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A strong work ethic and the pioneering spirit
A strong work ethic and the pioneering spirit Ask any courier what part of the job they like most, and the answer hardly ever involves money. In fact, if a courier answers money, there’s a leg being pulled somewhere. Couriers understand a strong work ethic. It takes grit and follow through, to successfully complete deliveries.…
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The best way to navigate a difficult delivery
The best way to navigate a difficult delivery Finding the way is a courier specialty. Between diversions, detours and distractions, finding the way can be a challenge. Especially when a delivery has gone off the rails. There could be any number of reasons why a delivery falters. In some cases it’s about the cargo. Whatever…
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Can traffic delays lead to better arrival times?
Can traffic delays lead to better arrival times? Couriers deal with ratings on a regular basis. There is a rating for almost every move a courier makes. Particularly the solo courier, using an app, to complete deliveries. From the start of the delivery, to the moment after the drop-off, the courier deals with delivery ratings.…
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The challenge of weather alerts on the safe delivery
The challenge of weather alerts on the safe delivery The hail storm was intense. In fact, it was so bad, it became necessary to find shelter for the ride. The golf ball sized ice pellets, were pounding everything in sight. The danger was imminent. And the delivery delay was unavoidable. Furthermore, the weather alerts made…
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The best delivery and how to make it routine
The best delivery and how to make it routine It was a better than average delivery. Good pay, short distance, no wait. An ideal scenario for the solo courier. Everything went like clockwork. Except for that little incident at the light. However, it was only a close call. Nowhere near as worrisome as that little…
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The safety check and the best time to complete it
The safety check and the best time to complete it The best thing about a delivery is ____. Fill in the blank. If someone is waiting for a delivery, then ~timeliness might be one possible answer. Similarly, if it’s the drop-off of a delivery, then ~the tip might be a common answer. However, the answer…
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The Moonlight Spirit Run – Tales of the Courier
The Moonlight Spirit Run – Tales of the Courier (Continued from Play It Down Again Sam) It is dark in the tunnel. And the mood is grim. 1courier sits patiently. Listening. For now, all is quiet. Both inside, and outside, the tunnel. The m-com link sits quietly in the seat beside him. It is fortunate…
