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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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When the long way around is the best shortcut
When the long way around is the best shortcut Take the shortcut. It’s faster. Or it’s shorter. However, getting both of those from one shortcut isn’t as common as it used to be. After all, cities expand and small towns grow. There will be traffic. Sometimes thick, sometimes random and always aggravating. Most couriers see…
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Building delivery experience for the new courier
Building delivery experience for the new courier It’s an age old cycle. The job is available, but only to the experienced courier. And the inexperienced driver needs experience with delivery completions. However, only experienced drivers are in the mix for the opportunity. With this in mind, building delivery experience takes time. And sometimes it feels…
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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…
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Individual preference builds the best queue strategy
Individual preference builds the best queue strategy A delivery queue has its challenges. One thing a courier can expect is a variety of choices. Some may be high mileage deliveries. And others might be short mileage deliveries. And then at times, the delivery opportunity just feels right. That is one of the perks of a…
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Safety drills in delivery and how to benefit from them
Safety drills in delivery and how to benefit from them It is a safety dance every step of the way. The process begins on the road. First the courier accepts an offer from a delivery queue. Then it’s a quick drive to the pickup location. From there, it’s out to the drop-off. Then at the…
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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…
