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Tales of the Courier – Better the long run
Tales of the Courier – Better the long run A short delivery isn’t always as short as it looks on paper. There are times where a short quick hop can turn into something more. That is the randomness in delivery. The courier must always be alert for the randomness. No matter the form it takes.…
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Play it down again Sam – Tales of the Courier
Play it down again Sam – Tales of the Courier All hell breaks loose. 1courier slams the brakes. The ride immediately breaks free and slides off the road. Not good. He holds tight to the wheel, and steers through the roadside dirt and debris. This is the badlands. Best to keep moving, no matter what.…
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Shop and deliver – How to get through a substitution
Shop and deliver – How to get through a substitution Shop and deliver, is a popular delivery service. Most delivery apps offer a version of this delivery type. Couriers accepting this type of delivery understand its appeal. The delivery customer selects items from a retail store. And often it is a retail grocery store. Similarly,…
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The best delivery and why it’s not the fastest one
The best delivery and why it’s not the fastest one It’s not the fastest one. Sometimes the fast delivery is just that. A fast delivery. It has no distinguishing attributes, other than speed. It moves in a strict linear flow. Accept the offer, pickup the cargo, drop-off the cargo. Repeat. In fact, repeat as fast…
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Make mine a double Sam – Tales of the Courier
Make mine a double Sam – Tales of the Courier The rain is still falling. Perhaps it always will. 1courier downshifts the ride and activates the blinker. He will be arriving soon. *** Thirteen hours. That’s the precise time it takes to reach the outer lands. Furthermore, that is at better than average speed. As…
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Road conditions and their impact on timely delivery
Road conditions and their impact on timely delivery Every delivery is different. Even when they are the same, they are different. With each new drop-off location comes a new set of challenges. From drinks to detours, there is always something to keep track of, for the courier. Delivery details, and directions, are just the start.…
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The delivery tip has its own system and it’s unique
The delivery tip has its own system and it’s unique Everyone has been there at one time or another. Maybe it’s dinner at a favorite restaurant. Or, maybe it’s a specialized coffee. In either case, a tip is common practice. Furthermore, the tip is usually based on a system. Sometimes there is the generous, out…
