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Virtual Dispatch

Tag: gig-work

  • A new season equals new driving challenges for the courier

    A new season equals new driving challenges for the courier A new season is on the way. And it’s approaching fast. When the seasons change, so do driving challenges for the courier. Not only driving challenges, but also the timing of those challenges. After a summer of hot asphalt and blazing temps, a season change…

  • Putting together a full tank of gas on the fly

    Putting together a full tank of gas on the fly

    Putting together a full tank of gas on the fly Is the wallet feeling a little slim? Did the day start with a partially full tank of gas, maybe, below half? It happens, often, to many couriers. In fact, that was my start yesterday. It was better than the tank on E start. Those are…

  • The Heat of the Long Run and Why it Matters

    The Heat of the Long Run and Why it Matters

    The Heat of the Long Run and Why it Matters Each delivery has its own set of circumstances. They can’t all be the same. If every delivery went smoothly, and paid handsomely, it would be great. However, that’s not the case. Furthermore, since each delivery is unique, destinations and routes are as well. This means…

  • Hot potato glow, a better take on the radioactive delivery

    Hot potato glow, a better take on the radioactive delivery

    Hot potato glow, a better take on the radioactive delivery What is a good delivery? Different couriers have different answers for that question. Furthermore, full time couriers will answer the question differently than part time sidehustlers. Likewise the crew courier also answers uniquely. With this in mind, it seems there is no golden delivery ideal.…

  • Finding a better cushion for the late delivery

    Finding a better cushion for the late delivery

    Finding a better cushion for the late delivery It’s that time again. The late delivery time. Does that clock say ten till midnight? Does it ever actually talk, or is the quick number flash its only act? If it’s like mine, it’s always one hour behind. Until the fall, when things fall back, and my…

  • Tales of the Courier – The Right Turn Refuge

    Tales of the Courier – The Right Turn Refuge

    Tales of the Courier – The Right Turn Refuge The right time is the best time. Or was it the other way around? 1courier grins. And he thinks about all the variations. The road is hot, and it’s still early enough in the day for a good sunburn. So he walks on. Thirty minutes ago,…

  • No Substitute for the Good Run

    No Substitute for the Good Run

    No Substitute for the Good Run After a good smoke break, it’s time to get back on the road. Couriers spend a lot of time on the road. It’s part of the job. Frequent stops are also part of the job. There are, however, things that are not part of the job. Oh snap this…