What is do amazon drivers know what they are delivering?

Amazon drivers generally do not know the specific contents of the packages they are delivering. Their handheld devices or apps provide them with a route, delivery addresses, and sometimes general information like the package size or weight, but they aren't given a manifest listing the individual items inside.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Package Volume: Drivers handle a high volume of packages daily. Knowing the contents of each would be impractical and time-consuming.

  • Privacy: Knowing the contents could raise privacy concerns for customers. Amazon aims to protect customer information.

  • Efficiency: Focusing on efficient routing and delivery is the priority. Knowing the contents wouldn't significantly improve this.

  • General Information: Drivers do get some basic information, such as whether a package is fragile or requires special handling. They also see if it contains hazardous%20materials because these may need special handling and training.

  • Legal Considerations: In some cases, knowing package contents could create liability%20issues for drivers. For example, if they knew they were delivering something illegal.