Queue bluffs and the best way to avoid them
There is a difference between the couriers driving for merchants, and couriers driving solo. This difference can be profound and not just in tax season. A courier driving with a crew, for a merchant, has more than a few perks. One of those perks is the crew itself. This can be an overlooked advantage.
Crew couriers compare notes. Additionally, crew couriers are employed, and have hourly pay. Therefore, it is easier to absorb deliveries offering no tips. It is also a topic of discussion when the no tip scenario happens. For example, experienced couriers will share these details with new couriers.
That is the essence of a crew of couriers. The sharing of details can cover several different areas. Traffic concerns are another good example of this. Perhaps the day shift driver discovered a road closure. Since merchants have static delivery zones, a closed road can have a big impact on delivery times. Therefore, sharing the details of the closed road benefits the entire crew.
Queue Bluffs
With this in mind, the solo courier is not without a friend or two. Although it is rare, there are times when the solo courier has time to exchange details with other solo couriers. These times are very beneficial. For the solo couriers. Most often the topic of discussion turns to particulars with one delivery app or another.
There are occasions when I’ve had the chance to share details with other solo couriers. However, there is no need to worry, no names will be mentioned here. It isn’t unusual for the conversation to quickly turn to the queue. And the quality of offers the courier sees, from the same. In fact, depending on the app, that is about the only topic discussed.
Furthermore, depending on the courier, there are a few topics with more priority than others. It’s also easy to guess which ones. Once again, depending on the app in use, this is an in-depth quick discussion. Mostly it becomes a way to quickly compare notes. In the few moments, while waiting on cargo, there isn’t much time for anything else.
Comparing Notes
The queue bluff is one area that really concerns the couriers I meet, while waiting for cargo pick-up. This is directly related to the acceptance rating. It is also a large topic of discussion which is why it will be continued in the next article. Stay tuned the details will be worth the wait. Stay safe out there.
Queue bluffs and the best way to avoid them
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