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Running Late in the Afterhours
Running Late in the Afterhours The summer season is in full swing and the delivery opportunities are on the rise! The days are long and the nights are busier, and then there are the afterhours. There are several rush windows that occur on a daily basis. During these windows the volume of available offers increases.…
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A Safe Start and a Pumping Heart
A Safe Start and a Pumping Heart The official start to summer is less than two weeks away! The days are long which means the heat is on the rise. The potential for larger summertime earnings, is also on the rise! Meanwhile, with increased opportunities for earnings, comes more time spent making those earnings. As…
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The Weather Delay and 2 Ways to Beat Quack Tracking
The Weather Delay and 2 Ways to Beat Quack Tracking Weather delays are a part of the job. If a courier isn’t encountering some form of weather, it must be a day off, or the beginning of the shift! Occasionally the weather delays are from stormy weather. This type of weather can slow a courier…
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The Art of the Doorbell and What’s That Smell?
The Art of the Doorbell and What’s That Smell? It’s part of the job but not an unpleasant one. It’s consistent and reliable. A courier will encounter it at almost every drop off location. Knowing how to handle it is a positive step in the completion of the drop off. It is the doorbell. This…
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Flashing Lights and Starlit Nights
Flashing Lights and Starlit Nights Summer nights and nighttime deliveries go hand in hand. After a long hot day running in the sun, it’s nice to have that nighttime cool down. Moving into the rush times, as the evening begins, is a hectic and sometimes stressful time for couriers. Traffic, and offers, and every detail…
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When Thumbs Down Turns it Around
When Thumbs Down Turns it Around Moving cargo from one place to another, and finding all the hidden details, can be time consuming and confusing at times. Especially with that new detour and all those shiny new construction barrels! There are usually many details to track while staying on track. In the article, Thumbs Up…
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Thumbs Up the Good Pickup
Thumbs Up the Good Pickup Over the course of time couriers begin to develop a system of preferred techniques, routes, merchants, and in some cases, gas stations. The system usually makes for the bread and butter of a driving shift. It’s the known gamble. For the solo driver these systems will vary depending on the…