Get Paid to Drive Your Car

On-demand driving jobs are really hot right now, and there are many different companies that hire drivers.

While these jobs aren’t actually work from home jobs, they’re still home-based, remote jobs.

They’re also great for stay-at-home moms because they can be done while the kids are in school.

These types of jobs are great because you don’t need any special skill sets in order to be hired.

Requirements 

In most cases, you must be at least 18 years old. Some companies may require you to be 19, or 21. The minimum driving age will vary by company and according to where you live.

You’ll need to have a reliable vehicle, usually no more than 15 to 20 years old. Some companies will allow you to use a bike, scooter, or motorcycle.

You must also have a valid driver’s license and up-to-date insurance on your vehicle.

Pay

The pay can vary according to the company and the number of tips you make but most average anywhere from $10 to $25 per hour. 

 

Where to Find Driving Jobs

Deliver Food

• Bite Squad

Bite Squad has been in business since 2012 and is an on-demand food delivery service. Unlike other food delivery companies, all the drivers with Bite Squad are regular W2 employees instead of independent contractors. They hire drivers for full-time and part-time positions and offer full training. Drivers can make up to $20 per hour.

• Caviar

Caviar has been in business since 2012 and is an on-demand food delivery service. To qualify as a driver with them, you must be at least 18 years old, have a smartphone, and must be able to pass a background check. They allow deliveries to be made with a vehicle, scooter, bike, or motorcycle.

• DeliverThat

DeliverThat is an online catering delivery service that operates in cities across the United States. Drivers can work full-time or part-time and are able to choose their own ours.

• DoorDash

DoorDash is an on-demand food delivery service that has been in business since 2013. In order to become a driver with them, you must be at least 18 years old or older and have a car, scooter, or bicycle. Drivers must be able to pass a background check and they can choose their own hours.

• EatStreet

EatStreet was founded in 2009 and is an on-demand food delivery service. Drivers with EatStreet are W2 employees and not independent contractors. The pay will depend on your area, however, you’re guaranteed to make at least $10 per hour. They prefer that you’re available to work nights and weekends since those are peak times.

• GrubHub

GrubHub has been in business since 2004 and is an on-demand food delivery service. To become a driver, you must be at least 19 years old. If you’re in Chicago or Las Vegas you must be 21 years old. You must have an Android with 5.0 or higher or an iPhone with iOS 11 or higher with a data plan, and you’ll need a bank account for direct deposit. You can make deliveries with a vehicle or a bicycle.

• Uber Eats

Uber Eats is an on-demand food delivery service that was started by Uber in 2014. They allow drivers to deliver with a vehicle, scooter, or bicycle. They also allow you to cash out with Instant Pay up to 5 times per day.

• Waitr

Waitr is an on-demand food delivery service founded in 2008 and based in Louisiana. They currently only deliver in select cities across the South. To be considered for a driver position with them, you must have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a cell phone. They offer both full-time and part-time schedules.

Deliver Stuff

• Amazon Flex

Amazon Flex is Amazon’s delivery service for its Prime members. They offer opportunities to drive 7 days per week and you can choose your own hours.

• Deliv

Deliv is a same-day delivery service that has been in business since 2012 and is based in California. They offer delivery of retail, pharmacy, and grocery items. To become a driver, you must be at least 18 years of age and own a 1999 or newer vehicle. Drivers can choose their own hours and can make up to $22 per hour.

• Doorman

Doorman is a package delivery service that is headquartered in San Francisco and has been in business since 2013. This company hires independent contractors to pick up packages from their warehouses and deliver them to customers. Drivers can choose their own hours, but to qualify you must live in San Francisco, Chicago, or New York.

• Eaze

Eaze was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco. They specialize in on-demand medical CBD and THC delivery services for California residents. They hire drivers to make pickups from dispensaries and deliver to customers. To be considered for a position you must be at least 21 years of age, have a California driver’s license, and have a vehicle that is a 2005 or newer. The pay is $18 to $26 per hour.

• Favor

Favor is an on-demand delivery service that operates across Texas. They hire remote runners to deliver almost anything to customers, from dry cleaning to groceries. Runners can work full-time or part-time and are able to choose their own hours. The pay averages $10 to $18 per hour.

• Foxtrot

Foxtrot is only currently available in Chicago and Dallas. Foxtrot is an on-demand specialty delivery service. Customers can order things like craft beer, fine wine, and fresh gourmet foods. They hire part-time delivery drivers to pick up items from Foxtrot stores and deliver to customers. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age, own a reliable vehicle, have a smartphone, and be available to work nights and weekends.

• goPuff

goPuff has been in business since 2013 and specializes in on-demand convenient store delivery services. Drivers earn a commission off of each order plus tips, and they can choose their own schedule.

• Instacart

Instacart was founded in 2012 and offers on-demand grocery delivery services. They hire full-service shoppers to shop for and deliver groceries. Shoppers can choose their own hours and can work full-time or part-time.

• Postmates

Postmates is headquartered in California and has been in business since 2011. They offer subscription-based, on-demand delivery services. Their delivery services are only offered in major cities, so you’ll need to live in or around one of those cities to be considered.

• Roadie

Roadie is an on-demand package delivery service. They allow users to ship across town or across the country. Drivers get paid up to $15 per trip for local deliveries and long-haul deliveries can pay up to $650. There are no vehicle limitations or standards to drive for them and you’re free to choose which gigs you want to take.

• Shipt

Shipt has been in business since 2014 and offers on-demand grocery delivery services to its customers. They hire shoppers to shop for and deliver customer orders. Shoppers can work full-time or part-time and can set their own schedules. Average shoppers make $22 per hour and are paid weekly.

Move Stuff

• Dolly

Dolly is an on-demand furniture moving and delivery platform that has been in business since 2014. They offer 2 ways to earn with them, as a helper (driver) or as a hand. To sign up as a driver, you must have a 2000 or newer pickup truck, cargo van, or box truck, be at least 21 years old, have a smartphone, and be able to lift at least 75 pounds. To apply as a hand, you don’t need to have a vehicle, but you must be at least 18 years old, have a smartphone, and be able to lift 75 pounds or more. Helpers make $30+ per hour and hands make $15+ per hour. Payments are made each Friday to your PayPal account.

• Lugg

Lugg has been in business since 2014 and is an on-demand furniture moving and delivery app. To apply as a lugger (driver), you’ll need to have a pickup truck or cargo van that’s a 2001 or newer. If you don’t have either of those, you can apply to be a helper. The age requirement for drivers is 21 and 18 for helpers. For both, you must have a newer smartphone, and be able to lift at least 100 pounds.

Taxi People

• GroundLink

GroundLink has been in business since 2003 and offers chauffeured car services in and around major cities. They’re pretty picky about the vehicles they accept because they only accept black-on-black vehicles. Drivers must also have an EIN and be registered as a business.

• Lyft

Lyft is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has been in business since 2012. They offer on-demand ridesharing services in cities across the United States and Canada. To be considered for a driving position with them, you must be at least 21 years of age or older and have a newer smartphone. You must have a valid driver’s license and in some states, you’ll be required to have at least 1 year of driving experience. You’ll also need to have insurance and be able to pass a background check. Your vehicle must be a 4-door, however, they no longer accept subcompact vehicles, so be sure to read their vehicle requirements carefully.

• Uber

Uber is an on-demand ride-sharing service headquartered in San Francisco, California. They offer services in more than 700 cities around the world. In order to be considered for a driving position with them, you must meet the minimum age to drive in your area, have been driving at least one full year, and be able to pass a background check.

• Waave

Waave is a ridesharing app similar to Lyft and Uber except they only offer ridesharing services in New York City.

Keep in Mind

Remember, most of these companies hire drivers as independent contractors, so you’ll be responsible for your own taxes.

Before you start driving for any of these companies, it’s also a good idea to contact your insurance company in order to make sure you have the right coverage.

More Places to Find Driving Jobs

If you’re looking for more driving jobs you can sign up for TaskRabbit. TaskRabbit is an online, on-demand marketplace for consumers looking for immediate help with almost anything, including deliveries.