12 Best Delivery Jobs to Make Money with Your Car

1. DeliverThat: The Catering Gold Mine

If you’re tired of chasing $5 tips, you need to look at catering. DeliverThat has shifted the 2026 landscape by focusing exclusively on large-scale food deliveries for offices, law firms, and medical centers.

The Math: DeliverThat reports an average compensation per delivery of over $30. Because you’re often moving $500 worth of food, the tips are proportional to the effort, not just the distance.

The 2026 Edge: This year, they introduced “Automatic Delay Incentives.” If the restaurant is slow, the app automatically tracks your wait time and adds a “Pickup Wait Time” bonus without you having to argue with support.

The Trade-off: You aren’t just a driver; you’re a setup specialist. In 2026, the highest earners are those who opt into the “Setup & Display” tier, where you stay for 10 minutes to unbox and arrange the catering spread.

2. Walmart Spark: The “Direct-to-Fridge” Heavyweight

Spark is owned and operated by Walmart, giving it a massive infrastructure advantage over third-party apps. In 2026, it has become the most stable alternative to restaurant delivery.

Shopping vs. Curbside: You can choose “Curbside Pickup” (where staff loads your car) or “Shop & Deliver.” In early 2026, Shop & Deliver orders are paying 40% more because you’re doing the legwork.

In-Home Pilot: A huge shift this year is the “In-Home” delivery trust rating. Reliable drivers can now get certified to deliver groceries directly into a customer’s garage or kitchen using smart-lock technology. These “white-glove” runs command a premium “trust fee.”

Profit Tip: Focus on mornings (8 AM – 11 AM). While other drivers are sleeping off the late-night DoorDash shifts, you can knock out three $25 grocery runs before noon.

3. Amazon Flex: The Professional’s Block

Amazon Flex is the “old reliable” of the gig world, but in 2026, the competition for blocks is fierce. You aren’t delivering a pizza; you’re delivering 30–40 packages in a 4-hour window.

Guaranteed Earnings: You know exactly what you’ll make before you leave your driveway. Average rates in 2026 are hovering around $20–$25 per hour, though “surge blocks” during Prime Week or bad weather can skyrocket to $46 per hour.

Vehicle Matters: Large SUVs and vans now get access to “Sub-Same-Day” (SSD) blocks that pay more due to the higher package volume.

The Risk: Wear and tear. You’ll be stopping and starting your engine 40 times in one shift. If your starter motor is on its last legs, skip Flex.

4. DoorDash: The Volume King

With a 66% market share in the U.S. as of early 2026, DoorDash is where the volume is. If you just want to turn an app on and get a “ping” immediately, this is it.

“Earn by Time” vs. “Earn per Offer”: In 2026, the “Earn by Time” mode (guaranteeing $16–$20/active hour) is the smart move for drivers in heavy-traffic cities like Austin or Atlanta. It turns a 20-minute traffic jam from a “profit killer” into a “paid rest.”

Dasher Rewards: DoorDash has gamified the system. Platinum status drivers now get first dibs on “Catering Bags Required” orders, which are essentially high-tip mini-catering runs.

5. Uber Eats: The Global Powerhouse

While DoorDash wins on volume in the States, Uber Eats dominates the global 2026 market. For drivers, the benefit is the integration with the broader Uber ecosystem.

The “Boost” Strategy: Uber Eats uses a “Heat Map” that is more reactive than DoorDash. If a sudden thunderstorm hits, Uber’s “Boost” multipliers react in minutes, not hours.

Cross-Platform Payouts: If you use the Uber Pro Card, you get your earnings deposited instantly after every single delivery. No waiting for Tuesday.

6. GoPuff: The “Dark Store” Hustle

GoPuff is different. You don’t drive to 10 different restaurants; you drive to one micro-fulfillment center (a warehouse) and run “loops” from that single location.

Zero Wait Time: There is no “waiting for the fries to be ready.” The orders are packed by warehouse staff and handed to you in batches.

Pharmacy Expansion: In 2026, GoPuff has become a major player in “Last-Mile Pharmacy.” Delivering prescription meds requires a brief HIPAA certification but offers a much higher base pay than delivering a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

7. Curri: The Industrial “Hot Shot” Specialist

Curri isn’t about food; it’s about construction and industrial supplies. In 2026, as the “Build American” infrastructure boom continues, contractors need supplies now, not tomorrow. This is where you come in.

The “Hot Shot” Advantage: You deliver lumber, pipes, or paint from suppliers like Home Depot or local warehouses to job sites.

The Pay: Because these are time-sensitive business-to-business (B2B) deliveries, the pay is significantly higher. Drivers report an average of $30–$55 per hour for larger loads.

The 2026 Shift: Curri’s new “Multi-Stop Optimization” algorithm now allows sedan owners to bundle smaller parcels (like specialized drill bits or electrical components) into a single route, maximizing your “active” time.

8. Relay: The Logistics Expert

Relay works differently. They partner directly with restaurants that already have high order volume but want to outsource the delivery logistics. Unlike Uber Eats, Relay often pays a guaranteed hourly rate in many markets.

The Structure: You log in for a shift and stay within a tight radius. Because you aren’t driving 10 miles into the suburbs, your fuel efficiency skyrockets.

The Income: As of January 2026, the average Relay driver earns roughly $18.45 per hour base, but with 100% tip retention, total compensation frequently hits the $28–$32 mark.

Strategy: Relay is best in “High-Density” urban centers like NYC, Chicago, or Philly where “bike-speed” deliveries can be done by car during off-peak traffic hours.

9. Senpex: High-Commission Courier Services

Senpex is the platform for the “Expert Courier.” They handle everything from legal documents and medical specimens to catering.

Commission Structure: Senpex takes a smaller cut than traditional apps, offering drivers 85% to 90% of the delivery fee.

White-Glove Opportunities: In 2026, you can “level up” your account by getting certified for White-Glove Handling or Catering Setup. This adds a mandatory “Expert Fee” to your orders, often an extra $10–$20 per drop.

The Tech: Their 2026 app update features a “Bid System” for large-scale moves, allowing you to set your own price for certain specialized routes.

10. Favor: The Personal Assistant of Texas

Owned by the H-E-B grocery empire, Favor (exclusive to Texas) treats its drivers like “Runners.” It’s a hybrid between a delivery driver and a personal assistant.

Community Loyalty: Because Favor is “By Texans, for Texans,” customers tend to tip more generously than on national apps.

The Earnings: While the median wage is around $18/hour, top-tier runners in cities like Austin or Houston can clear $45,000+ annually by focusing on H-E-B grocery runs.

The Edge: You get access to H-E-B’s internal logistics, which means your grocery pickups are faster and more organized than any other app in the state.

11. HungryPanda: The Niche Market Leader

HungryPanda has become a global giant by 2026 by focusing exclusively on authentic Asian cuisine and grocery.

Why it pays more: Because they serve a specific niche, the order values are typically higher (family-style meals rather than single orders). Higher order values = higher percentage-based tips.

The 2026 Data: HungryPanda has expanded into “Fresh Market” delivery, allowing car owners to deliver high-quality seafood and produce from specialized grocers.

Requirement: You need to be comfortable navigating “Chinatown” districts and high-density restaurant hubs where the volume is constant.

12. Roadie: The “On-The-Way” Gig

Owned by UPS, Roadie is the king of “deadhead” avoidance. It focuses on long-distance or “oversized” deliveries that traditional couriers won’t touch.

The Use Case: You’re already driving from Dallas to Houston? Roadie will pay you to take a set of lost luggage or a car bumper with you.

Earnings: It’s not about an hourly rate; it’s about gas coverage plus profit. One long-distance “Roadie Gig” can pay $50–$200 for a trip you were already taking.

Pro Tip: In 2026, Roadie has a massive contract with airlines. Check the app near airports for high-paying “reunited luggage” runs.