Become a food delivery driver in Desoto, TX
You can get paid to deliver in Desoto using Uber Eats. Learn how it works, and see tips for getting started.
Searching for courier jobs in Desoto?
Instead, try delivering with Uber, which offers more flexibility than traditional courier jobs. Here are some of the benefits to being your own boss with Uber Eats.
Your wheels
Grab your car, bike, or scooter to be a delivery driver—or get around on foot.
Your time
Deliver whenever you want—for an hour, on the weekend, or throughout the week.
Your earnings
Before you accept any order, you’ll see how much you’ll get paid to deliver it.
Delivery driver
Desoto, TX
Part-time, flexible hours
An alternative to traditional delivery driving jobs in Desoto.
If you’re looking for delivery jobs in Desoto, give Uber a try instead. Get paid to drive or deliver when you want, on the platform with the largest network of active riders.
Delivering with Uber Eats in Desoto offers a flexible earning opportunity. It’s a great alternative to full-time delivery jobs, part-time delivery jobs, or other part-time gigs, temp jobs, or seasonal employment. Or maybe you’re already a rideshare driver and want to supplement your income by becoming a food delivery driver using the Uber Eats platform. Drivers using Uber come from all backgrounds and industries, setting their own schedule to make work fit into their lives, not the other way around.
Uber offers part-time delivery job alternatives in all major cities in the US, including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle—plus hundreds of other cities of all sizes across the country.
To be a delivery driver in Desoto, you must meet certain requirements. No matter how you deliver, you’ll need to submit your Social Security number for us to run a background screening. If you’re delivering by car, you must be at least 19 years old, have a 2-door or 4-door car, and have a valid driver’s license in your name. If delivering by scooter, you must be at least 19 years old, have a motorized scooter under 50cc, and have a valid driver’s license in your name (when signing up, be sure to choose Delivery by scooter under transportation method). If your deliveries will be completed by bicycle or on foot, you must be at least 18 years old and have a government-issued ID (when signing up, be sure to choose Delivery by bicycle—and in certain cities, Delivery by bicycle or foot—under transportation method).
Uber’s mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: How do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 42 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.
Delivery drivers using Uber are independent contractors who work on their own schedule with flexible hours. Uber is available in more than 10,000 cities worldwide. Signing up is easy for most people. We welcome drivers from other parts of the driving industry, such as bus, truck, taxi, limo, catering, and commercial drivers. We also welcome rideshare drivers and drivers who have been active on other driving apps and services. Driving with Uber is a good way to earn additional money. And you might also be eligible to deliver with Uber Eats. It’s easy to get started.
Frequently asked questions
- What’s the difference between being a courier with Uber in Desoto and other traditional delivery jobs?
Delivery driver jobs in Desoto offer different opportunities. Uber Eats has a broad range of merchants on the app, including Cajun, Italian, and Mexican spots. Not all delivery opportunities offer such a wide range of choices for customers.
- How often would I have to deliver with Uber in Desoto?
Down Small Because it isn’t a traditional food delivery job, when you deliver with Uber Eats your schedule is up to you. You can get paid to deliver in Desoto when you want and manage your own hours.
- Can I choose whether I make Uber Eats deliveries with a bike or a car?
Down Small When you sign up to become a delivery driver in Desoto, you’ll see a list of vehicle choices. They might include car, scooter, bike, and/or walking, depending on your city. For more details, see above on this page. You can sign up to deliver above or below on this page.
- How much of my delivery tips do I get to keep?
Down Small Uber Eats customers can tip you directly through the app for the service you provide, and you can see total tips in your weekly earnings summary. As a delivery person in Desoto, the tips you make from delivering are on top of earnings and 100% yours—no service fees are applied.
- How does a courier with Uber in Desoto receive payment for earnings?
Down Small As a delivery driver using Uber, you’ll get an earnings statement every week. But in the US, you can cash out before then by using Instant Pay—up to 5 times every day. Any remaining earnings, including whatever you earn from referral rewards and promotions, will be transferred to your bank account by the end of the week. You can learn more about Instant Pay at uber.com/drive/driver-app/instant-pay.
- Which stores or merchants in Desoto use Uber Eats?
Down Small Uber Eats has more than 825,000 restaurant and merchant partners worldwide. Favorite choices for customers in Desoto include Smokin BBQ, McDonald's® (Desoto-Hampton), and 7-Eleven (1500 N. HAMPTON).
- What are the requirements for becoming a courier in Desoto with Uber?
Down Small There are a few factors, including how you’ll be delivering (by car, bike, scooter, or walking). The app will prompt you about the documents you’ll need for delivering in Desoto, and you must also pass a background screening.
- Can I track my earnings as I make deliveries with Uber Eats in Desoto?
Down Small After you’ve made a delivery in Desoto, you’ll see a monetary amount at the top of your screen. That shows your earnings. Look for more resources in the app to help you see your real-time totals and other details about how much money you’re making as a delivery driver.
- At what times of day can I make the most money delivering with Uber Eats near me?
Down Small You're likely to get more delivery requests in locations with more Uber Eats restaurants, often in downtown areas. In general in Desoto, 5pm-8pm has typically been the busiest time for deliveries.
- Can drivers in Desoto also receive delivery requests with Uber?
Down Small Yes. To toggle between driving and delivering, go to your preferences in the app, then turn on deliveries.
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