Neighborhood at Night and the Best Professional Courier
Couriers and neighborhoods, go hand in hand. It is a given that many deliveries occur, in a neighborhood. From neighborhoods long established, to new and developing subdivisions. The experienced courier will have been there. At least once. Additionally, the experienced courier will develop a sense for the layout of almost any neighborhood. Especially when there more than once.
With this in mind, it isn’t always a given that a courier is known as, the courier. In some cases, people mistake the courier for someone with more nefarious intentions. Not only can this be disconcerting, but also dangerous. For the courier. Particularly when in a neighborhood at night. Many neighborhoods have a neighborhood watch program. Others have video surveillance and gates for security.
Neighborhood at Night
The courier enters a neighborhood at night, and searches for the delivery drop-off location. This sometimes means slower than average driving. Furthermore, it means the courier is likely watching a map. Most often, the map is on the phone. Therefore, the courier appears to be scouting in the dark. Also while looking at a device. Even though appearances can be deceiving, from a front porch, this sight can cause concern for alert neighbors.
Furthermore, it may trigger an alert that goes to local law enforcement. It does happen. Likewise, this can be an unsettling experience. For the courier. This is one reason crew couriers, have toppers. The topper is a sign that attaches to the top of the vehicle. It typically shows the brand, or name of the company. The topper alerts onlookers of the courier’s presence. It lights up with lights that make it easy to identify the vehicle as a courier’s vehicle. This is a benefit for the courier and neighborhood alike.
However, the solo courier has no backing from a particular merchant brand. Or crew. Therefore, there is no sign atop the vehicle. Similarly, the solo courier will scout the neighborhood addresses, just like the crew courier. Therefore, the best professional courier uses every technique available, to identify as the courier.
Best Professional Courier
For example, driving in a deliberate and careful manner. In other words, no stealth mode. This means all lights on. Especially the interior lights of the vehicle. Also using the flasher lights when parked in front of a drop-off location. Nothing says courier like bright flashing lights. Additionally, it is a courier best practice to be in contact with the drop-off location. Usually long before arrival in the neighborhood. This in turn, assures the drop-off location has lights on, and is aware of courier proximity.
The neighborhood at night, is safer for the courier, when everyone can see it is the courier. A well lit vehicle, and good communication, go a long way in this regard. Staying alert and safety conscious, is a best practice. It is also the safest way to a solid delivery completion. Stay safe out there.
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