Weather related road conditions and the best rule of thumb
The best delivery is the on-time delivery. In fact, on-time delivery is a benefit for the courier, as well as the delivery customer. One of the top priorities for the courier, is the delivery completion. The sooner the better. Furthermore, most couriers begin scanning an internal shortcut list, on the way to the pickup location.
With this in mind, the delivery hustle begins long before the cargo is on the way. Every courier knows time is easier lost, than gained. Therefore, gaining every second possible, as early in the delivery as possible, improves the delivery experience. Furthermore, it leads to a less stressful method of operation. Similarly it is sometimes acknowledged with a tip increase.
Other times, no matter how the courier hustles, weather related road conditions slow everything to a crawl. Furthermore, depending on the weather, some deliveries may not be completed at all. For example, heavy snow delivery. This weather related road condition can be a show stopper. If it gets heavy enough. However, it can also generate a heavy volume of business. In this scenario it depends on how many merchants are still open.
Weather Related Road Conditions
Heavy snow can enhance a delivery. It can also be why a merchant will discontinue deliveries. There is a point when roads become impassable. When this happens, not even the offer of a huge tip can make the roads unslippery. And passable. However, a majority of merchants may choose to push the delivery envelope. Depending on the road conditions.
Another weather related road condition is freezing rain, and black ice. These two road conditions are among the most dangerous. And risky. Once these conditions are the norm, all bets are off. Furthermore, most couriers are watching this type of weather related event. Experienced couriers may avoid the risk. Especially if the zone has terrain like hills, and narrow lanes.
Road conditions will feel the impact of heavy rains. Additionally, the volume of rain has a direct impact on traffic. It slows the pace of traffic. Additionally it slows the courier. Some of this is because of all the caution. Most every courier becomes more deliberate in decision making during heavy rains. If delivering hot fresh food.
Rule of Thumb
That is why weather related road conditions will slow a delivery. The after effects of the weather event can also be a delaying factor. Planning accordingly and planning ahead are the best methods for dealing with weather related slow downs. Especially unexpected weather. Stay safe out there.
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