Being a Grubhub delivery driver is a flexible side hustle for a lot of people. Scheduling time to work is a big discussion when it comes to working as a Grubhub worker.
In this article we will go over everything you need to know about grubhub blocks.
What is a Grubhub Block?
Grubhub’s block scheduling allows you to reserve time slots for when you want to deliver meals. This helps Grubhub ensure that there aren’t too many drivers on the road and that you’ll receive deliveries.
How Do You Schedule Blocks On Grubhub?
Login to the Grubhub for Drivers app:
First off you need to make sure you’re logged in to your Grubhub account on the app.
Select Scheduling:
In the main menu select scheduling and then select the day you want to schedule a block.
Tap Update Schedule and Add your availabiity:
Tap on the time slot you want to reserve. Make sure that it’s open and available for deliveries before tapping update schedule at the bottom of your screen!
Grubhub will communicate any conflicts or issues with these times if there are any, so don’t worry about double booking yourself.
How Long Are Grubhub Blocks?
The blocks on Grubhub vary based on the market you’re in. Some are short while others are longer.
What happens if you drop blocks on Grubhub?
If you find yourself unable to work a block that you’ve booked, drop it as soon as possible so that other drivers in your area can take it.
When you postpone editing or removing your block until the last minute, you deprive other drivers of earning possibilities.
When you drop a block it effects your attendance rate:
It is very unlikely that you will be deactivated for dropping blocks.
Although you are unlikely to be deactivated, Grubhub may limit access to scheduling if you drop blocks within 72 hours of your block start time on a frequent basis.
Your block drop rate has an impact on your Program Level.
What is a Block Drop Rate?
The number of blocks you’ve dropped in the last 30 days is your block drop rate.
What Are The Three Program Levels of Grubhub?
The three program levels Grubhub offers is the partner, pro and last but not least the premier level.
Grubhub Partner Level:
This level gives you 3rd access to new blocks when you’re scheduling your blocks.
The access to this level just comes with getting started and there are no big rewards for being on this level.
Grubhub Pro Level:
The grubhub pro level comes with a 100% attendance rate, an 85% order acceptance rate, and a greater than 20% block drop rate.
This gives you 2nd access to blocks, catering order availability, access to referral programs and other perks.
Grubhub Premier Level:
The grubhub premier level offers everything the pro level offers except 1st access to schedule new blocks.
Can I do Grubhub without a block?
You don’t have to schedule blocks on Grubhub. You can still make money as a delivery driver without scheduling time slots!
Does Scheduling a Block With Grubhub Guarantee You More Money?
Scheduling your blocks give drivers the opportunity to receive more orders and potentially higher earnings, so make sure to schedule when possible.
Although it is not always guaranteed that you will make more money, scheduling blocks is better for the long run because the perks you get if and when you reach premier level will definitely give you more perks and earnings opportunities.
Can You Keep Working For Grubhub After A Block Ends?
Yes, you can keep working after a block ends but keep in mind people with scheduled blocks will get the better offers.
This means the offers after your block is finished may not be as good as the ones during your block.
Can You Accept Blocks People Are Absent For On Grubhub?
You can accept blocks that people are absent for on Grubhub!
Sometimes you will receive offers for blocks that already started. This is because people were absent and couldn’t make it to drive.
You can accept these blocks if you have the time to work the scheduled shift.
Can You End A Block Early On Grubhub?
The consensus i got around the internet is that you shouldn’t end the block early if there’s more than ten minutes left .
You can end the block early if there is only a few minutes left and it will not affect your attendance rate.
If people are present for the shift ending early does not count as an absence.
Ending a block before time is up won’t negatively effect your attendance score so go ahead!
Can GrubHub fire you?
If a driver’s service falls below the industry standard for comparable services in their area, Grubhub has the right to deactivate their access to the Driver App.
Conclusion:
Whether you’re a grubhub driver already or plan to become one we hope this helped you learn everything you should know about scheduling blocks.
If you have any stories about a block that you’ve scheduled or anything unique that happened to you in the process, leave it in the comments below.
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If you’re interested in working for Grubhub visit their website for more information!
Check out this article explaining what time Grubhub stops delivering.
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