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.…

  • 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…

  • The easy round trip formula for better mileage

    The easy round trip formula for better mileage

    The easy round trip formula for better mileage Twelve miles is more than ten. In a fast car, it’s not that far. If one drives at sixty miles an hour, it takes six minutes to go ten miles. In a straight line. Curves and hills and red lights can influence that six minutes. However, it’s…

  • 3 old school tips that will improve completion times

    3 old school tips that will improve completion times

    3 old school tips that will improve completion times Completing a delivery, is the goal of the courier. A timely delivery completion is even better. That would be the courier’s delivery style. Thanks to the GPS on most phones, a timely delivery completion, is a normal expectation. Couriers are able to quickly locate a drop-off…

  • Tales of the Courier – The Shell Game Shuffle

    Tales of the Courier – The Shell Game Shuffle

    Tales of the Courier – The Shell Game Shuffle The journey back to HQ was uneventful. The last dropoff was typical, and 1courier wonders if this actually is a simulation. He downshifts the ride, and eases it into the waiting service bay. The damage to the machine is minimal this time. He steps out, and…

  • 3 ways grocery delivery apps challenge speed delivery

    3 ways grocery delivery apps challenge speed delivery

    3 ways grocery delivery apps challenge speed delivery They are all about grocery store shopping. In terms of delivery, they have a type. Shop and deliver. This specific type is different, when compared to the speed delivery. Furthermore, grocery delivery apps have a unique process. It’s much like an at home, hot fresh food delivery.…