Going Online & Accepting Deliveries
Start Earning - Accept Your First Delivery
Learn how to go online and accept delivery routes!
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Going Online
Open Shaloz Driver App:
- Tap "Go Online" button (big button on map screen)
- Vehicle information screen appears
Enter Vehicle Details:
- License Plate: ABC123 (your plate number)
- State: Select your state
- Vehicle Type: Choose from:
- Sedan (small packages)
- SUV (small + medium)
- Van (all sizes)
- Pickup Truck (large items)
- Box Truck (oversized)
Tap "Go Online":
- Status changes to "Online"
- You're now visible to businesses
- Routes will appear on map!
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Seeing Available Routes
On Your Map:
- Green markers = Available routes
- Tap marker to see details
- Multiple routes may show
Route Information Shows:
- Pickup address (business location)
- Drop-off address (customer location)
- Distance (miles)
- Earnings (how much you'll make)
- Number of packages
Example:
Pickup: 123 Main St, Boston
Drop-off: 456 Oak Ave, Boston
Distance: 5.2 miles
Earnings: $12.50
Packages: 1
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Accepting a Route
Review Route Details:
- Tap on route marker or route card
- Review pickup and drop-off locations
- Check earnings amount
- Verify distance is acceptable
Accept Route:
- Tap "Select Route" or "Accept" button
- Route added to "My Routes"
- Status: Assigned
Multiple Routes:
- Can accept multiple routes
- Combine for efficiency
- Higher total earnings
- Complete in order shown
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Starting Your Trip
When Ready to Pick Up:
- Find route in "My Routes" list
- Tap "Start Trip"
- Confirm you're ready
- Navigation begins automatically!
Navigation Opens:
- Turn-by-turn directions to pickup
- Real-time traffic
- ETA shown
- Follow directions
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Declining Routes
Don't Want a Route?
- Simply don't tap it
- It stays available for other drivers
- No penalty for not accepting
- Only accept routes you want
Already Accepted But Changed Mind?
- Tap menu on route card
- Select "Cancel"
- Route released
- Try not to cancel after accepting
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Going Offline
When Done Driving:
- Complete all active deliveries first
- Tap "Go Offline" button
- Status changes to "Offline"
- No more routes will appear
You Can:
- Go offline anytime
- Take breaks
- End your shift
- Come back later
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Vehicle Type Matters
What You Can Deliver:
Sedan: Small packages only
- Most common orders
- Good for starting
SUV: Small + Medium
- More opportunities
- Better earnings
Van: All package sizes
- Maximum opportunities
- Best earnings potential
Change Vehicle:
- Can register multiple vehicles
- Switch in app when going online
- Use bigger vehicle for better pay
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Understanding Route Types
Single Delivery:
- One pickup, one drop-off
- Simple and quick
- Standard pay
Multiple Package Route:
- One pickup location (pickup location)
- Multiple drop-offs
- Higher earnings
- More efficient
Commercial Route:
- Business deliveries
- Often multiple packages
- Premium pay
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Troubleshooting
Problem: No Routes Appearing
Check:
- Are you online? (Status shows "Online")
- Vehicle information entered?
- In service area?
- Busy time of day?
Try:
- Move to busier area
- Wait 10-15 minutes
- Try busier hours (lunch, dinner) when more deliveries are available
- Try different vehicle type
Problem: Can't Go Online
Causes:
- Account not approved yet
- Vehicle info not entered
- App needs update
Fixes:
- Check account status
- Enter vehicle details
- Update app from store
Problem: Routes Disappear
Why:
- Other driver accepted first
- Business cancelled order
- Normal - just wait for next one
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Safety Tips
Before Accepting:
- Check pickup/drop-off locations safe
- Verify distance reasonable
- Ensure you have time
While Driving:
- Follow traffic laws
- Use navigation
- Don't text and drive
- Take breaks when tired
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Need Help?
Can't Go Online: help.shaloz.com
No Routes Showing: Try busier hours (lunch, dinner), busier areas
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