The end of summer is just right around the corner and that means shorter days, colder temperatures, rain, and even snow will be making a return. If you use a local courier service, you understand the conditions they sometimes face in order to make sure your delivery arrives on time. Online shopping continues to trend upwards, which means your local courier service provider is going to be just as busy, if not busier, during the colder months.
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With this in mind, here are 3 ways you can help your local courier service provider make smooth deliveries during the upcoming fall and winter seasons.
3 Ways You Can Help Your Local Courier Service Make Smooth Deliveries
Outdoor Lights
As everyone knows, the end of summer means shorter days. During the fall and winter months, local courier service providers will be completing more of their deliveries in the dark. One step you can take to help make their deliveries a little bit easier is leaving your outdoor lights on. Right before sunset, turn on any outdoor lights that you can, so that your delivery person ships your items safely.
Shovel Snow
Depending on where you live, this can be a huge challenge for drivers and local courier service providers. Many courier companies equip their vehicles with snow tires, but as you may know, sometimes that doesn’t help much. Shovelling your driveway and any steps outside of your house will ensure that your delivery driver doesn’t slip and possibly injure themselves. If you live in a house, make sure you clear your house number as well. The last thing you want is for your delivery driver to miss your house on dangerous, slippery roads.
Write Down Your Unit Number
This is something to keep in mind if you live in an apartment building. When placing your delivery order, remember to write down your unit number and any other instructions they would need to enter your building. The last thing you want is for your package to be left outside and damaged.
Conclusion
No matter how you put it, the nice, sunny weather is soon going to leave us and colder, wetter rain is on the way. The one thing that doesn’t change is your courier and freight company’s commitment to making sure you get your deliveries on time. This article has listed out a few steps you can take that will protect the delivery drivers coming to your place and the products being delivered to you. Not to mention, your local courier company will be very grateful for everything you've done to keep them safe.
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