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zfreakazoidz t1_j9uurol wrote

Reply to comment by trucksandrecords in (OC) Yesterday was my last day as an Amazon delivery driver, this sweetheart came to say “bye bye!” by jibbard

Man that sucks. Also didn't realize how much the pay sucked. Not worth it for being a driver at Amazon. Working at Amazon is probably kinda close to what its like working at a sweatshop in China.

Glad to hear you are making more back as a regular truck driver. Our friend LOVES truck driving. Does cross country trips endlessly. Makes me wonder, Amazon pay for your gas at all? Wouldn't be surprised if they found a way to cheap out on it.

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trucksandrecords t1_j9vws5i wrote

Just to clarify: I was not an Amazon employee. They were smart about that when they set it up. They farm the routes to third party delivery companies. Then they can ride the delivery companies, as others have said in other comments, for poor performance.

I was only over the road as a truck driver for one year when I was younger. I enjoyed it then, but I just do local deliveries now. I go home every night and I'm paid hourly. It's a much better situation for me.

Lastly, Amazon does not pay for gas or car repairs, whether you are a delivery company or an individual using your personal vehicle. You are also a contractor.

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