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DoorDash: driver requirements

DoorDash is a delivery app that works with independent drivers nationwide, using their own cars and SUVs, minivans, pickups and cargo vans. Here's what they say they require, from their own site, checked Sep 2026.

Delivery appNationwide

DoorDash

Vehicles
  • Car / SUV
  • Minivan
  • Pickup
  • Cargo van
Requirements
  • Age 18+
Pay
Per delivery
Notes
Drivers keep 100% of customer tips. No mandatory shifts.
What the company says
“As an independent contractor in the U.S., you decide when, where, and how much you dash”

Source · checked Sep 26, 2026

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What DoorDash requires, in plain terms

  • Vehicles: DoorDash says it works with drivers who have cars and SUVs, minivans, pickups and cargo vans.
  • Authority: not stated. Ask whether you'd run under their authority or your own. When couriers need DOT/MC authority
  • Insurance: no minimum stated. Personal auto policies often exclude paid delivery, so check yours.
  • Age: 18 or older.
  • Pay model: per delivery, as DoorDash describes it.

Before you sign with DoorDash

  • Ask whether the work is a fixed route, scheduled blocks or on-demand loads, and how many hours or miles a typical week runs.
  • Ask who pays for fuel, tolls and equipment, and whether any fees come out of your settlement.
  • Get the insurance requirements in writing and confirm your policy covers delivering for pay.
  • Check how often pay is settled and whether the agreement lets you work for other companies.

Requirements and pay are set by DoorDash and can change. Check their site before you sign anything. We're not affiliated with DoorDash.

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DoorDash questions

What vehicles does DoorDash accept?

DoorDash says it works with independent drivers who have cars and SUVs, minivans, pickups and cargo vans.

How do I apply to DoorDash?

Apply on DoorDash's own site. DeliveryContracts is a directory: we don't place drivers or take a cut, and we're not affiliated with DoorDash.