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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…
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The special delivery and the porch with the best light
The special delivery and the porch with the best light There is a difference between day deliveries, and night deliveries. Or more precisely, there is a difference in the degree of difficulty. A GPS device is handy and accurate, most of the time. However, there are times it causes more confusion, than it solves. In…
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Building delivery experience for the new courier
Building delivery experience for the new courier It’s an age old conundrum. The job is available, but only to the experienced courier. Likewise the inexperienced driver wants to get experience running deliveries. However, only experienced drivers are considered. With this in mind, gaining delivery experience, can feel like a catch twenty two. Or an unsolvable…
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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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The standard delivery tip and the best effort delivery
The standard delivery tip and the best effort delivery Every delivery is different. This has been a common theme in many articles on this site. Every delivery is different. However, the process is always the same. Pick something up at point A. Then haul ass to point B and drop it off. Sometimes there will…
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Are weekends the best delivery days for the courier?
Are weekends the best delivery days for the courier? Weekends should be exciting. They should also be relaxing. After the previous five normal days, the two at the end, should be special. In fact, a normal workweek is the five weekdays. And the weekends are a different thing altogether. Ordinarily, if there is weekend work,…
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The best courier services are customer friendly
The best courier services are customer friendly Couriers have a busy occupation. There are details, road rules, and more details. There are decisions to make, and no time to spare. And all of this leads to running on empty much of the time. Sometimes it’s a calculated risk to forego a fuel stop. Every courier…
