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The truth about hot and fresh – Tales of the Courier
The truth about hot and fresh – Tales of the Courier It was hot. But not fresh. Unfortunately it had to be both. 1courier checks again. Definitely hot, but nowhere near fresh. So he cancels the pickup and alerts HQ. That was the fourth one this week. Something is going to have to change, and…
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How to get delivery confirmation with a closed merchant
How to get delivery confirmation with a closed merchant Closed. It is the first thing a courier notices when arriving at a pickup location. The lights are off and the open sign is dark. Not only is this confusing, but also it’s a pretty solid snafu. Somewhere along the way there was a miscommunication. One…
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Detours and road closures for better route selection
Detours and road closures for better route selection The best plans take plenty of research for optimum results. The same can be said for route selection. It takes research to find an optimum route. Even with years of traveling the same roads, route selection is still a major component of timely delivery. GPS improvements and…
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Extreme weather delivery and choosing the best route
Extreme weather delivery and choosing the best route The best route isn’t always the shortest one. Likewise, the best delivery isn’t always the one with a large tip. However, that doesn’t mean larger tips aren’t great. Furthermore, shorter routes are always a benefit in a delivery. Couriers look for the quickest path because the key…
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The fast track to show time – Tales of the Courier
The fast track to show time – Tales of the Courier The road is the place to be. Wind rushing by as the wheels roll and the asphalt paves the way. There is something serene about watching the horizon run ever onward. And the feel of the road through the steering wheel as the miles…
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Acceptance rating delivery and getting a better return
Acceptance rating delivery and getting a better return Accepting a delivery from the queue is a normal thing for the solo courier. Pulling one from the dispatch board is old hat for the crew courier. Once the delivery is accepted, or assigned, the courier is off to the races. This process is best when completed…
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The trust in the fresh food delivery brings better quality
The trust in the fresh food delivery brings better quality The best delivery is the one just completed. It’s in the books. The timer is done and the rush is over. Until the next delivery. It might be in the next minute, or the next five minutes. However, it’s on the way. Sticking to the…
