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Is the midnight run delivery becoming a new sensation?
Is the midnight run delivery becoming a new sensation? A delivery rush is the preferred work environment for a courier. A delivery rush can happen when predicted. Likewise, a delivery rush can start at a random time and then carry on indefinitely. Or it can end suddenly, leaving the rest of the evening quiet, and…
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The unique style of the solo courier
The unique style of the solo courier Couriers are usually moving quickly. Sometimes it’s a force of habit. Other times it’s a necessity. Between on time pickups and delayed drop-offs the solo courier is an exercise in motion. In fact, the successful courier strives for no wasted motion. When possible. This one attribute keeps the…
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Refresh on the pin number and arrival time relief
Refresh on the pin number and arrival time relief Some of the best deliveries don’t go as planned. Although the courier does almost everything right, things just don’t go as planned. It might be a traffic situation that delays the pick up. Or a merchant issue that creates a lengthy delay. There could be any…
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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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The best traffic safety for driveways and yards
The best traffic safety for driveways and yards It’s at the end of every drop-off. Most of the time there is nothing unique about it. But sometimes it’s the most daunting event of the day. Other times it starts out fine.Then about half way up, it becomes a nightmare of unpredictability. Maybe there are some…
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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 margin of error in delivery and the bottom line
The margin of error in delivery and the bottom line A delivery completion is the primary goal of the courier. Along the way there are ups and downs. Also there are hills to climb, and valleys to cross. The process of completing a delivery is the work a courier does. It can involve different methods,…
