Summary

The article discusses the author's experience with expanding gig work opportunities by joining "DeliverThat," a catering delivery service, and outlines the sign-up process, driver requirements, and potential earnings.

Abstract

The author, a seasoned gig worker, shares insights into diversifying income streams within the gig economy by adding "DeliverThat" to their repertoire. This catering delivery app offers drivers the opportunity to earn between $24 and$ 42 per hour by delivering food orders to businesses and events. The service is available across 2 provinces and 39 states, indicating wide availability for prospective drivers. To join, drivers must be at least 21 years old, have a vehicle suitable for larger orders, and complete a straightforward sign-up process that includes watching informational videos and purchasing or proving ownership of delivery bags. The author appreciates the company's responsive communication channels and the ability to schedule shifts in advance. The earnings structure is highlighted as particularly attractive, with a combination of base pay and estimated tips potentially allowing drivers to earn $34 to$ 50 for an hour's work.

Opinions

The author emphasizes the importance of multi-apping to survive in the gig economy.
They praise "DeliverThat" for its unique focus on catering delivery and the potential for higher earnings compared to other gig platforms.
The author appreciates the convenience of scheduling shifts in advance and the company's encouragement of direct communication for any questions or concerns.
They find the sign-up process, including the purchase of a starter kit, to be a reasonable investment that can be recouped quickly.
The author is impressed with the transparency and accuracy of the company's advertised pay range, which is supported by their training video examples.
They encourage readers to try "DeliverThat" to see if the service's earnings are consistent in their area.

I Expanded My Gig Work Repertoire with This Catering App

This company claims drivers can earn from $24 — $42 an hour

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These days, if you want to survive in the oversaturated gig economy, you MUST learn to multi-app. Right now, I currently work with Spark, Instacart, Favor, DoorDash, and Uber Eats. I’m always watching YouTube content creators to stay updated on the latest gig economy news and other stuff. I also check the comments on these videos because there’s always someone who comes across something new and comments on it. The gig I signed up for recently is “Deliver That.”

DeliverThat: What is it?

Video Courtesy: DeliverThat YouTube Channel

‘DeliverThat was founded in 2013 and is a last-mile delivery service that is recognized as an industry leader in restaurant setup and catering delivery,’ according to their website.

In other words, the company’s drivers deliver dishes from restaurants to customers or companies that are preparing to cater a meal (imagine a business hosting an event or lunch for employees and//or customers).

Currently, DeliverThat is available in 2 provinces and 39 states, which means there’s potentially lots of availability to get started.

What Are the Driver Requirements for DeliverThat?

To get started, drivers must be 21 and up and have a car to deliver with. Because the orders will be larger, you won’t have the ability to deliver them using a motorcycle or bike, and if you own a smaller car, you might be a little hesitant to get started.

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DeliverThat: How Does it Work for Drivers?

As a driver, you will receive food orders hours beforehand. It’ll give you time to plan ahead. Also, it’s possible to schedule your week out for certain shifts you want, or you can sign in on the day off and grab some deliveries.

One main thing I love about DeliverThat is that they’ll immediately give you a telephone number you can text or call, in addition to an email address to send any concerns or questions — and the company encourages drivers to use them.

No other type of gig work I have done encouraged me to directly reach out to them with questions I might have, and few make it convenient to contact them and talk to a real representative.

DeliverThat: How to Sign Up

Sign-up is simple. Just visit the DeliverThat site and push “Driver.” From that point, you’ll be provided with all of the available open positions. Enter your zip code and check if they need drivers in your area, or push “See all” and choose the state and city you need to check.

When you complete a few easy questions (email, name, address, etc.), you will be provided a link that tells you the following steps to move ahead.

From that point, you will view a few videos, answer more questions, and arrive at the last page, in which you must provide evidence that you have delivery bags or that it’s possible to buy their starter kit for about $25.

I chose to buy the kit so I could see how solid the bags were. There was an extra $18 delivery charge; therefore, it wound up being a total of $43, which would probably come out to around two hours of work; therefore, in theory, it’s possible to earn that back on the first day delivering for the company.

Of course, there’s always the option to simply display proof of what you have rather than paying for a kit.

When you complete the 15-minute onboarding process, you will need to undergo a background check. Once you have passed the background check, you will gain access to their Driver app, which is what’s used to make deliveries.

How Much Do Drivers Earn?

The ultimate question is how much are drivers able to make on DeliverThat? According to their website, the range is from $24 — $42/ hr., which for delivery seems quite high; however, in this case, it’s accurate.

To begin with, the payout is pretty decent. For a food order of $275, it takes about 45 minutes, and in their training video, the base payout would be nearly $20. Then you’ll add a tip to this, and the company estimates that the tip ranges between $14 and $30 for the delivery. That means for one hour of work, you might earn from $34 to $50 dollars.

Is it consistent in your area? The only way you can find out is to go out and try it!

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