Driver status notification

Driver status notifications report key milestones in a last‑mile delivery: pickup, transit, drop‑off, and returns. Walmart sends a JSON payload to your destination URL for each status change. Use these events to update order tracking, notify customers, and reconcile delivery Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Event metadata

  • Event type: DRIVER_STATUS
  • Event version: V1
  • Resource name: ORDER

Response parameters

NameDescriptionType
sourceMetadata about the eventObject
eventTypeEvent for which the notification is received. Example: DRIVER_STATUSString
eventTimeTimestamp of when the event occurred in ISO 8601 UTCString
eventIdUnique identifier for the eventString
eventFiltersReserved for future use; may be nullObject or null
payloadEvent-specific detailsObject
partnerIdSeller’s partner IDString
sellerIdSeller’s account identifierString
purchaseOrderIdA unique identifier associated with the seller’s purchase orderString
customerOrderIdA unique identifier associated with the sales order for a specified customerString
orderDateThe date the customer submitted the sales orderString
orderStatusCurrent order status. Example: LOADEDString
deliveryIdUnique delivery identifierString
deliveryStatusDriver status value. See the Supported delivery statuses table.String (enum)
orderPickupReadyTimeEarliest time the order is ready for pickup. ZonedDateTime. ISO 8601 UTCString
minDeliverySlotTimeStart of promised delivery window. ZonedDateTime. ISO 8601 UTCString
maxDeliverySlotTimeEnd of promised delivery window. ZonedDateTime. ISO 8601 UTCString
actualDeliveryPickupTimeTime the driver picked up the order in epoch millisecondsLong
actualDeliveryTimeTime the delivery was completed. ZonedDateTime. ISO 8601 UTC if presentString
undeliverableReasonsIf not delivered, reason details. The reason that was selected during the return creationString
reasonCodeException code when not delivered. Example: 3P629, LMD1505String
descriptionHuman‑readable reason. Example: Can't Access, Found a better offerString
driverFirstNameDriver’s first nameString
driverLastNameDriver’s last nameString
driverPhoneNoDriver’s phone numberString

Supported delivery statuses (deliveryStatus)

ValueWhen it occursTypical use
ENROUTE_TO_PICKUPDriver is heading to the pickup location.Show driver ETA to pickup; prep order.
ARRIVED_AT_PICKUPDriver has arrived at the pickup location.Signal handoff to driver.
DISPATCHEDDriver departed pickup with order.Start customer tracking; mark order as on the way.
ENROUTE_TO_DROPOFFIn transit to customer.Update customer ETA.
ARRIVED_AT_DROPOFFDriver reached the drop‑off location.Prepare for delivery confirmation.
DELIVEREDDelivery completed.Close shipment; trigger post‑delivery flows.
ENROUTE_TO_RETURNDriver is returning undelivered items.Inform customer and ops; start exception flow.
ARRIVED_TO_RETURNDriver arrived at the return location.Receive returned goods.
RETURNEDReturn to facility is complete.Reconcile inventory and refund if applicable.

Sample payloads by delivery status

ENROUTE_TO_PICKUP

{ "source": { "eventType": "DRIVER_STATUS", "eventFilters": null, "eventTime": "2024-09-09T19:03:46.929Z", "eventId": "3dbbd610-6ede-11ef-957a-bf6d1de809fa" }, "payload": { "customerOrderId": "100000312331630", "orderStatus": "LOADED", "minDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "deliveryId": "7c24f274-7f86-42f6-919b-e20a76adb4e1", "maxDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-10T03:00:00Z", "sellerId": "B9B9CE8389BA485EA057D862AB334CD4", "purchaseOrderId": "108925441672969", "driverFirstName": "Test", "driverPhoneNo": "8888888888", "orderPickupReadyTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "undeliverableReasons": "", "driverLastName": "jones9", "partnerId": "10900063103", "orderDate": "", "deliveryStatus": "ENROUTE_TO_PICKUP", "actualDeliveryPickupTime": "1725908620304" }
}

ARRIVED_AT_PICKUP

{ "source": { "eventType": "DRIVER_STATUS", "eventFilters": null, "eventTime": "2024-09-09T19:03:50.044Z", "eventId": "3f9725c0-6ede-11ef-957a-bf6d1de809fa" }, "payload": { "customerOrderId": "100000312331630", "orderStatus": "LOADED", "minDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "deliveryId": "7c24f274-7f86-42f6-919b-e20a76adb4e1", "maxDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-10T03:00:00Z", "sellerId": "B9B9CE8389BA485EA057D862AB334CD4", "purchaseOrderId": "108925441672969", "driverFirstName": "Test", "driverPhoneNo": "8888888888", "orderPickupReadyTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "undeliverableReasons": "", "driverLastName": "jones9", "partnerId": "10900063103", "orderDate": "", "deliveryStatus": "ARRIVED_AT_PICKUP", "actualDeliveryPickupTime": "1725908624330" }
}

DISPATCHED

{ "source": { "eventType": "DRIVER_STATUS", "eventFilters": null, "eventTime": "2024-09-09T19:06:26.788Z", "eventId": "9d046240-6ede-11ef-957a-bf6d1de809fa" }, "payload": { "customerOrderId": "100000312331630", "orderStatus": "LOADED", "minDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "deliveryId": "7c24f274-7f86-42f6-919b-e20a76adb4e1", "maxDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-10T03:00:00Z", "sellerId": "B9B9CE8389BA485EA057D862AB334CD4", "purchaseOrderId": "108925441672969", "driverFirstName": "Test", "driverPhoneNo": "8888888888", "orderPickupReadyTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "undeliverableReasons": "", "driverLastName": "jones9", "partnerId": "10900063103", "orderDate": "", "deliveryStatus": "DISPATCHED", "actualDeliveryPickupTime": "1725908784385" }
}

ENROUTE_TO_DROPOFF

{ "source": { "eventType": "DRIVER_STATUS", "eventFilters": null, "eventTime": "2024-09-09T19:06:33.022Z", "eventId": "a0bb9de0-6ede-11ef-957a-bf6d1de809fa" }, "payload": { "customerOrderId": "100000312331630", "orderStatus": "LOADED", "minDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "deliveryId": "7c24f274-7f86-42f6-919b-e20a76adb4e1", "maxDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-10T03:00:00Z", "sellerId": "B9B9CE8389BA485EA057D862AB334CD4", "purchaseOrderId": "108925441672969", "driverFirstName": "Test", "driverPhoneNo": "8888888888", "orderPickupReadyTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "undeliverableReasons": "", "driverLastName": "jones9", "partnerId": "10900063103", "orderDate": "", "deliveryStatus": "ENROUTE_TO_DROPOFF", "actualDeliveryPickupTime": "1725908790448" }
}

ARRIVED_AT_DROPOFF

{ "source": { "eventType": "DRIVER_STATUS", "eventFilters": null, "eventTime": "2024-09-09T19:06:36.340Z", "eventId": "a2b5e740-6ede-11ef-957a-bf6d1de809fa" }, "payload": { "customerOrderId": "100000312331630", "orderStatus": "LOADED", "minDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "deliveryId": "7c24f274-7f86-42f6-919b-e20a76adb4e1", "maxDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-10T03:00:00Z", "sellerId": "B9B9CE8389BA485EA057D862AB334CD4", "purchaseOrderId": "108925441672969", "driverFirstName": "Test", "driverPhoneNo": "8888888888", "orderPickupReadyTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "undeliverableReasons": "", "driverLastName": "jones9", "partnerId": "10900063103", "orderDate": "", "deliveryStatus": "ARRIVED_AT_DROPOFF", "actualDeliveryPickupTime": "1725908794079" }
}

DELIVERED

{ "source": { "eventType": "DRIVER_STATUS", "eventFilters": null, "eventTime": "2024-08-23T21:04:42.968Z", "eventId": "51a5c580-6193-11ef-8e16-49386c1678f4" }, "payload": { "customerOrderId": "100000541744685", "orderStatus": "LOADED", "description": "Found a better offer", "minDeliverySlotTime": "2024-08-24T13:00:00Z", "deliveryId": "28a04c11-df87-4473-8f00-af937832be2a", "maxDeliverySlotTime": "2024-08-25T03:00:00Z", "sellerId": "B9B9CE8389BA485EA057D862AB334CD4", "purchaseOrderId": "108923741462824", "driverFirstName": "Test", "driverPhoneNo": "+19314888475", "orderPickupReadyTime": "2024-08-24T13:00:00Z", "actualDeliveryTime": "2024-08-23T21:04:41.409Z", "undeliverableReasons": "", "driverLastName": "jones9", "reasonCode": "LMD1505", "partnerId": "10900063103", "orderDate": "", "deliveryStatus": "DELIVERED", "actualDeliveryPickupTime": "1724447081409" }
}

ENROUTE_TO_RETURN

{ "source": { "eventType": "DRIVER_STATUS", "eventFilters": null, "eventTime": "2024-09-09T19:10:01.995Z", "eventId": "1d4a5db0-6edf-11ef-957a-bf6d1de809fa" }, "payload": { "customerOrderId": "100000312331630", "orderStatus": "LOADED", "description": "Can't Access", "minDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "deliveryId": "7c24f274-7f86-42f6-919b-e20a76adb4e1", "maxDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-10T03:00:00Z", "sellerId": "B9B9CE8389BA485EA057D862AB334CD4", "purchaseOrderId": "108925441672969", "driverFirstName": "Test", "driverPhoneNo": "8888888888", "orderPickupReadyTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "undeliverableReasons": "", "driverLastName": "jones9", "reasonCode": "3P629", "partnerId": "10900063103", "orderDate": "", "deliveryStatus": "ENROUTE_TO_RETURN", "actualDeliveryPickupTime": "1725908999322" }
}

ARRIVED_TO_RETURN

{ "source": { "eventType": "DRIVER_STATUS", "eventFilters": null, "eventTime": "2024-09-09T19:10:07.955Z", "eventId": "20d7ca30-6edf-11ef-957a-bf6d1de809fa" }, "payload": { "customerOrderId": "100000312331630", "orderStatus": "LOADED", "description": "Can't Access", "minDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "deliveryId": "7c24f274-7f86-42f6-919b-e20a76adb4e1", "maxDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-10T03:00:00Z", "sellerId": "B9B9CE8389BA485EA057D862AB334CD4", "purchaseOrderId": "108925441672969", "driverFirstName": "Test", "driverPhoneNo": "8888888888", "orderPickupReadyTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "undeliverableReasons": "", "driverLastName": "jones9", "reasonCode": "3P629", "partnerId": "10900063103", "orderDate": "", "deliveryStatus": "ARRIVED_TO_RETURN", "actualDeliveryPickupTime": "1725909004207" }
}

RETURNED

{ "source": { "eventType": "DRIVER_STATUS", "eventFilters": null, "eventTime": "2024-09-09T19:10:17.479Z", "eventId": "26850970-6edf-11ef-957a-bf6d1de809fa" }, "payload": { "customerOrderId": "100000312331630", "orderStatus": "LOADED", "description": "Can't Access", "minDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "deliveryId": "7c24f274-7f86-42f6-919b-e20a76adb4e1", "maxDeliverySlotTime": "2024-09-10T03:00:00Z", "sellerId": "B9B9CE8389BA485EA057D862AB334CD4", "purchaseOrderId": "108925441672969", "driverFirstName": "Test", "driverPhoneNo": "8888888888", "orderPickupReadyTime": "2024-09-09T23:00:00Z", "undeliverableReasons": "", "driverLastName": "jones9", "reasonCode": "3P629", "partnerId": "10900063103", "orderDate": "", "deliveryStatus": "RETURNED", "actualDeliveryPickupTime": "1725909013887" }
}