Vehicle safety check and a better look at the checklist
The delivery sidehustle is a great way to earn extra income. In some cases, it serves as a primary income. And the work is straightforward. Attention to detail is also a part of the process. There are many details that arise along the way of a delivery completion.
With this in mind it’s easy to forget a thing or two. Especially, when tracking all those details. The first thing a courier does, in a delivery rush, is look for a way to bring order from the chaos. Particularly if that chaos is a steeply inclined driveway, that winds off into the darkness.
Vehicle Safety Check
Furthermore, the drop-off location may have a last minute change of location. For example, a hotel room. Keeping an eye on the checklist, or details of the delivery, is a key part of a successful completion. It is possible for the app to update, or the customer at the drop-off location to message or call.
Pro tip: Checking for areas that toggle into an expanded view of the delivery details is important. In the Door dash app, the expandable menu, sometimes looks like an arrow. Clicking it, expands additional details. Sometimes these are critical to completing the delivery.
Another important part of a successful delivery completion is the ride. Vehicle maintenance is at the top of the list when it comes to the ride. Not only is it a benefit to the courier, but also it extends the life of the ride. However, this section is more about the care of the ride, when the courier is out of the ride.
Once upon a time in a mechanics shop nearby, there was a conversation. Leave the ride running, or not? The question relates to the courier’s trip to the door of the drop-off. Is it better for the vehicle to sit and idle? Or be switched off, then restarted, moments later. The debate was about saving gas as well as minimizing wear and tear.
A better look at the checklist
The debate had many points of interest. Proximity to the ride was a big factor. A few feet away, not so bad. Out of eye sight, and turning the vehicle off, is best. From experience, it’s easy to recommend that any distance away from the ride, is cause to shut it down and lock up, until the return.
This approach keeps the ride, and its contents safe. Using flashing lights and parking lights, is another vehicle safety check. Alerting other drivers of an impending slow down, translates into road safety. Promoting safety, and a safe delivery experience, is the mark of a dedicated professional. Stay safe out there.
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