What did that shift actually pay?

Use one shift record to see what came in, what went out, and how much time the work took.

Start the clock before the first offer

On your next shift, write down when you make yourself available and when you stop working. Keep the whole shift together, including waiting, loading, and the drive back to your usual starting area. If you take a personal break, note its length so you can subtract it consistently.

Keep three totals

Record the amount shown on each completed offer, any tips still pending, and the costs you can tie to that shift, such as parking or a toll. Keep estimated vehicle costs in a separate column. A pending tip belongs in a follow-up line until it actually posts.

Run the numbers on a sample shift

Imagine a four-hour shift with $78 in confirmed payouts and $8 in parking and tolls. That leaves $70 after those two costs, or $17.50 per hour across the four hours. Fuel, vehicle wear, and taxes are still outside that figure. Give the column a precise label so you know what you are comparing.

Close the loop

When the payout settles, match it to the shift and replace estimates with confirmed amounts. After a few comparable shifts, look for where the waiting time accumulated. That is often easier to act on than a single high or low payout.