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Tales of the Courier – The Whiskey Run
Tales of the Courier – The Whiskey Run The rain is falling mightily and the ride is out of fuel. 1courier stares out the windshield. He had known there would be no way to make the new destination, without fuel. As did the captain of the outpost. As he watches the rain fall against the…
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Quick Delivery Tips for Zone Jumping and Mini Zones
Quick Delivery Tips for Zone Jumping and Mini Zones Deliveries ebb and flow, depending on the time of day. And the day. Some days are busier than others and certain times of the day are the busiest. So a courier running at these times is likely to see an increase in deliveries. Solo delivery drivers…
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Tales of the Courier – Running on Empty
Tales of the Courier – Running on Empty The outpost is deserted except for 1courier and the captain. The captain is holding the rifle blaster steady, and has it aimed at 1courier. The rain is a steady drizzle, and the captain remains silent, as he stares at 1courier. 1courier grins, and asks the captain the…
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3 Reasons Why Meet at the Door is the Better Way
3 Reasons Why Meet at the Door is the Better Way Once upon a time, being a delivery driver of hot fresh food was largely about customer contact. The idea of leaving hot fresh food, unattended and waiting to be discovered, was thought of as unprofessional. It is true that in the days, prepandemic, many…
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Keeping the Wheels in Motion
Keeping the Wheels in Motion Cars and trucks, red lights and stop signs. Traffic jams, turn signals and seat belts. Torrential rain, flash floods and a nice, hot cup of coffee. Another day at the office. Just a typical boring day, tagging orders and moving to the next. Got to keep those wheels in motion!…
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The Vanishing Delivery and Why It’s There
The Vanishing Delivery and Why It’s There There are three days of the week that have the potential for better than average earnings from driving. Those days are the busiest, not only for drivers, but for merchants as well. With an increase in business comes an increase in delivery snafus. One particular snafu is a…
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Algorithm Tuning and the Bluelight Special Shout Out!
Algorithm Tuning and the Bluelight Special Shout Out! Algorithm. Even the word sounds funny. It’s a bit mysterious and definitely sort of unpredictable. A courier that has spent the day using one will agree. Sometimes it’s able to read the mind, or so it seems. Furthermore, the algorithm tends to be consistent. As long as…
