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Delivery by the numbers easy money strategies
Delivery by the numbers easy money strategies The first thing about any delivery offer is the numbers. It’s the first thing a courier sees when there is an offer in the queue. Likewise it is one of the first things a crew courier sees on a dispatch board. The numbers. Whether it be the address…
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The full moon dust off – Tales of the Courier
The full moon dust off – Tales of the Courier (Previous Chapter click here) The road blazes by, and the ride bears down. He is moving so fast the scenery is all blurry. 1courier grins. Nothing can compare to high velocity under a full moon. Therefore, he pushes the accelerator pedal all the way to…
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A strong work ethic and the pioneering spirit
A strong work ethic and the pioneering spirit Ask any courier what part of the job they like most, and the answer hardly ever involves money. In fact, if a courier answers money, there’s a leg being pulled somewhere. Couriers understand a strong work ethic. It takes grit and follow through, to successfully complete deliveries.…
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The new style of the gig work courier
The new style of the gig work courier The goal of every delivery is the successful drop-off. Whether it be crew courier, solo courier or commercial courier, the delivery is not complete until after the drop-off. Once upon a time this had to be done in person. Then came a new way. The no contact…
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The best way to navigate a difficult delivery
The best way to navigate a difficult delivery Finding the way is a courier specialty. Between diversions, detours and distractions, finding the way can be a challenge. Especially when a delivery has gone off the rails. There could be any number of reasons why a delivery falters. In some cases it’s about the cargo. Whatever…
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Can traffic delays lead to better arrival times?
Can traffic delays lead to better arrival times? Couriers deal with ratings on a regular basis. There is a rating for almost every move a courier makes. Particularly the solo courier, using an app, to complete deliveries. From the start of the delivery, to the moment after the drop-off, the courier deals with delivery ratings.…