DoorDash Dasher Tips: From Beginner to Top Dasher
Master DoorDash with our complete guide. Learn order selection, peak pay, Top Dasher requirements, and strategies to maximize your delivery earnings.
Order Selection Strategy
Use the $2/mile minimum rule: decline any order paying less than $2 per mile of driving. Accept orders from restaurants you know are fast. Avoid orders requiring long waits, complex pickups, or deliveries to apartments without easy access.
Top Dasher Program
Top Dasher status requires 70%+ acceptance rate, 4.7+ rating, and 100+ deliveries/month. The main benefit is dashing anytime without scheduling. However, maintaining 70% acceptance often means accepting unprofitable orders, so most high-earners skip Top Dasher status.
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