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The failed delivery attempt deserves a better outcome
The failed delivery attempt deserves a better outcome If a courier stays in the game long enough, sooner or later a few things begin to happen. The first is the feeling of having seen a little of everything. The second is the development of additional instincts. As it is with any job, do it long…
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The doorbell camera and porch theater, new episodes daily
The doorbell camera and porch theater, new episodes daily Ever fall off a porch? How about someone else’s porch? It’s an uncomfortable feeling. Especially if it involves landing, knee first on a sidewalk. Ouch. Or maybe it’s a tumble into the bushes. It isn’t always easy to navigate strange and unfamiliar front porches. Especially in…
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Selecting the best dispatch offer from a queue
Selecting the best dispatch offer from a queue Making decisions is a part of everyday life. Sometimes the decision is easy, and sometimes it is not. Add in a time limit and things get exponentially more difficult. Take that same scenario, and add some speed on the road, and now the decision is more stressful.…
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The unique style of the solo courier
The unique style of the solo courier Couriers are usually moving quickly. Sometimes it’s a force of habit. Other times it’s a necessity. Between on time pickups and delayed drop-offs the solo courier is an exercise in motion. In fact, the successful courier strives for no wasted motion. When possible. This one attribute keeps the…
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Smoothing out the wrinkles in the limp along delivery
Smoothing out the wrinkles in the limp along delivery It doesn’t start like it’s meant to be. Then, all along the way, there are hiccups and snafus. In fact, from the moment the delivery offer is accepted, it’s a struggle. There is a moment in the very beginning when releasing the delivery feels like a…
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How to find the best delivery rate per mile formula
How to find the best delivery rate per mile formula It has been said that experience is the best teacher. Over the course of time experience helps build cumulative knowledge. For example, a delivery zone. The first time a courier drives a new zone, everything about the zone, is unfamiliar. In fact, it takes time…
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The special delivery takes on a new seasonal form
The special delivery takes on a new seasonal form A delivery is a matter of convenience. It is also a way to save time and multi-task. Additionally, it is becoming easier and easier to set up a delivery. Even a merchant running a delivery crew has an updated method of getting a delivery to the…
