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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "How a beginner starts Shipt Shoppers -- each step in order, what is needed first (skills, licence or certification, equi",
      "summary": "To start earning, a shopper must download the app, sign up, and then earn money shopping.",
      "body": "To start earning, a shopper must download the app, sign up, and then earn money shopping.\n\nWhat shipt.com actually says:\n\n“1. Download the app 2. Sign up 3. Earn money shopping”\n\nNote: Shift Board (topic queue): page from a source IMAGO's verified knowledge already used, fetched by the program, quote picked by bifrost:kilo/kilo-auto/small, checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence set conservatively - the verify gate decides",
      "source_type": "research",
      "source_link": "https://www.shipt.com/shopper/sign-up",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "B",
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      "evidence_quote": "1. Download the app 2. Sign up 3. Earn money shopping",
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        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
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          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
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      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_1915_2",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "How a beginner starts Shipt Shoppers -- each step in order, what is needed first (skills, licence or certification, equi",
      "summary": "Shoppers must be at least 18 years old.",
      "body": "Shoppers must be at least 18 years old.\n\nWhat shipt.com actually says:\n\n“At least 18 years old”\n\nNote: Shift Board (topic queue): page from a source IMAGO's verified knowledge already used, fetched by the program, quote picked by bifrost:kilo/kilo-auto/small, checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence set conservatively - the verify gate decides",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "How a beginner starts Shipt Shoppers -- each step in order, what is needed first (skills, licence or certification, equi",
      "summary": "After signing up, Shipt reviews submissions based on need and will contact the applicant with more information as the need arises.",
      "body": "After signing up, Shipt reviews submissions based on need and will contact the applicant with more information as the need arises.\n\nWhat shipt.com actually says:\n\n“Our team reviews submissions based on need and will contact you with more information as the need arises.”\n\nNote: Shift Board (topic queue): page from a source IMAGO's verified knowledge already used, fetched by the program, quote picked by bifrost:kilo/kilo-auto/small, checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence set conservatively - the verify gate decides",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_age_requirement",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shipt shopper onboarding: minimum_age_requirement",
      "summary": "A person must be at least 18 years old to become a Shipt shopper",
      "body": "A person must be at least 18 years old to become a Shipt shopper\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“At least 18 years old”",
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        "stage": "choosing",
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      "title": "Shipt shopper onboarding: minimum_requirements_for_signup",
      "summary": "All that is needed to sign up is a working smartphone and a valid current mailing address",
      "body": "All that is needed to sign up is a working smartphone and a valid current mailing address\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“All you need is a smartphone and a valid current mailing address to sign up”",
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      "title": "Shipt shopper onboarding: complete_information_needed_for_application",
      "summary": "A working smartphone, valid US driver's license, Social Security Number, and 15 minutes are required to successfully submit information",
      "body": "A working smartphone, valid US driver's license, Social Security Number, and 15 minutes are required to successfully submit information\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“All you need is a working smartphone, your valid US driver’s license, your SSN, and 15 minutes!”",
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      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_background_check_policy",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shipt shopper onboarding: background_check_process",
      "summary": "Shipt conducts motor vehicle reports and criminal background checks through a national third-party vendor called Checkr",
      "body": "Shipt conducts motor vehicle reports and criminal background checks through a national third-party vendor called Checkr\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“We obtain a motor vehicle report and criminal background check, including key registries for our independent contractors, in compliance with state and federal laws. This comprehensive background check is performed through a national third-party vendor called Checkr, and includes searches of multiple federal databases.”",
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      "source_publisher": "Shipt, Inc.",
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          "us"
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        "platform": "shipt",
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      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_communication_after_signup",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shipt shopper onboarding: timeline_for_hearing_back_after_signup",
      "summary": "After creating an account, you will hear back within a few weeks, or be notified if spots are not currently available",
      "body": "After creating an account, you will hear back within a few weeks, or be notified if spots are not currently available\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“After you create your account, you’ll hear back within a few weeks. If we’re not currently accepting sign ups, we’ll let you know and get back to you as soon as possible when spots open up.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "source_publisher": "Shipt, Inc.",
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        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
          "us"
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        "platform": "shipt",
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      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_wait_period_reason",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shipt shopper onboarding: reason_for_waiting_periods_before_starting",
      "summary": "Shipt operates on an as-needed basis, so there may be waiting periods if delivery needs are currently being met",
      "body": "Shipt operates on an as-needed basis, so there may be waiting periods if delivery needs are currently being met\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“At this time, we onboard shoppers and drivers on an as-needed basis, which means there may sometimes be a waiting period if all delivery needs in a location are currently being met.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.shipt.com/signing-up-with-shipt",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Shipt shopper operations: safety_features_and_protections",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Shipt provides ADT services for emergency assistance, 24/7 support team, Allstate Identity Protection, and 2-factor authentication",
      "body": "Shipt provides ADT services for emergency assistance, 24/7 support team, Allstate Identity Protection, and 2-factor authentication\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“If a shopper or driver ever feels unsafe while delivering, the ADT services available within the shopper app allow them to quickly connect with a dedicated ADT agent and receive support for emergency assistance in two ways. Our 24/7 support team is also always available via phone, live chat, and email if you ever need to drop an order for any reason. We also offer a contactless delivery option to provide a safe and easy experience for all. Your privacy and security are important to us, which is why we offer Allstate Identity Protection plans for earners on our platform, and require a 2-factor authentication process when using the shopper or driver app.”",
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      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_anonymous_phone_number",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Shipt shopper operations: phone_number_privacy",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Shipt uses an anonymized phone number instead of sharing the shopper's actual phone number with customers",
      "body": "Shipt uses an anonymized phone number instead of sharing the shopper's actual phone number with customers\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Communication is key to providing excellent customer service. With Shipt, your phone number is never shared with customers. Instead, an anonymized phone number is created to ensure your privacy is safe.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shipt.com/shopper/shopper-safety",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shipt platform: operational_locations",
      "summary": "Shipt does not operate in Alaska, Wyoming, and West Virginia",
      "body": "Shipt does not operate in Alaska, Wyoming, and West Virginia\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Shipt does not operate in Alaska, Wyoming, and West Virginia.”",
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      "evidence_quote": "Shipt does not operate in Alaska, Wyoming, and West Virginia.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Shipt platform",
      "topic": "operational_locations",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
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        "lane": "any",
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          "us-wy",
          "us-wv"
        ],
        "platform": "shipt",
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          "access.geo"
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      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_age_requirement_alcohol",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Alcohol_delivery_age_requirement",
      "summary": "Shoppers must be 21 years of age or older to order alcohol products through Shipt",
      "body": "Shoppers must be 21 years of age or older to order alcohol products through Shipt\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“You will not use Shipt to order alcohol products unless you are 21 years of age or older and you will not furnish alcohol products obtained through Shipt to any person who is not a lawful consumer.”",
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      "source_link": "https://www.shipt.com/legal/terms-of-service",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shipt, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "You will not use Shipt to order alcohol products unless you are 21 years of age or older and you will not furnish alcohol products obtained through Shipt to any person who is not a lawful consumer.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1915-shipt-shoppers-how-to-start",
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      "topic": "alcohol_delivery_age_requirement",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "shipt",
        "topic": [
          "rules.content"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_vehicle_requirements",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shipt shopper requirements: vehicle_ownership_and_insurance",
      "summary": "You do not have to own the car you drive while shopping with Shipt, but you must be insured on the policy that covers that car",
      "body": "You do not have to own the car you drive while shopping with Shipt, but you must be insured on the policy that covers that car\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“You do not have to own the car you drive while shopping with Shipt. However, you do have to be insured on the policy that covers that car. If you are not an insured driver on the policy for a car, you cannot use that car while working with Shipt.”",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shipt, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "You do not have to own the car you drive while shopping with Shipt. However, you do have to be insured on the policy that covers that car. If you are not an insured driver on the policy for a car, you cannot use that car while working with Shipt.",
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      "topic": "vehicle_ownership_and_insurance",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "shipt",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_licensing_requirements",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Shipt shopper requirements: identification_and_licensing",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Valid U.S. driver's license, Social Security Number, and auto insurance are required for Shipt shoppers",
      "body": "Valid U.S. driver's license, Social Security Number, and auto insurance are required for Shipt shoppers\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Valid U.S. driver’s license, Social Security Number, and auto insurance”",
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      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "shipt",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "thin_body",
          "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_personal_item_requirements",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shipt shopper requirements: physical_equipment_needs",
      "summary": "A reliable, operable vehicle and ability to lift 50 pounds are required",
      "body": "A reliable, operable vehicle and ability to lift 50 pounds are required\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“A reliable, operable vehicle and Ability to lift 50 pounds”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shipt.com/shopper/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shipt, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "A reliable, operable vehicle and Ability to lift 50 pounds",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1915-shipt-shoppers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Shipt shopper requirements",
      "topic": "physical_equipment_needs",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "shipt",
        "topic": [
          "craft.studio"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_device_requirements",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Technology_requirements",
      "summary": "iPhone (iOS 13 or newer) or Android (7.0 or newer) smartphone is required",
      "body": "iPhone (iOS 13 or newer) or Android (7.0 or newer) smartphone is required\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“iPhone (iOS 13 or newer) or Android (7.0 or newer) smartphone and the updated shopper app”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shipt.com/shopper/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shipt, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "iPhone (iOS 13 or newer) or Android (7.0 or newer) smartphone and the updated shopper app",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1915-shipt-shoppers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Shipt shopper requirements",
      "topic": "technology_requirements",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "shipt",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_educational_requirements",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Minimum_education_for_delivery_drivers",
      "summary": "A high school diploma or equivalent is required for light truck drivers",
      "body": "A high school diploma or equivalent is required for light truck drivers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET actually says:\n\n“Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/53-3033.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET",
      "evidence_quote": "Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1915-shipt-shoppers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Delivery driver occupation",
      "topic": "minimum_education_for_delivery_drivers",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_occupation_wage_data",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Delivery driver occupation: median_wage_data_for_light_truck_drivers",
      "summary": "Light truck drivers have a median wage of $21.57 hourly and $44,860 annual",
      "body": "Light truck drivers have a median wage of $21.57 hourly and $44,860 annual\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET actually says:\n\n“$21.57 hourly, $44,860 annual”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/53-3033.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET",
      "evidence_quote": "$21.57 hourly, $44,860 annual",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1915-shipt-shoppers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Delivery driver occupation",
      "topic": "median_wage_data_for_light_truck_drivers",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_occupation_job_growth",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Delivery driver occupation: employment_growth_projection",
      "summary": "Employment is projected to grow faster than average (5% to 6%) from 2025-2035",
      "body": "Employment is projected to grow faster than average (5% to 6%) from 2025-2035\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET actually says:\n\n“Faster than average (5% to 6%)”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/53-3033.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET",
      "evidence_quote": "Faster than average (5% to 6%)",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1915-shipt-shoppers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Delivery driver occupation",
      "topic": "employment_growth_projection",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.tax"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_occupation_job_openings",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Delivery driver occupation: number_of_projected_job_openings",
      "summary": "There are 107,200 projected job openings from 2025-2035 due to growth and replacement",
      "body": "There are 107,200 projected job openings from 2025-2035 due to growth and replacement\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET actually says:\n\n“107,200”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/53-3033.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET",
      "evidence_quote": "107,200",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1915-shipt-shoppers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Delivery driver occupation",
      "topic": "number_of_projected_job_openings",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_occupation_physical_tasks",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Delivery driver occupation: physical_activities_required",
      "summary": "Delivery drivers regularly handle and move objects, operate vehicles, perform general physical activities, inspect equipment, and use hands to handle materials",
      "body": "Delivery drivers regularly handle and move objects, operate vehicles, perform general physical activities, inspect equipment, and use hands to handle materials\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET actually says:\n\n“Handling and Moving Objects, Operating Vehicles, Performing General Physical Activities, Inspecting Equipment, Documenting/Recording Information”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/53-3033.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET",
      "evidence_quote": "Handling and Moving Objects, Operating Vehicles, Performing General Physical Activities, Inspecting Equipment, Documenting/Recording Information",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1915-shipt-shoppers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Delivery driver occupation",
      "topic": "physical_activities_required",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "craft.posting"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_occupation_work_context",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Delivery driver occupation: typical_work_environment",
      "summary": "Light truck drivers work in enclosed vehicles, have constant contact with others, spend more than 40 hours per week, and work outdoors in all weather conditions",
      "body": "Light truck drivers work in enclosed vehicles, have constant contact with others, spend more than 40 hours per week, and work outdoors in all weather conditions\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET actually says:\n\n“In an Enclosed Vehicle, Contact With Others, More than 40 hours, Outdoors, Exposed to all weather conditions”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/53-3033.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET",
      "evidence_quote": "In an Enclosed Vehicle, Contact With Others, More than 40 hours, Outdoors, Exposed to all weather conditions",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1915-shipt-shoppers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Delivery driver occupation",
      "topic": "typical_work_environment",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "craft.studio"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_shopper_vs_driver_differences",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shipt platform services: service_type_differences",
      "summary": "Shipt offers Shop & Deliver (personal shopping) and Package Delivery (delivery driver) services with different roles and requirements",
      "body": "Shipt offers Shop & Deliver (personal shopping) and Package Delivery (delivery driver) services with different roles and requirements\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“For *Shop & Deliver* opportunities, personal shoppers connect with members in their community who want items to be selected, purchased, and delivered to their address by a certain time. For *package delivery* opportunities, package delivery drivers can earn flexibly with customizable routes of varying lengths – picking up packages at a specified location and delivering to a number of different addresses.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shipt.com/shopper/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shipt, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "For *Shop & Deliver* opportunities, personal shoppers connect with members in their community who want items to be selected, purchased, and delivered to their address by a certain time. For *package delivery* opportunities, package delivery drivers can earn flexibly with customizable routes of varying lengths – picking up packages at a specified location and delivering to a number of different addresses.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1915-shipt-shoppers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Shipt platform services",
      "topic": "service_type_differences",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "shipt",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_shopper_additional_requirements",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Additional_requirements_for_personal_shopping",
      "summary": "Personal shoppers need knowledge of produce selection in addition to basic requirements",
      "body": "Personal shoppers need knowledge of produce selection in addition to basic requirements\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Knowledge of produce selection”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shipt.com/shopper/shopper-faq",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shipt, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Knowledge of produce selection",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1915-shipt-shoppers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Shipt personal shopper role",
      "topic": "additional_requirements_for_personal_shopping",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "shipt",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1915_shipt_shoppers_how_to_start_shipt_vehicle_age_requirement",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shipt shopper requirements: vehicle_age_requirement",
      "summary": "The vehicle must be 1997 or newer",
      "body": "The vehicle must be 1997 or newer\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“A reliable vehicle, 1997 or newer”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shipt.com/shopper/shopper-faq",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shipt, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "A reliable vehicle, 1997 or newer",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1915-shipt-shoppers-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Shipt shopper requirements",
      "topic": "vehicle_age_requirement",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "shipt",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}
