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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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Building delivery experience for the new courier
Building delivery experience for the new courier It’s an age old conundrum. The job is available, but only to the experienced courier. Likewise the inexperienced driver wants to get experience running deliveries. However, only experienced drivers are considered. With this in mind, gaining delivery experience, can feel like a catch twenty two. Or an unsolvable…
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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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Best road trip snacks to save a dollar or two
Best road trip snacks to save a dollar or two Every road trip is not the same. The road is always unpredictable. From weather events, to unforeseen traffic obstructions, almost anything can happen. Furthermore, planning for the unexpected road issue is a trait of the diligent courier. From first aid kits to road flares, preparation…
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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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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.…