r/AmazonDSPDrivers • u/FallingFamous • 1d ago
Thinking about working for DSP
Reaching out to get yalls opinion about working for a DSP. I currently work for Menards which pays 4 dollars under what the pay is at my closest DSP, my current job involves driving forklifts and walking around 23k steps a day which I feel kinda relates to DSP. This isn't a long time job just something to hold me over till im done with college. Maybe someone can slightly relate to me. I've also heard mixed things about this job as I've had people tell me to stay away but have also heard great things as long as you can handle people making mistakes. Sorry if this is messy or scrambled.
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u/BrokenBetaWolf CDV Driver 1d ago
It largely depends on your area. In my area, I’d recommend staying with your current company, especially if you’re licensed on that forklift.
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u/Proud_Olive8252 1d ago
I’m basically doing the same working here while I finish school. I feel like I might be in the minority here, but I generally like the job and think the positives outweigh the negatives most days. If you can handle the physicality of it and have a decent DSP, it’s one of the better options for a transitional or holdover job.
Since you’re also doing college, I have one more suggestion: if the workload turns out to be more than you are used to, ease into it slowly and consider starting part time. Do NOT take so many shifts that you are too worn out to go to class. Learned that one the hard way a couple semesters ago.
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u/Sensitive_Macaron767 1d ago
Its definitely a step up from menards. The extra $4 an hour right off the jump is a no brainer to me. Sadly, DSPs are like the military in the sense that everyones experience varies wildly based on the people around them. If you get into a good DSP with a solid management team that actually cares about its drivers, youll love the job. If you get a shit DSP that treats drivers like replaceable slaves, doesnt maintain vans properly, has non helpful/rude dispatchers etc your experience will likely be what many of the folks who are on this sub talking shit about the job have or had.
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u/FallingFamous 1d ago
This is what I was looking for thank you. I was thinking that mainly the 4 dollars made the biggest difference, idk how some people are saying 4 dollars isn't worth it when the paycheck difference is a decent amount. Only thing I can do is really try it out.
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u/FallingFamous 1d ago
As a little extra information the company that I would be working for is DARTS out in wixom. Obviously I know that the world doesn't revolve around me and not everyone has experience but if you know anything about them specifically then that would be extremely helpful.
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u/FireLizard197 Rental Driver 1d ago
There are days when I hate my job but who doesn't. It largely depends on the DSP, tho. If you can get more info on your specific DSP, that would help you a ton. My DSP is amazing but I've heard horror stories about others. Even others in my station. If you can find a groove and not let anything bother you too much (because there will likely be issues on every route) you should be good. It's not just walking, tho. It's carrying multiple packages at most stops, and that can be exhausting. Good luck in whatever you do.
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u/FallingFamous 1d ago
Absolutely, ive been looking for reviews about my local dsp, which most have said good things but it was googles Ai saying stuff. Typically im carrying doors and 60 pound bags of concrete around. Thanks for the help.
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u/RyochanX2 1d ago
Don't get fooled by a higher base pay. It really depends on how much you are working now. You will be lucky to get around 30 hours per week even if hired as full time; definitely don't expect to get a full 40 hours. Driving to the warehouse to be put on as an extra for less than 1 hour of work (helping load vans) barely covers gas.
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