Virtual Dispatch

Traffic is a real event on the road. It shows up almost anywhere. Especially these days. Now more than ever, the roads are being used to the max. Furthermore, couriers running deliveries, are subject to the nuances of the road. One of these being the traffic situation. It factors in on every delivery. Even the short hops.

With this in mind, it doesn’t take long for the courier to encounter traffic alerts. They are prevalent during the traffic rush hours of the day. One in the morning. Then, one in the late afternoon. Respectively. There is a mid-day, shorter duration lunch rush. Similarly, there are traffic alerts during this time.

Traffic Alerts

In fact, there are traffic updates across several different media sources. Some radio and television stations make a special report about current traffic conditions. This information is the difference between many, or few, deliveries. Knowing the current road conditions is a courier best practice. When the rush hour rundown of all the accident locations happens, there are only a few moments, to process the details.

Furthermore, memorizing the trouble areas of the courier’s respective city, is delivery 101. For example, there is major road construction in my city. Therefore, depending on the time of day, it is best to avoid the area. If possible. This traffic workaround, is from the benefit of real time updates. The best time for real time updates is just after the pickup. This is when the drop-off route is selected.

A delivery app’s navigation system, is an excellent way to see a proposed route. Some navigation apps include alternative routes, to the same location. This is exactly what the courier needs. Particularly if the, lay of the land, is not familiar. Additionally, the shortest route on the map, isn’t always the fastest. This is why knowing the area is a bonus.

Timely Couriers

Using navigation maps, is a bonus for the courier. Particularly for the real time updates. Listening to the car radio for traffic updates, is also a common strategy. For timely couriers. In fact, any real time traffic alerts, are a bonus for the courier. The more the courier knows, the better.

Ideally, the updates and alerts help. The courier stays informed. And the delivery is on time. Thanks to traffic alerts. And real time updates. Stay safe out there.

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