Author: 1driver

  • Never pickup the hitchhiker – Tales of the Courier

    Never pickup the hitchhiker – Tales of the Courier

    Never pickup the hitchhiker – Tales of the Courier Ten minutes from now none of this will matter. Because in ten minutes he is going to dump the robot. It doesn’t sound pretty. Of course, it wasn’t very pretty, when the robot disappeared. No one was laughing then. And no one is laughing now, either.…

  • Top ways a canceled delivery can impact courier ratings

    Top ways a canceled delivery can impact courier ratings

    Top ways a canceled delivery can impact courier ratings It happens more than one would think. It seems like the tech in today’s world would be beyond old school scams. But not so much. Not only are the scams still active, but also it feels like they are getting harder to avoid. Furthermore, the courier…

  • More on the grocery delivery with helpful tips on ratings

    More on the grocery delivery with helpful tips on ratings

    More on the grocery delivery with helpful tips on ratings It’s not a typical delivery. In fact, it’s more time consuming. It still has the elements of an at home delivery. There is the offer from the queue, then the trip to the pickup merchant. From there it’s a drop-off like any other. The courier…

  • Better reviews and ratings with a focus on the basics

    Better reviews and ratings with a focus on the basics

    Better reviews and ratings with a focus on the basics It takes time to develop a good reputation. And it takes even more time to develop a trustworthy one. This can be especially true for couriers. Many couriers, whether on a crew or running solo, are running in familiar zones. Familiar zones lead to familiar…

  • It’s all in the drive not the data

    It’s all in the drive not the data

    It’s all in the drive not the data Sometimes the road is fun. Other times it is a dangerous place of chaos. All the time, it’s a test of experienced skill and reaction time. Some people use the road to get to and from work, or appointments. Others use the road for work. Therefore, it…

  • Building delivery experience for the new courier

    Building delivery experience for the new courier

    Building delivery experience for the new courier It’s an age old cycle. The job is available, but only to the experienced courier. And the inexperienced driver needs experience with delivery completions. However, only experienced drivers are in the mix for the opportunity. With this in mind, building delivery experience takes time. And sometimes it feels…

  • Delivery by the numbers easy money strategies

    Delivery by the numbers easy money strategies

    Delivery by the numbers easy money strategies The first thing about any delivery offer is the numbers. It’s the first thing a courier sees when there is an offer in the queue. Likewise it is one of the first things a crew courier sees on a dispatch board. The numbers. Whether it be the address…