Amazon delivery drivers fall into three categories, each varying in their employment status and vehicle usage:
Amazon drivers are full-time employees who drive Amazon-owned vans to deliver packages.
Amazon Flex drivers are also Amazon employees, but they use their personal vehicles for delivery.
Contracted drivers are individuals or companies contracted by Amazon to deliver packages using either Amazon vans or their own vehicles.
These driver classifications impact liability and compensation avenues in the event of an accident. For example, if the driver is an Amazon employee, you might have the option to lodge a claim against the company's insurance policy. However, if the driver is an independent contractor, your recourse would typically be to seek a claim against the driver's personal insurance policy.