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:

  1. Tap "Go Online" button (big button on map screen)
  2. 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:

  1. Tap on route marker or route card
  2. Review pickup and drop-off locations
  3. Check earnings amount
  4. 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:

  1. Find route in "My Routes" list
  2. Tap "Start Trip"
  3. Confirm you're ready
  4. 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:

  1. Complete all active deliveries first
  2. Tap "Go Offline" button
  3. Status changes to "Offline"
  4. 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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