How to Apply for Delivery Driver Jobs: 6 Simple Steps (2026)

Step 3 of 3: How to apply

Applying for a delivery job takes 6 simple steps, and for gig apps like Amazon Flex you can start right from your phone. The key is choosing the right option and using only the official application. Here's the full process, and the next page shows where to apply safely.

First, what are you looking for right now?

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📋 Before you start: what to prepare

Having these ready makes the whole thing faster and helps you avoid rejections.

• Your physical driver's license (not a photocopy or a screenshot)
• Your Social Security number for the background check
• A smartphone that can run the app (needed for gig apps and used on most routes)
• Bank account details for direct deposit
• For gig apps: proof of auto insurance and vehicle registration
• A working email address and phone number

✅ The 6 steps to apply

The steps are much the same for every option. Here they are in plain English.

1. Pick the right option for you. Check the age rule first. Amazon Flex and UPS seasonal support driver roles need you to be 21+, while Instacart accepts 18+.
2. Go to the official site or app. For Amazon DSP jobs, search hiring.amazon.com and apply with a local Delivery Service Partner. For UPS, use jobs-ups.com. For gig work, download the Amazon Flex, DoorDash Dasher or Instacart Shopper app, or sign up at shoppers.instacart.com.
3. Fill in your details carefully. Your name, birth date and license number must match your license exactly. UPS lets you upload a resume to fill in some fields automatically.
4. Upload your license and take a selfie if asked. Amazon Flex asks for clear photos of the front and back of your license and a live selfie.
5. Agree to the background check. Gig apps check your motor vehicle record. Employers such as DSPs and FedEx Ground contractors often add a drug test.
6. Finish onboarding. Watch the training videos, add tax and payment details, and for route jobs attend any interview or training the employer sets.

Tip: write down which company you applied to and when. With DSPs and FedEx contractors, your employer is a local business, so keep their name and contact details.

Ready to start? The next page shows where to apply safely, plus other trusted US job sites.

🕒 What happens after you apply

What comes next depends on the type of job.

• Amazon DSP: the local DSP handles hiring, so it contacts you about the next steps, training and your start date.
• UPS: UPS says that if you're selected to move forward you start the interview process, then receive a job offer and begin onboarding.
• Amazon Flex: if spots aren't open in your area yet, Amazon says it emails you when they become available. You then pass the background check, choose a service area and watch the training videos.
• DoorDash and Instacart: once your account is approved, you can sign on and start taking orders.

Don't panic if it takes a while. Background checks are run by outside companies, and some areas have more drivers than they need.

🎄 Applying for seasonal holiday work

The holidays are the busiest time for package delivery. UPS said in October 2026 that it plans to hire 100,000 seasonal workers across the US to help sort, move and deliver packages.

Seasonal driver helper roles don't need a driver's license, which makes them a good first step. Apply early, as shippers usually bring on extra staff from late November into early January.

Want more choices? The next page lists the top US job portals so you can compare openings.

⚠️ How to avoid fake recruiters

Delivery jobs are a common target for scammers. Protect yourself with these simple rules.

• Never pay to apply. Real employers and delivery apps don't charge a fee to get hired or to get approved.
• Type official addresses yourself. Use hiring.amazon.com, jobs-ups.com, flex.amazon.com and the official app stores, rather than links sent by strangers.
• Be careful with "FedEx" job offers. FedEx Ground drivers are hired by independent contractors. Look up the business and confirm it's real before sharing personal details.
• Don't share bank logins or one-time codes. No real employer needs these.
• Watch for promises that sound too good. A guaranteed job or pay far above the advertised range is a red flag.

🙋 Small habits that help you get started

These take a few minutes and can save you from starting over.

• Check your driving record first. Know what's on it before an employer sees it.
• Apply to more than one option. You can have a route job in mind while trying a gig app for extra income.
• Keep only one account per app. Amazon Flex, for example, allows just one account per person.
• Read the posting carefully. Each DSP and FedEx contractor sets its own pay, hours and age rule.

❓ Quick answers

On the next page: where to apply safely, plus 6 trusted US job portals to compare delivery, warehouse and other entry-level jobs near you.

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Disclaimer: This is an independent information website. We are not Amazon, FedEx, UPS, DoorDash, Instacart or any delivery company, we are not an employer or recruiter, and we do not hire anyone or collect job applications. Application steps, pay and rules change often, so always check the official site before you apply. Never pay anyone to get a job.