Category: The Rush

  • The best delivery and why it’s not the fastest one

    The best delivery and why it’s not the fastest one

    The best delivery and why it’s not the fastest one It’s not the fastest one. Sometimes the fast delivery is just that. A fast delivery. It has no distinguishing attributes, other than speed. It moves in a strict linear flow. Accept the offer, pickup the cargo, drop-off the cargo. Repeat. In fact, repeat as fast…

  • The holiday dinner delivery and the challenge of the rush

    The holiday dinner delivery and the challenge of the rush

    The holiday dinner delivery and the challenge of the rush There are few times when a delivery rush is more intense, than on a holiday. In fact, some of the most busy delivery days are holidays. Once upon a time holiday delivery was limited to participating merchants. Which usually meant pizza. Then delivery apps began…

  • The delivery tip has its own system and it’s unique

    The delivery tip has its own system and it’s unique

    The delivery tip has its own system and it’s unique Everyone has been there at one time or another. Maybe it’s dinner at a favorite restaurant. Or, maybe it’s a specialized coffee. In either case, a tip is common practice. Furthermore, the tip is usually based on a system. Sometimes there is the generous, out…

  • The scavenger hunt delivery and the best pickup line

    The scavenger hunt delivery and the best pickup line

    The scavenger hunt delivery and the best pickup line There are many types of deliveries. Many of those have been detailed, on this site, in one way or another. Every courier has a name for a particular delivery. Some of those names are notorious because of what they represent. Perhaps there was an extreme delay.…

  • The best customer service is still the human

    The best customer service is still the human

    The best customer service is still the human The road is a long and winding adventure. It is also a means for making a paycheck. For some, this means extreme amounts of road time. Couriers and delivery drivers spend large amounts of time between the ditches. From drop-off to pickup, and then from drop-off to…

  • Which one is better, meet at the door, or leave at the door?

    Which one is better, meet at the door, or leave at the door?

    Which one is better, meet at the door, or leave at the door? It’s not always easy to make it to the door. Sometimes it’s quite an obstacle course. This is something a courier contends with on every delivery. Most of us know our own front porches. Or lack thereof. The same is true for…

  • Basic delivery details and why they count every time

    Basic delivery details and why  they count every time

    Basic delivery details and why they count every time Standing on a stranger’s porch is not the best time to feel conspicuous. In fact, it’s important to have a purpose when standing on a stranger’s porch. Especially considering all the cameras in use these days. The courier understands the feel of all those cameras keeping…