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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…
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Leave at the door, are you sure?
Leave at the door, are you sure? Leave at the door and take that pic. Send it and on to the next. So long rapidly cooling and completely alone cargo. On to the next. The cargo in the example above, is stranded on a porch. Additionally, it is cooling rapidly without cries of joy, celebrating…
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3 Ways Hot and Fresh Deliveries Help a Courier
3 Ways Hot and Fresh Deliveries Help a Courier Couriers that run with an app, deliver a wide variety of items. Everything from groceries to pet food. There are also people deliveries. And hot and fresh food deliveries. Therefore, the type of delivery matters. A delay in delivering non-perishable cargo is low stress. However, a…
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The better stormy weather delivery
The better stormy weather delivery Quarter sized hail and gusty winds. The good news is a delivery offer just dropped from the queue. The bad news is the chances of getting soaked are high. Of course it is possible to invest in rain gear. However, the gear isn’t always available for those pop up storms.…
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Timely Pickups and Timely Dropoffs for Better Times
Timely Pickups and Timely Dropoffs for Better Times A courier spends a lot of time hopping from one place to another. Each hop has details to accomplish, before hopping to the next. Furthermore, much of the hopping, has a time limit. Experienced couriers have a knack for moving fast, and being mindful, while doing so.…
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In the Spirit to Deliver the Spirits
In the Spirit to Deliver the Spirits The summer season is almost officially here. The days are long. They are also hot and getting hotter! The nights are seasonable, and excellent for deliveries. Furthermore, some deliveries are more in the spirit of the season, so to speak. (Update note: This article was originally published in…
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Which is Better, Crew or Solo? The In-House Delivery Dilemma
Which is Better, Crew or Solo? The In-House Delivery Dilemma (Article originally published 7-09-22. Updated 6-15-23) This article is opinion based on interactions with trusted merchants. The dilemma is the change that merchants are experiencing, with delivery apps. Merchants with in-house delivery crews are using 3rd party delivery apps. This has become a boon to…
