I understand NEW and VET drivers can get overwhelmed by seeing the size of your route but each route size can tell something different!

*Obviously each region and DSP will operate differently but this is what I’ve been able to gather in the years working for AZ over 5 different dispatches

•50 stops and below usually consists of HIGH travel time usually mountains or farm like areas. The amount of packages can very but who doesn’t love not stepping out of the van 190+ times a day (We will get to that one later)

•50-130 stops will consist of some travel time with a mix of business and a few apts but should be mainly residential. The amount of packages ranges from 190-350 (130 stops with 350 packages tells me I have a lot of apt stops mostly LOCKERS and can smash these stops of with relative ease.. JUST ORGANIZE YOUR VAN)

•130-170 stops are mainly houses with a few businesses or apts. The amount of packages ranges from 225-350+ (I always find and sort out my bigger drops by condensing apt totes before leaving station)

•170-190 stops ALL RESIDENTIAL although it seems rough, when your van is organized in order (YES IT CAN BE DONE) you can easily do 30 stops in one hour! Again the packages range from 225-350+ but all houses means for quick grab and go deliveries all day and no major travel time.

The best thing you can do is familiarize yourself with your ROUTE when you scan your van. Look at the itinerary, first the list followed by the map. I find all my outlier stops as they are usually businesses or apts and manipulate my route accordingly, while having my OV in order with each respective tote.

Most routes are blocked out for 10 hours so if your not working guaranteed DAY RATE of 10 hours then milk your route and stretch your hours out if you need too! Become efficient with your day and take breaks at your leisure, NOT when Amazon forces you to from being overwhelmed!

Hope this helps ????