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Detours and road closures for better route selection
Detours and road closures for better route selection The best plans take plenty of research for optimum results. The same can be said for route selection. It takes research to find an optimum route. Even with years of traveling the same roads, route selection is still a major component of timely delivery. GPS improvements and…
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Going the extra mile for improved earnings
Going the extra mile for improved earnings The extra mile is more than just a faraway run. It’s also a standard of service. In fact, there are different levels of service. Customer service, that is. Once upon a time, the quality of customer service was key to repeat business. Times may have changed, but the…
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A better look at subscription models for delivery apps
A better look at subscription models for delivery apps. Ask any courier what makes a delivery worth it and at least half the answers will involve the tip. Even the crew courier, with full employment, will point to the tip as an indicator on the quality of the delivery. However, the solo courier using a…
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Extreme weather delivery and choosing the best route
Extreme weather delivery and choosing the best route The best route isn’t always the shortest one. Likewise, the best delivery isn’t always the one with a large tip. However, that doesn’t mean larger tips aren’t great. Furthermore, shorter routes are always a benefit in a delivery. Couriers look for the quickest path because the key…
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The hot spot runner and finding the best zone
The hot spot runner and finding the best zone. A busy zone is a great place to work for a courier. Sometimes it isn’t easy to find. In fact, it can feel downright elusive. However, most couriers find their zone, by working an area. If things go well at a particular time, the courier can…
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The closing time challenge and the best chance
The closing time challenge and the best chance Deliveries run from early morning until late evening. This means the courier runs from early morning until late evening. Depending on schedules and preferences, the courier can run from dawn, until midnight and beyond. Although there are plenty of opportunities between sunup and midnight, most couriers have…
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Delivery timing in the background for better drop-offs
Delivery timing in the background for better drop-offs. Being on time is one thing every courier strives for. It’s part of the job to be mindful of the clock. Shave a minute here, gain a few minutes there, and end up with a timely result. At the very least, the courier makes it on time.…