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The challenge of wear and tear in full time delivery
The challenge of wear and tear in full time delivery It happens to every courier at one time or another. It’s nothing to feel bad about. In fact, sometimes it’s useful for taking a step back, and relaxing. It is guaranteed to happen, it’s part of the job. Furthermore, it can happen more often, the…
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How the cannoli shells made the special delivery
How the cannoli shells made the special delivery It’s the little things that count sometimes. Although grand and amazing things are nice, sometimes it’s the little things that have the biggest impact. Maybe it’s holding the door for the person following. Or perhaps it’s letting the person with only two items go first in the…
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The best return policy is nil – Tales of the Courier
The best return policy is nil – Tales of the Courier 1courier checks the m-com link again. It’s the same. Outside the vehicle, the skies have turned dark, and foreboding. The winds have also picked up. He toggles the m-com link to the real time radar. It is foreboding alright. The way things are looking,…
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The best handle with care reminders for delivery couriers
The best handle with care reminders for delivery couriers A new season has begun! Time to get out on the road for another adventure. An evening run that begins just after setting sun. Longer days mean a later sunset. Therefore, normal rush windows will shift to accommodate. This also signals the beginning of the late…
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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 best delivery and how to make it routine
The best delivery and how to make it routine It was a better than average delivery. Good pay, short distance, no wait. An ideal scenario for the solo courier. Everything went like clockwork. Except for that little incident at the light. However, it was only a close call. Nowhere near as worrisome as that little…
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The safety check and the best time to complete it
The safety check and the best time to complete it The best thing about a delivery is ____. Fill in the blank. If someone is waiting for a delivery, then ~timeliness might be one possible answer. Similarly, if it’s the drop-off of a delivery, then ~the tip might be a common answer. However, the answer…
