Enrolling on the Spark Driver™ platform

Updated by Cassie Ates

Eligibility 

Getting started has never been easier! Eligibility requires you to: 

  • Be age 18 or older; 
  • Provide your true and accurate name, phone number, email address, mailing address, and Social Security number; 
  • Be authorized to perform services as an independent contractor in the U.S.; 
  • Have an unexpired, valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or driver's license in your name issued by a state in the U.S. and a Social Security card; 
  • Verify your identity using a driver's license (as described above) and a selfie; 
  • Have a mobile phone number with the U.S. country code +1 followed by ten digits;  
  • Provide proof of valid auto insurance for the vehicle you’ll use, which includes: your name, expiration date, and vehicle information; 
  • Have a clean and reliable vehicle; and 
  • Have a mobile device with camera and GPS capabilities.  

Background screening may be conducted, including motor vehicle records and criminal background checks; reviews will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws.   

Once you are off the waitlist and have downloaded the Spark Driver™ app, you'll be prompted to sign the Spark Driver Contract and App Terms of Use and a non-disclosure agreement. To protect your account, you'll also be asked to authenticate your identity by using your REAL ID-compliant driver's license or your driver’s license and Social Security card. You'll also be asked to take a selfie. 

Sign up 

If you’re ready to enroll on the Spark Driver platform, here are some helpful tips to get started: 

  1. Tapping the SIGN UP button on sparkdriverapp.com brings up the sign up page to enter your phone number or email address to get started.
  2. You can download the Spark Driver app at any time to log into your account.

Create your account

Entering all required information on the next screen creates your account. You’ll be prompted to enter a verification code sent to you by text message. You can enter the code and select Create Account to verify your phone number and complete creating your account.

Zone selection

You can now choose your preferred zone and click CONTINUE.

Your preferred zone may not be open for new applicants. If your zone is closed, you can sign into your app account to check the status of the zone at any time. 

Enter personal information

If your zone is open, you’ll be prompted to complete the Sign-up checklist to update your personal information and documents.  

  • Clicking START under Personal details will prompt you to enter all information needed for you background screening.

In this section, you can follow the prompts to enter your personal information, set up your electronic signature, and sign required documents to continue with your Sign up.  

You will be asked for your preferred name when entering your personal information. This is the name that will display across the Spark Driver app. You can also add or change your preferred name later. 

Upload auto insurance

  1. Clicking START under Auto Insurance gives you tips to upload your insurance document information.
  2. Click on Upload a Picture to add a picture of your insurance document. 
  3. Clicking the SUBMIT button will upload your insurance document.

Identity verification checks

You can expect several identity verification checks. This process will request that you share your Social Security Number, and a REAL ID or Driver’s License. It will also request that you take a selfie for verification.  

You will be asked for your preferred name when entering your personal information. This is the name that will display across the Spark Driver app. You can also add or change your preferred name later.

The photo you take for your ID verification will be your profile photo that may be seen by Walmart associates and customers. The photo can be updated once every 90 days. Here are a few tips to help you take a good photo:

  • You can check that the area is well lit.
  • Consider removing sunglasses and face mask, if applicable.
  • It could be helpful to use a blank background.
Photos including anything inappropriate or offensive content (like nudity or rude hand gestures) will be rejected.

Sign documents 

  1. Clicking START will open documents that need to be completed. 
  2. Each document will request an electronic signature.
  3. Clicking OPEN on the document allows you to read through the information. 
  4. Clicking SIGN lets you sign each document using your electronic signature. 
  5. Clicking SUBMIT confirms that you agree to the terms and are ready to continue.

Next Steps

You’ve now completed all the steps in the sign-up process (outside of signing the Spark Driver Contract and App Terms of Use and non-disclosure agreement) for the Spark Driver platform. 

While your information is being processed and openings in your zone are being confirmed, you can visit your account to review your status. Once your zone opens, you’ll get an email and a text message with information on how to get started on the Spark Driver app. 

 

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