I’m always curious about the experiences of other couriers, especially their challenges. I ask about their experience when I run into them at the same pick-up locations. This is one way I learn about the courier experience in my local market, Portland. But until I go into other markets like I did with Seattle, the only way for me to find out more is by browsing the Internet. One website I’ve found helpful is Glassdoor.com. This site is where employees submit reviews about culture, salaries, and hiring processes of companies, even startups.
Case Study: Food Delivery Or Grocery Delivery? Which Gig Pays More During COVID-19?
Rideshare demand plummeted during the COVID Pandemic. Food and grocery delivery services saw a huge boom in demand. Which pays more? I analyze my earnings from Caviar and Shipt to compare food delivery and grocery delivery.
Caviar Food Deliveries Will Transition To DoorDash: What Couriers Need To Know
DoorDash acquired Caviar in August of 2019. The acquisition was for $410 million in cash and stock. For some time, the two brands were kept separate, but the pandemic hits, the food delivery industry saw significant shifts. Brands are all […]
Case Study: How I Made $1,390 in 1 Week Delivering Food During the Coronavirus Pandemic
I usually earn $1,100 in a week when I combine food delivery and rideshare (with a normal work schedule). But last week I made nearly $1,400 just delivering food to people. Insane. Since food delivery apps became mainstream, there has […]
Everything You Need to Know About Caviar
Editor’s note: This article is part of an ongoing series Courier Hacker is publishing to inform potential drivers of all the brands in the gig economy. We will be featuring brands from different categories (food delivery, travel, rideshare, health services, […]
6 Portland Restaurants for Batch Assignments on Caviar
I’ve found that it’s quite hard to complete two deliveries within an hour with Caviar. From my experience, it takes between 35-38 minutes to complete a delivery with a car. I’m guaranteed to complete two deliveries within an hour when […]
Seattle Recap: Weekend Earnings and Lessons Learned from Driving for Caviar
I was laid back during my first couple shifts in Seattle. I didn’t work a lot of hours. My goal was to get a feel for the city before the weekend (and enjoy the coffee scene in Seattle). I […]
How Caviar’s Batch Assignment Works
I’ve been meaning to write about Caviar’s Batch Assignment feature. Caviar’s Batch Assignment is when a courier is dispatched to a restaurant for more than one order. This feature is very important to maximizing courier earning. Here’s a step by […]
5 Portland Caviar Restaurants With The Worst Parking
I’ve listed restaurants with the worst parking for Postmates pick-ups. Now, here is my list of restaurants with the worst parking in Portland for Caviar pick-ups. #1 Garden Bar This restaurant is between Couch and Burnside St. on NW 11th […]
9 New Restaurants Join Caviar in Portland
In November 2015, Pizza Maria closed its door for good with a Facebook post. There haven’t been any more Caviar restaurant closures that I’m aware of. On the contrary, the number of restaurants that use Caviar’s on-demand delivery fleet has […]
