warehouse folks u can ask them for routes that suit u or even swap with other drivers. Also some times further away can be better bc less stops and easier shift, even if u spend a lil more on fuel. I’d say only 1/7 routes I’d be sent further than I would’ve agreed to going but can still be worth if it paid the right amount for the block

[@izzo77]

Easy Job Easy Money No Need To Stress Take It Easy And Drive Safe That’s My Best Tip!

[@lewis4889]

No stress haha. Come deliver down london

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Great attitude

[@JJ-006]

What money this is hard labour

[@Jack_JJS]

Great video mate

[@JosephKFC]

I work a corporate job for Amazon in Ireland... so cool to see another perspective.

[@jameshollyoak8230]

Another great vlog , be interesting to see how many steps etc you do in a day

[@neyko_NE0]

Can't believe you get away with just 9 overflow 😂😂😂😂. Had 27 overflow few days ago. Like your videos man. 💪💪💪Nice one. Thumbs up from fellow delivery driver. agreed about Everything comes from the way route is build, areas where you visiting. Got route 156 stops few weeks ago finished it perfectly. Next day 140.. got late 45 minutes over finishing time 😔. Everything comes from the route.

[@Everton-ww8qk]

You should do Uber eats,deliveroo,just eat out the car mate as a series couple days a week

[@Pink-wp2nw]

25:40 genuinely it’s so dependent on the route, my old route was stretched so far across different towns in Leeds, loads of tower blocks, high streets and I’d struggle to finish 120 stops by 7 but my new route Ive been doing 170 stops and finishing before 5, it’s crazy.

[@G7IQJUK]

AMAZON parasites / leeches DONT EMPLOY Van Drivers , CLASS1 NI/ TAX hoiliday pay + ssp pay , AMAZON best avoided subby/ ltd self employed rip , off , con . £11-£12 hour lol. SELF EMPLOYED RIP OFF/ CON . YOU do work they reap rewards .

[@DivineThoughtsMeditation]

Hey if someone was deactivated from Amazon flex app, can they still become an Amazon DSP driver ? Thanks

[@haroldbetterson1877]

Amazing video pls do a love q+a

[@quzackMusic]

People always sound so happy answering the door …

[@waynepearson2463]

Hi mate, I really enjoy your KZbin videos on Amazon prime delivery. I’m very interested in getting into this job. I don’t have a clue where I can pick up a DSP?

[@bobbyjohnston3651]

Do you always lock your door when making deliveries? Company policy.

[@cptfruitbag9630]

Starting tomorrow with this! As a 21 year old but i did morning rounds before which was harder imo, this seems alright ngl, whats the time limit/do you ever get close to it?

[@ajc825]

great Zac mini route how many parcels ?bags can have one or !!!! various coloured bags you make it look easy bro...

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

About 15 during peak times

[@Danielk748]

More longer Amazon video and i also like your amazon video

[@Equinox99509]

More amazon videos please

[@blake8380]

Is it the same as flex where if you leave it somewhere you have to take a photo? Great videos by the way mate!

[@Dunny1999]

Love these videos lad keep it up

[@naurisozols20]

It's time to make some protests against slavery !!!

[@1202duncan]

Thank you for your great video shooting during working. May I ask do you have lunch breaks and what tondo if you need toilets? Going to start as a delivery driver of dsp

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Hmm… you’ll figure that out real soon 🤣👀

[@striings1]

What was your keys on when you was going to the customers doors

[@MichaelPower-dc2go]

Hi Zac, how did you apply?😊

[@theadhdtea]

Was thinking seriously about becoming an Amazon driver self employed. Would you recommend it?

[@gustavusvasa5437]

You would definitely smash flex.. 180 stops vs 27 stops lol... but the mileage on your car will rack up tho

[@frankw9836]

i am a Amazon addict , i buy almost everyday . I am a prime member and get free next day delivery, even for items that just cost £2 or £3 ?? How is that possible ?? How much are you guys earn for your hard work ?

[@Roochance]

Do you keep the Amazon van at your house or not as you were in the van before arriving at the depot?

[@91uni]

I always get told not to log in until we are at the loading bays. Why is that? No ones ever said why. What difference does it make if we log in before we get to the depot or not? Can you help me with this one? I’ve ben doing Amazon for a couple weeks now.

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Not too sure, some kind of metrics

[@Pink-wp2nw]

It’s because management can shuffle who’s on what route but once you log in they can’t shuffle yours if they wanted another driver on it or you on another one

[@avelinecunningham5142]

You can log in but don't click 'start work' until you start loading, because that's when your 9.5hrs starts. The earlier you click start work the less time you have to complete the route before the app locks you out.

[@ThomasDoubting5]

back on it then

[@KevinDiaz-ob3rc]

How you been to go en Cordoba Veracruz Mexico

[@lawson1912]

Thinking about doing the is myself, what time do you usually start and finish on a busy day?

[@thetoad7367]

Just a bit of information on the dmartt watch, i use one when on shift because I wanted to know how mnay steps and calories i would burn etc, thing is, everytime you drive and your hand moves the wheel etc it records steps so ive found it highly unreliable 😢 let me know how you find it and if yku find a better method of tracking it.

[@troywalling-h2p]

btw if thats ur normal van i dunno if you know this but there is carplay on the van ur using only if thats ur van u use everyday i dunno if u do that type of stuff at amazon but if you plug ur phone into the van it will come up with carplay that will have ur maps on the screen itself and then when u are at a drop unplug and repeat?

[@ryan9506]

No it’s on Amazon app so it doesn’t work on CarPlay

[@CharlieB3723]

Zac lad - have you considered doing a worlds first video of recording a full route? I’d imagine you’d need a reliable chest mount action like a DJI Action 3 and a few spare batteries. Might even draw a few asmr lovers too 🧐

[@mekdadulhaque839]

how often do you need to top up fuel for these vans?

[@matty4432]

I got a watch from Amazon to do this, I average 13.5k steps, around 800 calories and a 114 HR

[@checkmate-24]

Hahaha. Google map does all the measures for free all day

[@zaraibsajeel7812]

Yo how much data do you use for Amazon and dominoes when u r delivering? I.e to use google maps.

[@chrislewis8706]

I worked for Hermes, same kind of thing. Very little. I used a PAYG sim with 3gb per month and nothing anywhere near it. Im by far from a techie but Im sure you need data to get the app going and the SATNAV element is run from GPS.

[@Dan_Hardy]

Who even asks questions like this in 2023 😂

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

I have absolutely no idea hahaha

[@checkmate-24]

About 500mb per day

[@charlieball1136]

what time does your day start? and do you find it hard to find parking often?

[@flamingbridges1649]

Tracking said I was the next stop then I watched the amazon driver on my doorbell camera drive straight past my house. The tracking still says its out for delivery

[@checkmate-24]

1- app many times is wrong 2- the driver is doing stops manually 3- could be completely different driver coming to yours

[@darrennorgrove8734]

Hello zac I comment quite a lot on your videos as I do amazon myself here's a question do you follow the route in amazon's order or do you look at the map and do it in your own order me personally I look at the map and do it the way I want to i find it faster than following amazon's sequence plus you don't end up on the same road 2 or 3 times lol

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

I usually follow the route my man!

[@darrennorgrove8734]

Ok I don't know how the routing is at your depot but at mine I'll look at my device and say for instance stops 23 24 and 25 are in a row then on the way to stop 26 your driving past say stops 87 88 that's what I don't like that's why I do the route in my own order I won't drive past them I'll pull up and find the parcels for them stops out and do them

[@JanuszRycerski-gz9gu]

Put them on the shelf, and work then from shelf lol

[@checkmate-24]

I thought same but he doesnt have the middle door from the cabin and i dont blame him

[@checkmate-24]

Actually he has itt. Hahaha so dumb

[@JanuszRycerski-gz9gu]

​@@checkmate-24he has but they are closed

[@jameselms2416]

Do you have to pay for the van and fuel ? I did this job about 8 years ago and we had to pay fuel and van every 2 weeks

[@garyjones407]

Feel like your suited to the taxis you’ll enjoy it more and your content will be better

[@garyjones407]

Do it zac

[@bacup27]

damn thats a super easy day pretty much get 160 drops a day in cardiff

[@tanyafarrar5027]

Hi Zac, love ya videos mate. I have a question for ya, im starting training tomorrow as an Amazon delivery driver (DSP uk), can you tell me if they supply safety boots and hi viz vest? Hope you see this! x

[@osmanmohammad3366]

Most DSPs just provide Hi Vis Vests, safety shoes you’ll have to get yourself or just ask your DSP if they can provide you with that

[@Spottedapnaviral]

Try having 16 bags and 34 over flow 😂

[@MonsterHDE]

Just fnished my last week doing this in the states after 2 years! headed to the Military now! Coast Guard! CRAZY you guys have to put on boots in the warehouse lol we never did that, also they give us decent android phones to use which helps a lot/

[@Lionheart_89]

Do u only need a normally licence to drive these vans ?

[@krazypizza1163]

👍

[@dipakrawal1509]

Too hard and all the hassle you get, would not do this kind of work. I do long distance, 2 to 4 collection delivery and that's it relax and aim for 150-250 per day.

[@colinmurphy4403]

The problem with Amazon they give you far to many parcels to deliver the dude is only in the nursery!

[@aboubasakiofire884]

One question what If you lost your phone or your phone is damaged what do you do?

[@checkmate-24]

Buy new phone??

[@pukkajoe4205]

Do you keep the van ??

[@martintaylor4812]

Hi zac

[@Wingspans84]

Hiya m8 What hours do you work from getting to Amazon to jumping in your car to go home ? And how much do you earn on a average shift just trying to work out the ACTUAL wage please 😊

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Lol 11 out the car 6/7 back in it

[@LibertyAFC]

How long do you usually work per day mate, time for lunch and that?

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Yeah time for lunch man 8 hours ish

[@frankking7603]

Great video just a quick question do you get the same van every shift

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Yeah

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

I don’t, but you will if unlike me you do more than one day a week

[@andreir.cojocaru4511]

And when you stop for a break?!

[@IrOnPT1]

omg 9 bags 9 overflow hahahaha cant stop laugh is that your first day? Please upload an video in 2 weeks lol

[@flightplanaviation.]

I used to pack at amazon those envelopes u had to do 400 an hour mate

[@dawidkrol-t8j]

I have question to you mate at the moment any DPS menagers supervisors can't answer mayby you know ? Why English people have more easy routs then emigrants ?

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

I’ve heard people say this before, probably think the Romanian and polish guys can take on more work idk - it’s not very fair but not the case in my dsp

[@dawidkrol-t8j]

@@ZacJonesKZbin fuck mate I have 350 trips and same payment like guy who start 2 days ago ... all this time I was try be this good guy who waiting for castumers and I was stupid as fuck 😂 I can't fucking do this with 187 stops and 340 parcel 18 bags 41 overflow this matherfucker make me a bad guy who can't be nice for People

[@checkmate-24]

Duhhh

[@megacontroller2657]

hey bro, ive been trying to become a delivery driver for some weeks now and I have no luck in getting the job. Please could you share some links or some advice on how to get accepted. So far ive been ignored on emails, indeed and through phone calls. Ive subscribed to you for ages and always wanted to do this job the second i turned 18 and left school. if you have any networking it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you bro for the sick content.

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

What city are you in! Ask an Amazon driver for his boss’ number

[@i3az]

No DSP's want to take you on because you're in your late teens, the insurance is too high.

[@MaestrosFather]

@@i3az guess my area is lucky, I'm 18 and have recently started and there was a couple of other 18/19 year olds at my training

[@megacontroller2657]

@ZacJonesKZbin thank you bro I got in now, took a while but I'm in the game 😎

[@Bless6]

@@megacontroller2657 could you help me out bro ? Trying to do the same thing as you

[@Richxwolf]

Ello gov'nor, you ever feel knackered driving this vehicle ?

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Yeah man

[@dmitruz1900]

Hi. Where do you eat your lunch and where to go to toilet?

[@checkmate-24]

In the van. ( bottles or fields). Good luck for nr 2 in toilet

[@DJMOXEYMUSIC]

When you came back as an amazon driver did you had to redo the training ride along

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Yeah!

[@checkmate-24]

More than 3 months gone yea

[@waqasali9983]

Hi, how to apply for Amazon delivery driver ? are there good earnings ?

[@checkmate-24]

110£ day

[@MsJamiewatt1]

Hi Zac your videos are very interesting how much do you get for each parcel you deliver? I heard it was £1 and also could i donthis part time mate , keep up with the video's 👌👌👌👌👌

[@checkmate-24]

Thats dpd or fastway. Amazon pays 110£ per day

[@LouiseBull-hu1pv]

@@checkmate-24 what about yodel?

[@-chris1965]

I think i could just about cope doing 1 day a week

[@hellespont5072]

Are you not allowed to plug the phone in to the car to keep it charged?

[@hellespont5072]

Also just heard you enjoyed the area by The Punchbowl, i grew up round there and it is a lovely area. Moor drive in Crosby, you've probs delivered there! Small world

[@JustinCardiff]

Get a powerbank to charge your devices while you’re out.

[@checkmate-24]

GET A PORTABLE charger bank. Itssss the gem. You stick on it and can even take it when u scan or deliver at doors. Life savers. Keep in there for 30 min . U done

[@fadzelite5111]

You should get your girl to do Amazon deliveries with you makes it easier and you have company

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

That would make it longer

[@Justaleedsthing]

What’s the day rate for Amazon?

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

99

[@Rossa4444]

I heard a rumour that Amazon drivers can get paid up to £20 per hour, is this possible?

[@MaestrosFather]

Depends on how quickly you finish your route I believe most of us drivers are paid by the day/route not hour. But £20 an hour is possible at the company I work for

[@checkmate-24]

Impossible. Max 15£ can go

[@DanyalSajid-xj5wh]

I did 9 hour shift but finished in 6 hours I got paid £145 but I pay van rent as I take van home and fuel is payed by Amazon

[@Rossa4444]

@@DanyalSajid-xj5wh not bad for 6 hours work

[@dannyboihenson]

Resting boxes on cars fuck sake 😂

[@haroldbetterson1877]

Is the ping pong free

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Yeah

[@beautifulsounds4970]

Do u take tye amazon van home

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

No

[@beautifulsounds4970]

@@ZacJonesKZbin what company do u work for on behalf of amazon

[@BradleyThompson-qh1vm]

Don't understand why you need to run between houses??? Surely they won't penalize you for being a couple of minutes late or whatever? If that's true then mate.... there's more to life then worrying about things like that

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Yeah it sure is intense, I left

[@happytryfriend]

how did you apply ?

[@samz__1524]

thats a headache

[@charisse234]

I don't want to come over as sexist but he has lovely legs I must say.and that keyring swingging like that could do some serious damage if not careful 😉. thanks for the video I enjoyed watching it.positivity peace and love ♥️

[@Plewsy.]

Hello

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Hey you!

[@Jake97x]

You should try being a uber driver