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Traffic and red lights, better earnings with road strategy
Traffic and red lights, better earnings with road strategy Traffic and red lights are a part of the job for the courier. In fact they are top considerations for anyone using the road to make a living. Traffic is a big part of route selection for the time sensitive courier. Furthermore using a road strategy,…
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The on time delivery with a new normal clock
The on time delivery with a new normal clock Run the highway. Scan the road. Scout the offers, and accept the fairest one. From there the race is on. A courier’s biggest challenge is the clock. The mission is always about trying to beat the clock. Sometimes it’s easy. Other times it’s a run through…
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The Christmas tree delivery challenge and the easy out
The Christmas tree delivery challenge and the easy out It’s a tree. They are majestic and fundamental. They grow year round. Also they can be delivered. It is an option for some delivery apps. It is like the alcohol option but a little more green. Additionally, it doesn’t easily fit in a bag. It is…
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Winter weather delivery and easy ways to stay safe
Winter weather delivery and easy ways to stay safe The winter season is upon us, and it’s cold outside. All couriers without heat bags will have to pony up, or risk chilling a blazing hot pizza. Don’t forget to ask your local pizza joint, about extra bags for drivers. The Doordash delivery app is helpful…
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Delivery deals – The best strategy for competing with them
Delivery deals – The best strategy for competing with them (Post originally appeared on The Anonymous Courier 7/21/24. Updated 12/10/24) Everyone has seen at least one pizza commercial. Sometimes they are funny. And other times they are offering delivery deals. Or perhaps there is a carry out special. Whatever the promotion may be, it is…
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Finding the easy delivery with a guaranteed tip
Finding the easy delivery with a guaranteed tip Many miles go into one delivery shift. Ideally, a delivery is a short distance away from the pickup location. Or the merchant, if it’s an in-house delivery. A previous article (available here) went into some detail about the money side of delivery. There are more than a…
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The new holiday courier and the weather challenge
The new holiday courier and the weather challenge The holiday season is well underway. Almost anything that can be delivered is being delivered. This is good news for couriers. A busy season is an important part of improved earnings. Especially when demand is almost nonstop. This means the courier will be running, almost nonstop. With…
