Category: Manual

  • Putting together a full tank of gas on the fly

    Putting together a full tank of gas on the fly

    Putting together a full tank of gas on the fly Is the wallet feeling a little slim? Did the day start with a partially full tank of gas, maybe, below half? It happens, often, to many couriers. In fact, that was my start yesterday. It was better than the tank on E start. Those are…

  • The Heat of the Long Run and Why it Matters

    The Heat of the Long Run and Why it Matters

    The Heat of the Long Run and Why it Matters Each delivery has its own set of circumstances. They can’t all be the same. If every delivery went smoothly, and paid handsomely, it would be great. However, that’s not the case. Furthermore, since each delivery is unique, destinations and routes are as well. This means…

  • The cool down for the heat of the late rush

    The cool down for the heat of the late rush

    The cool down for the heat of the late rush The road is ready when the day is hot. Along the highway is a great way to keep cool. Especially in the heat of the day. This is when the courier can beat the heat with a cool breeze from faster than the speed of…

  • No Substitute for the Good Run

    No Substitute for the Good Run

    No Substitute for the Good Run After a good smoke break, it’s time to get back on the road. Couriers spend a lot of time on the road. It’s part of the job. Frequent stops are also part of the job. There are, however, things that are not part of the job. Oh snap this…

  • When it’s a strange sound on the vehicle, now what?

    When it’s a strange sound on the vehicle, now what?

    When it’s a strange sound on the vehicle, now what? A good delivery shift is encouraging. It is also profitable. The experienced courier knows the value in keeping a good series going. The essence of any prosperous delivery rush, is keeping it going. In fact, the longer it rolls the better. However, this is not…

  • Signs of the delivery through delivery

    Signs of the delivery through delivery

    Signs of the delivery through delivery It’s a great Friday night! The wind is a cool summer breeze as the courier makes for the destination. There is a cool, one million dollar tip, waiting at the completion of the delivery. Talk about incentive delivery! Obviously this is not a true story. Furthermore, the wind was…

  • The signs of something strange along the way

    The signs of something strange along the way

    The signs of something strange along the way It will be in the signs. The signs that guide and inform. Not only will they have useful information but also timely info. Indeed, along the way, is always good timing! Furthermore, they can save a delivery. Sometimes a whole delivery shift. The signs matter. Some more…