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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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Mid summer season check in big changes on the way
Mid summer season check in big changes on the way The heat is on and the summer season is well underway. There are more than a few days of summer left. In fact, there is still plenty of time for a great summer vacation. If a vacation isn’t in the near future, the next season…
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Can delivery intuition do better than algorithm intention?
Can delivery intuition do better than algorithm intention? The at home delivery experience has two sides. The customer side and the courier side. Most everyone can relate to the customer side. That is the side that has all the fun. The other side is the courier side, and for the courier, fun is a timely…
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The carnival game hustle – Tales of the Courier
The carnival game hustle – Tales of the Courier He watches the carnival games and listens to the Barker. Each game is a different version of the same test. “It’s a game of skill.” Or maybe the pitch is “Everybody’s a winner, what have ya got ta lose?” More and more of the crowd migrates…
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Cargo integrity and the quality of the pickup
Cargo integrity and the quality of the pickup It takes five minutes to complete a timely pickup. This is if everything runs smoothly. However, things don’t always run smoothly. When this happens the courier has a few options. There is always the unassign option. And then there are the follow through options. All of which…
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Missing the forest for the trees and one pin obsession
Missing the forest for the trees and one pin obsession Keep your eyes on the prize. Also, stay focused. The drop-off is just ahead. Somewhere. The search is on and the pin is just around the next turn. It is clearly visible on the GPS. In fact, choosing this route was pin related. The pin…
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How to put the fun back in the delivery experience
How to put the fun back in the delivery experience A quiet evening at home. Relaxing and stress free. Finally the day’s work is complete. And the stage is set for some serious binge watching enjoyment. With favorite beverage in hand, there is only one order of business left. Order a food delivery. Before the…
