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Dive into the articles below for answers to your questions, community success stories, and more about being a driver in the Roadie network.

Block Drivers: See More Details About Your Completed Blocks with New Updates to Gig History

We’re introducing new updates to the Gig History feature in the Roadie app to give you a clearer, more detailed view of the scheduled Blocks you’ve completed. Understanding your earnings is important, and these changes make it easier to track the information that matters to you. Improved Block History You can now find more comprehensive …

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Route to Rewards: Introducing A New Incentive Program for RoadieXD™ Certified Drivers

Drivers who deliver RoadieXD™ Gigs are on the road every day—keeping deliveries on track and handling each Gig with care. You deserve appreciation, and we’re excited to introduce RoadieXD™ Rewards: a new rewards program designed to recognize the essential role you play in every successful delivery. Drive More and Gear Up With RoadieXD™ Rewards, every …

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Simplify Your Deliveries with These Roadie App Updates

At Roadie, we’re always looking for ways to make life easier for drivers. Whether it’s streamlining the delivery process, improving app functionality or providing better tools for success, our goal is to create a seamless and efficient experience for everyone using the platform. In 2025, we’ve introduced several new features and updates designed to make …

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Gear Up for Savings: Roadie and Hertz Join Forces to Boost Driver Rewards!

At Roadie, we’re always looking for ways to empower you to be in the driver’s seat. We heard your feedback from our recent Side Hustle Survey, where many drivers expressed a desire to have access to rental services at a discounted rate.  That’s why we are thrilled to announce a brand-new partnership with Hertz that’s …

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Driving Gigs for Large Vehicles: How to Make More Money With a Truck, Van, or Large SUV

With the gig economy booming, your larger vehicle is good for way more than weekend projects and friends who need help moving; it might also be a tool for increasing your earning potential. Trucks, vans, and large SUVs are in high demand for a range of driving gigs. From delivering large furniture to hauling loads …

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The Rise of Delivery Driver Apps: How to Maximize Your Earnings As A Driver

Roadie wants to help gig drivers make the most of their earning potential! Let’s explore the booming delivery industry and how delivery driver apps can mean big opportunities for gig drivers.  One of the lasting effects of the pandemic is a dramatic shift in consumer expectations for delivery speed. In the not-so-distant past, it was …

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Taxes, Insurance and Financial Freedom: There’s an App For That

Freedom and flexibility usually top the list of reasons why people become independent workers. No asking for time off, no breakroom pizza and no “Can we hop on a call real quick?” emails.  One of the few downsides is that when you’re an independent worker, you have to manage all the complexities of insurance, taxes …

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More People Are Turning to Gig Work Apps to Combat the Rising Cost of Living

You don’t need a degree in economics to know life is expensive these days. Housing, food, healthcare, transportation – it feels like everything just costs more. Although some reports show inflation cooling off, we probably shouldn’t expect things to return to pre-pandemic levels any time soon.  A paper published by the University of Chicago in …

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