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The fifty fifty delivery challenge, trial by fire
The fifty fifty delivery challenge, trial by fire Sometimes things happen. There’s a shorter way of saying that, but the gist is there. When things happen unexpectedly, it changes other things. Cause and effect, so to speak. Most every experienced courier has seen some bizarre things at least once. Likewise, almost every experienced courier has…
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The new compliance check and how to pass it
The new compliance check and how to pass it The first part of an at home delivery, is about the pickup. Sometimes accepting an offer from a delivery queue is about who has the delivery. It’s not uncommon for couriers to have favorites. Once upon a time, the at home delivery courier, delivered pizza. And…
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High mileage delivery and the guaranteed tip
High mileage delivery and the guaranteed tip It is a given that a courier will drive many miles. Time behind the wheel is the greater part of delivery. The miles unfold and the time passes. Sometimes feeling adventure in the forward motion is easy. This is one side effect of a high mileage delivery. If…
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Screen saver snafus and new shoes
Screen saver snafus and new shoes When a delivery goes well everyone knows it went well. The at home delivery customer had a friendly disposition. The exchange of the delivery items was smooth. Likewise the courier did well. From the professional appearance, to the heat bag, the delivery was near flawless. Driving away from that…
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Individual preference builds the best queue strategy
Individual preference builds the best queue strategy A delivery queue has its challenges. One thing a courier can expect is a variety of choices. Some may be high mileage deliveries. And others might be short mileage deliveries. And then at times, the delivery opportunity just feels right. That is one of the perks of a…
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Pine needles and road safety challenges of the new season
Pine needles and road safety challenges of the new season One of the first things a new season brings is a change in the weather. As the days shorten, seasonal weather changes are par for the course. Similarly, seasonal changes affect more than just the weather. For example, the Fall season. Everyone experiences the changing…
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Tales of the Courier – The Shell Game Shuffle
Tales of the Courier – The Shell Game Shuffle The journey back to HQ was uneventful. The last dropoff was typical, and 1courier wonders if this actually is a simulation. He downshifts the ride, and eases it into the waiting service bay. The damage to the machine is minimal this time. He steps out, and…
