"If it's huge, it really takes a lot of the drivers out of the ability to take it," Miller said of heavier orders in an interview with Business Insider. He highlights how bulky deliveries, like air-conditioning units or bags of mulch, can be more profitable as fewer drivers are willing to handle them, creating a niche for him in the gig economy that allows him to make better money than conventional food delivery.
"It'll sit there for a couple of hours, and it'll go up from $49 to $75," he said. This strategy of waiting for higher payouts has proven effective for Miller. He emphasizes the importance of being patient and selective with deliveries, as the longer an order remains unclaimed, the more compensation increases.
Miller, who lives in St. Cloud, Minnesota, said that Roadie serves him orders that involve driving hundreds of miles. However, he focuses on deliveries to smaller towns about an hour away, which tend to be more profitable due to lower competition among drivers in rural areas. This has allowed him to maximize his income in a challenging gig economy.
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