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Vehicle Expenses and the Truth About Maintenance
Vehicle Expenses and the Truth About Maintenance Couriers have a unique job. There are pros and cons in the delivery profession. It could be a package courier working for a large scale company. Or a solo driver, trying to make ends meet. Whatever the case, there are ups and downs. Sometimes on every delivery. With…
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Tip baiting and the best way to avoid it
Tip baiting and the best way to avoid it Not very many articles on this site are dedicated to the scam. It is the hope that an industrious courier can avoid the scam. As often as possible. However, there’s a little thing called reality, and it tends to complicate things. Furthermore, if there’s a delivery…
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Traffic and red lights, better earnings with road strategy
Traffic and red lights, better earnings with road strategy Traffic and red lights are a part of the job for the courier. In fact they are top considerations for anyone using the road to make a living. Traffic is a big part of route selection for the time sensitive courier. Furthermore using a road strategy,…
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Delivery by the numbers easy money strategies
Delivery by the numbers easy money strategies The first thing about any delivery offer is the numbers. It’s the first thing a courier sees when there is an offer in the queue. Likewise it is one of the first things a crew courier sees on a dispatch board. The numbers. Whether it be the address…
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Making the bank for better odds than breaking even
Making the bank for better odds than breaking even Whether it’s delivery with a merchant, or delivery as a solo courier, making money is the goal. It is the driving force that helps keep the wheels turning. Ideally it’s also the force that pays the bills. Of course there is a dark side to every…
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The delivery holidays and the truth about tips
The delivery holidays and the truth about tips It’s that time of year again. The deliveries are happening earlier and later. And the delivery rush intensifies with each passing day. Furthermore the season has changed, and there are more nighttime hours for late night delivery. This is a positive set up for improved earnings. The…
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Road conditions and their impact on timely delivery
Road conditions and their impact on timely delivery Every delivery is different. Even when they are the same, they are different. With each new drop-off location comes a new set of challenges. From drinks to detours, there is always something to keep track of, for the courier. Delivery details, and directions, are just the start.…
