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Supply chain consolidation and the innovative courier
Supply chain consolidation and the innovative courier It takes three rubber bands and one paper clip to fix a butterfly valve. Many couriers don’t know this. Neither do ninety nine percent of the population. That little sprig of knowledge is for someone who has a ’78 Honda Civic Wagon. However, it might work on other…
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Same day delivery – Is the hustle really worth it?
Same day delivery – Is the hustle really worth it? In every delivery there is some risk. Fortunately, it isn’t quite as challenging as it used to be. When at home delivery started, there was no smart phone. Phones just hung around on the wall. Furthermore, GPS maps were also hanging on the wall. Or…
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Cargo integrity and the quality of the pickup
Cargo integrity and the quality of the pickup ***Post originally appeared on The Anonymous Courier 7/12/25. It’s been updated to reflect changes. Additionally it is a refresher article as the holiday season gets into full swing. Cargo integrity is more important now, than ever. Thanks for reading today. It takes five minutes to complete a…
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The best highway traffic hacks for gig drivers
The best highway traffic hacks for gig drivers Every delivery shift is different. Sometimes the weather is great and the delivery shift is smooth and routine. Other times, anything that can go wrong, does. Furthermore, there is the constant condition of the road. Even when there is little, or no traffic, it’s about the road…
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How to grow an acceptance rating without breaking the bank
How to grow an acceptance rating without breaking the bank The delivery side hustle can be a challenge. It has pros and cons like any delivery job would. In fact, it can be as challenging as driving with a crew of couriers. There are ratings to consider. Additionally, there is always the challenge of finding…
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How to manage a failed delivery attempt in real time
How to manage a failed delivery attempt in real time A consistent courier goes through a lot of miles. This means a lot of delivery completions. In fact, it’s not uncommon for career couriers to have tens of thousands of delivery completions under their belts. And while that may seem like a large number, it’s…
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The fifty fifty delivery challenge, trial by fire
The fifty fifty delivery challenge, trial by fire Sometimes things happen. There’s a shorter way of saying that, but the gist is there. When things happen unexpectedly, it changes other things. Cause and effect, so to speak. Most every experienced courier has seen some bizarre things at least once. Likewise, almost every experienced courier has…
