Payout Tiers
Important Notice on Route Compliance and Compensation Policy
At CNS, we take route accountability seriously to ensure operational efficiency and protect opportunities for all drivers on the line. Please be aware of the following policies that are strictly enforced:
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Unauthorized Route Drops and Package Returns:
Any driver who returns packages and abandons a route without prior notification or giving CNS an opportunity to attempt a rescue will forfeit compensation for the entire week of routes, not just the abandoned day. Returning packages—regardless of the issue—without first contacting dispatch is considered a deliberate act of negligencethat puts company operations and fellow drivers at risk. In many cases, such actions can cause entire delivery lines to be canceled, directly impacting dozens of drivers who depend on those routes. -
Warehouse Policy on Compensation Timing:
All routes are compensated based on CNS warehouse policy, which includes a mandatory 2-week backpay hold. This time frame ensures that all packages have been properly delivered, scanned, or returned, and allows for any claims or discrepancies to be resolved. Payments are not released early under any circumstance unless explicitly authorized in writing by management. -
Package Holding Period and Penalties:
Packages must not be held for more than 3 days under any circumstance. Exceeding this holding period will automatically trigger penalties, including:-
Loss of compensation for the entire route assigned on that day
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Financial penalties for any track breaks or lost package claims resulting from delays
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Drivers are reminded that these policies are in place to maintain trust with our shipping partners, preserve route contracts, and ensure fairness to all team members. Failure to follow them will result in strict enforcement without exceptions.
✅ Steps Required for Payment
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Pull your route analysis from the designated app.
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Must include Delivery date and total number of delivered packages.
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Refer to the CNS Payout Tier Chart to determine the correct payout based on your completed package count.
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Submit an official invoice including:
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Delivery date
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Total packages delivered
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Tier payout value
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🚨 No invoice = No payment. All compensation must be invoiced—no exceptions.
💰 Payout Schedule
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Standard Payouts:
All routes are subject to a 2-week back pay hold to allow time for claim reviews and validation.-
Once cleared, payouts are issued on a regular Friday through Monday schedule.
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24/48-Hour Payouts:
Available for overflow and expedited routes only if:-
The entire route is completed
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All undelivered packages are returned to the warehouse
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If there are failed deliveries, the 24/48-hour window starts only after pending packages are returned
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⚠️ Important Reminders
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Compensation totals are only affected in the event of active claims resulting from:
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Lost packages
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Unreturned packages within the allowed timeframe
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Incorrect or failed deliveries
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These issues fall under Gross Negligence, and penalties will be automatically deducted at the time of payout.
⏳ Claim Your Payout Within 90 Days
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All compensation must be invoiced and claimed within 90 days of the delivery date.
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After 90 days, unclaimed compensation is voided due to system data resets which erase package history.
Standard routes:
Unlock Your Earning Potential with CNS Deliveries
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Route Type 1
Earn $50 for delivering 35-55 packages (payout based on delivered packages), with routes typically taking 1 to 2 hours to complete. (Note: Delivery time is an average estimate; actual completion time may vary depending on experience and individual working speed.) -
Route Type 2
Earn $100 for delivering 56-85 packages (payout based on delivered packages), with routes averaging 2 to 4 hours. (Note: Delivery time is an average estimate; actual completion time may vary depending on experience and individual working speed.) -
Route Type 3
Earn $150 for delivering 86-115 packages (payout based on delivered packages), typically completed in 4 to 6 hours. (Note: Delivery time is an average estimate; actual completion time may vary depending on experience and individual working speed.) -
Route Type 4
Earn $200 for delivering 116-145 packages (payout based on delivered packages), requiring about 6 to 8 hours. (Note: Delivery time is an average estimate; actual completion time may vary depending on experience and individual working speed.) -
Route Type 5
Earn $240 for delivering 146-175 packages (payout based on delivered packages), requiring about 8 to 10 hours. (Note: Delivery time is an average estimate; actual completion time may vary depending on experience and individual working speed.) -
Route Type 6
Earn $280 for delivering 176-205 packages (payout based on delivered packages), requiring about 10 to 12 hours. Ideal for a team of two to reduce completion time by 20% (Local pickups will have modified payouts.) (Note: Delivery time is an average estimate; actual completion time may vary depending on experience and individual working speed.) -
Route Type 6
Earn $350 for delivering 206 - 250 packages (payout based on delivered packages), requiring about 10 to 12 hours. Ideal for a team of two to reduce completion time by 20% (Local pickups will have modified payouts.) (Note: Delivery time is an average estimate; actual completion time may vary depending on experience and individual working speed.)
Recommended for Team-Based Delivery (Lead Drivers with 2–3 Drivers Under Them)
Route Type 8
- Earnings: $400
- Packages: 251-295
- Estimated Time: 14 – 16 hours
- Team-based route recommended for Lead Drivers managing 2 to 3 drivers to optimize completion time.
Route Type 9
- Earnings: $450
- Packages: 296-350
- Estimated Time: 16+ hours
- Team-based route recommended for Lead Drivers managing 2 to 3 drivers for maximum efficiency.
Route Type 10
- Earnings: $600
- Packages: 350-420
- Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 2–3 drivers)
- Recommended for Lead Drivers with 2 to 3 drivers handling a higher volume of packages efficiently.
Exclusive to Lead Drivers (Managing Teams of 2 to 5 Drivers for High-Volume Deliveries)
Route Type 11
- Earnings: $750
- Packages: 421-490
- Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 2–4 drivers)
- Only available to Lead Drivers managing 2 to 4 drivers.
Route Type 12
- Earnings: $900
- Packages: 491-570
- Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 3–4 drivers)
Route Type 13
- Earnings: $1,050
- Packages: 571-650
- Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 3–5 drivers)
Route Type 14
- Earnings: $1,250
- Packages: 651-740
- Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 4–5 drivers)
Route Type 15
- Earnings: $1,500
- Packages: 741-870
- Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 5 drivers)
Exclusive to Lead Drivers (Managing Teams of 5 to 10 Drivers for High-Volume Deliveries)
Route Type 16
- Earnings: $1,725
- Packages: 871-1040
- Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 5–6 drivers)
Route Type 17
- Earnings: $2000
- Packages: 1041–1200
- Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 6-8 drivers)
Route Type 18
- Earnings: $2150
- Packages: 1200-1360
- Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 7-10 drivers)
🔓 Expanded Tier Options: Unlock More Earning Potential
Route Type 19
- Earnings: $2,400
- Packages: 1,361-1530
- Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 8–10 drivers)
- Notes: Recommended for high-volume regional or multi-city deliveries. Drivers should ensure coordinated scanning and accountability per segment.
Route Type 20
- Earnings: $2,650
- Packages: 1,531-1800
- Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 9–11 drivers)
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Notes: Ideal for heavy seasonal surges. Requires Lead Driver to coordinate sub-teams and delivery zones.
Route Type 21
- Earnings: $3,000
- Packages: 1,801-2100
- Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 10–12 drivers)
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Notes: Exclusive mega-route tier. Requires exceptional team management and logistics support. Priority given to Lead Drivers with consistent route history and successful claims resolution.
Route Type 22
- Earnings: $3,400
- Packages: 2,100-2400
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Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 12–14 drivers)
Notes: Suited for metro-wide sweeps or weekend surge clearances. Lead Drivers must manage digital route maps and real-time check-ins for all team members.
Route Type 23
- Earnings: $3,800
- Packages: 2401-2700
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Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 13–15 drivers)
Notes: For urban core saturation and event-related delivery spikes. Requires sub-team captains to oversee assigned sectors.
Route Type 24
- Earnings: $4,400
- Packages: 2,701-3000
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Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 14–16 drivers)
Notes: Designed for multi-hub pickups or high-density zones. CNS dispatch support is provided for team coordination and traffic routing.
Route Type 25
- Earnings: $4,500
- Packages: 3100-3300
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Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 15–18 drivers)
Notes: Requires advanced route planning tools and minimum 3-week notice. Ideal for large-scale clearance drives or partnership contract execution.
Route Type 26
- Earnings: $5,000
- Packages: 3,301-3600
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Estimated Time: Team-based route (Split among 18–20 drivers)
Notes: This is the highest volume tier. Exclusive to Lead Drivers managing verified teams with strong KPI histories. Includes CNS Premium Logistics Liaison for live updates, performance tracking, and payout optimization.
🚛 High Value Routes: Any other city not mentioned below is not included.
Hemet, Menifee, Murietta, Temecula, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Los Feliz, Hollywood Hills, Studio City
⛽ Tier-Based Gas Card Incentives — Hollywood Only
To help offset fuel expenses, the following gas card rewards apply:
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🟩 $10 gas card for completing $100 routes
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🟧 $15 gas card for completing $150 routes
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🟥 $25 gas card for completing $200 routes
📦 Route Tiers (Adjusted 6/2/25)
Route Type 1
📦 56–74 packages
💵 Earn $100
🕒 Average: 2–4 hours
(Payout based on delivered packages. Completion time may vary by experience.)
Route Type 2
📦 76–96 packages
💵 Earn $150
🕒 Average: 4–6 hours
(Payout based on delivered packages. Completion time may vary by experience.)
Route Type 3
📦 97–130 packages
💵 Earn $200
🕒 Average: 6–8 hours
(Payout based on delivered packages. Completion time may vary by experience.)
Route Type 4
📦 131–165 packages
💵 Earn $250
🕒 Average: 8–10 hours
(Payout based on delivered packages. Completion time may vary by experience.)
Route Type 5
📦 166–210 packages
💵 Earn $300
🕒 Average: 9–11 hours
(Payout based on delivered packages. Completion time may vary by experience.)
Route Type 6
📦 211–260 packages
💵 Earn $375
🕒 Average: 10–12 hours
(Payout based on delivered packages. Completion time may vary by experience.)
Route Type 7
📦 261–320 packages
💵 Earn $450
🕒 Average: 12–14 hours
(Payout based on delivered packages. Completion time may vary by experience.)
Route Type 8
📦 321–385 packages
💵 Earn $525
🕒 Average: 13–15 hours
(Payout based on delivered packages. Completion time may vary by experience.)
Route Type 9
📦 386–455 packages
💵 Earn $600
🕒 Average: 14–16 hours
(Payout based on delivered packages. Completion time may vary by experience.)
Route Type 10
📦 456–525 packages
💵 Earn $700
🕒 Average: 15–18 hours
(Payout based on delivered packages. Completion time may vary by experience.)
📦 Weekly Add-On Bonus — Hollywood Only
Earn an additional $50 bonus when the following are all met:
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Deliver 5 consecutive days within the same week
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Maintain 100% scan compliance
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Have zero claims
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Complete over 400 total deliveries during the week
(Note: Delivery time is an average estimate; actual completion time may vary depending on experience and individual working speed.)
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