The custom delivery service and new courier tips
An at home delivery can be an exciting event. It can also be a convenience that benefits an entire day. Consider the hot fresh pizza with melted cheese, and the day improves dramatically. This is a zen event akin to a hot fresh cup of coffee. Which can also be delivered. Hot and fresh. By a courier. Furthermore, the courier has taken steps to insure the quality and integrity of the cargo. This is more than a job, it’s a custom delivery service.
They had me at the quality and integrity of the cargo. Handling delivery cargo is a process. And the better a courier does it, the higher the quality of the delivery. Making sure all cargo is secure and managed, matters. Ideally, securing the cargo in a manner that sudden road conditions will not affect it is a best practice. For example, a sudden stop or rapid slow down. Cargo stuck on the windshield, is likely a country song, and not the best foot forward for the courier.
With this in mind, it is a quality boost to have proper delivery equipment. Heat bags and coolers are a good start. Furthermore, with certain delivery apps, heat bags can be obtained at no charge. From the merchant. Respectively. The app guides the courier on the process for requesting the heat bag. This is a positive first step for the new courier in developing a custom delivery service.
The Custom Delivery Service
Once the new courier has been in a zone for a while, certain things are familiar. For example, merchants and merchant locations. The courier relies on the merchants for timely pickups. Therefore, the courier benefits the delivery customer, by working with merchants as seamlessly as possible. One of the best ways to achieve this, is by observing the merchant instructions in the delivery app. Some are explicit. Some are routine. However, they are all important for the timely pickup.
The courier will develop a reputation with merchants that can improve the overall quality of the delivery. This is at the core of providing a custom delivery service. Additionally it is outside of the app. It is a cultivated relationship through effort and patience. Developed over time. Likewise this is why one zone can be better than another. However, it is possible to create a positive network of merchants in any zone. Consistent work in that zone, is how it begins.
As of this date, one of the most relevant tips for the new courier is confirming the pickup. Almost every merchant requests the courier confirm the pickup before the courier leaves. This is a direct effort to cut down on snafus and fraud. The courier benefits all couriers by confirming the pickup. Before leaving the merchant location. Confirm, then roll on.
New Courier Tips
Keep at it. That is the most effective tip for increased delivery earnings. Consistency is key. Cultivating a zone takes time. Not long periods of time, however, it takes a minute to develop friendly business relations. Meanwhile, the courier can work on improving their own custom delivery service. Courteous customer service can definitely lead to improved earnings. Stay safe out there.
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