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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…
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Three ways to improve an alcohol delivery for better results
Three ways to improve an alcohol delivery for better results It is one of the less complicated deliveries. It is also non-perishable. Likewise it has no temperature requirements. Therefore, there is no need for a heat bag. And that can only mean it is an alcohol delivery. One of the more popular delivery types. The…
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How to move up the rating scale as a freelance courier
How to move up the rating scale as a freelance courier The rating scale is real. Every courier deals with it somewhere. It can appear as a series of smaller ratings. Or it can be part of a larger array of ratings. A group that combines to form an average. Nevertheless, the rating scale is…
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Cargo integrity and the quality of the pickup
Cargo integrity and the quality of the pickup ***Post originally appeared on The Anonymous Courier 7/12/25. It’s been updated to reflect changes. Additionally it is a refresher article as the holiday season gets into full swing. Cargo integrity is more important now, than ever. Thanks for reading today. It takes five minutes to complete a…
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How to grow an acceptance rating without breaking the bank
How to grow an acceptance rating without breaking the bank The delivery side hustle can be a challenge. It has pros and cons like any delivery job would. In fact, it can be as challenging as driving with a crew of couriers. There are ratings to consider. Additionally, there is always the challenge of finding…
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How to manage a failed delivery attempt in real time
How to manage a failed delivery attempt in real time A consistent courier goes through a lot of miles. This means a lot of delivery completions. In fact, it’s not uncommon for career couriers to have tens of thousands of delivery completions under their belts. And while that may seem like a large number, it’s…
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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…
