Are You Ready for PEAK?
How DSPs Can Protect Their Teams, Reduce Risk, and Stay Profitable This Season
Ok. Ignite @Vegas is now over.
It’s time to shift focus from the Vegas Ignite Conference to what’s next — ramping up for the busiest (and perhaps most stressful) time of the year: PEAK.
For Amazon DSPs, PEAK season isn’t just busy — it’s defining. It’s the stretch that tests your systems, your people, and your ability to stay calm under pressure.
Whether this is your first PEAK or your fifth, one truth remains the same: how you prepare now determines how you perform later. As volume ramps up and demand surges, DSPs face a familiar list of challenges:
Rapid hiring that doubles the workforce in weeks
Condensed training periods that leave safety gaps
More drivers, more routes, more exposure to risk
Shorter daylight hours and tougher weather conditions
And beneath it all — one constant pressure: keeping your people safe while protecting profitability.
The Hidden Cost of Rushing Through PEAK
Every DSP knows the balancing act — getting packages out the door while keeping safety top of mind. But when hiring spikes and schedules tighten, cracks show fast.
A single preventable injury or accident can ripple across your business — lost time, higher claims, and increased insurance premiums.
That’s why successful DSPs treat PEAK not as a scramble, but as a strategic operation — one built with risk management at its core.
Plan Smarter. Protect Better.
Here’s how proactive DSPs are preparing now to strengthen safety, reduce risk, and stay profitable through PEAK:
1. Smarter Hiring with MVR Pre-Screening
Hiring fast doesn’t mean hiring blind. By checking candidates’ Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) before sending them through Amazon’s background check, DSPs can identify risky drivers early. This simple step saves valuable background check credits and ensures only the safest drivers move forward — helping you build a stronger, safer fleet from day one. (Not to mention saving thousands in background screening costs!)
2. Reinforcing Training with GRYPHON™ Academy
Amazon’s onboarding sets the foundation — but real-world safety requires continuous learning. Having an additional tool to “trust and verify” Amazon’s training isn’t just a nice to have — it’s a must have.
DSPs should consider adding supplemental training to ensure both new and experienced drivers have the tools to stay safe and prevent common injuries. The GRYPHON™ Academy offers 50+ short, engaging courses and tune-ups focused on vehicle safety, injury prevention, and operational best practices. Perfect for onboarding or remedial training alike.
3. Responding Smarter with 24/7 Nurse Triage
When incidents happen — and during PEAK, they often do — a quick, informed response is key. Sending drivers straight to the ER or urgent care drives Workers’ Comp costs up fast.
With GRYPHON’s Nurse Triage, your drivers connect with licensed nurses immediately after an incident — 24/7. That means fewer unnecessary ER visits, lower claim costs, and better outcomes for your team.
4. Staying Ahead of Seasonal Challenges
As daylight savings ends and winter approaches, visibility and fatigue become real risks. Reinforce defensive driving and situational awareness now — before darker, colder conditions hit. Again, proper training beyond Amazon’s DA program is key to managing risk effectively.
The Bottom Line
PEAK is demanding — but it doesn’t have to be chaotic. The DSPs who plan early, train intentionally, and manage risk proactively are the ones who finish strong.
At GRYPHON, we help DSPs protect what matters most: their people, their reputation, and their bottom line. Now is the time to prepare. Connect with our team to learn how GRYPHON can help your DSP stay safe, compliant, and profitable through PEAK and beyond.
Remember: Take control of your risk — and be the guardian of your business’s longevity.
