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🚨 BREAKING: Amazon Flex announces new vehicle requirements for 2026 - Details below

🚨 Breaking News

URGENT January 21, 2026
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Vehicle Requirements

Amazon Flex Updates 2026 Vehicle Requirements: Newer Cars Required

Amazon Flex announced that starting March 1, 2026, all delivery vehicles must be 2019 or newer. This affects thousands of drivers with older vehicles. Current drivers have until February 28 to comply or risk deactivation.

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BREAKING January 20, 2026
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Pay Rates

Amazon Flex Increases Base Pay Rates by $2-4/Hour Nationwide

Effective immediately, Amazon Flex has increased base pay rates across all service types. Logistics blocks now start at $20/hour minimum (up from $18), with Whole Foods blocks seeing the biggest increase to $22/hour base.

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📅 Recent Updates

Policy January 18, 2026

New Attendance Policy: 3-Strike System Implemented

Amazon Flex introduces stricter attendance tracking. Missing blocks without 24-hour notice now counts as a strike.

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Expansion January 15, 2026

Amazon Flex Launches in 12 New Cities

Major expansion includes Salt Lake City, Providence, Richmond, and 9 other metro areas now accepting driver applications.

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Technology January 12, 2026

New Driver App Update Includes Block Scheduling Improvements

App version 3.0.87 features better block filtering, route optimization, and real-time earnings tracking.

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Safety January 10, 2026

Mandatory Safety Training Now Required for All Drivers

30-minute online safety course must be completed by March 1st. Covers vehicle safety, package handling, and emergency procedures.

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Benefits January 8, 2026

Driver Rewards Program Launches: Earn Points for Deliveries

New loyalty program offers gas cards, Amazon credits, and exclusive block access for top-performing drivers.

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Alert January 5, 2026

Deactivation Wave: Drivers Report Sudden Account Suspensions

Hundreds of drivers deactivated for "reliability issues." Amazon cites new algorithmic review system as cause.

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📊 Monthly Roundup: January 2026

📈 Key Statistics

Average Pay Increase +12.5%
New Cities Added 12
Deactivation Rate +8.3%
Active Drivers 487K+

🎯 What to Watch

  • 🔴 Vehicle Requirements: March 1st deadline approaching fast
  • 🟡 Safety Training: Mandatory completion by February 28th
  • 🟢 Pay Increases: Rolling out to all markets through February
  • 🔵 Rewards Program: Beta testing in select cities

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