The Routed Blog

Tips, insights, and stories from the delivery industry's smartest drivers.

⭐ Respect as a Delivery Driver
Driver Stories

⭐ Respect as a Delivery Driver

Organisation, time management, and a get-up-and-go attitude — what separates the best drivers from the rest.

Routed TeamFeb 18, 2026
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The Shipping Container, AI, and Why New Tech Creates More Jobs
Industry Insights

The Shipping Container, AI, and Why New Tech Creates More Jobs

In the 1950s unions feared containers would destroy jobs. Instead they created millions. AI is following the same pattern.

Routed TeamFeb 20, 2026
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Squeaking Noise from Your Wheels?
Vehicle Care

Squeaking Noise from Your Wheels?

That squeak isn't just annoying — it could be your brakes warning you before they fail.

Routed TeamFeb 10, 2026
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What to Say and Not Say to Customers
Driver Tips

What to Say and Not Say to Customers

A few wrong words at the door trigger complaints. The right ones build trust and make your day easier.

Routed TeamJan 17, 2026
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Broken or Damaged Freight — What to Do
Driver Tips

Broken or Damaged Freight — What to Do

Dropped a box, heard a crack, or found damaged freight? Here's exactly what to do.

Routed TeamDec 30, 2025
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Delivering to Apartments Like a Pro
Driver Tips

Delivering to Apartments Like a Pro

Intercoms, lobbies, parcel lockers, no parking — handle apartment deliveries efficiently.

Routed TeamDec 24, 2025
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Always Lock Your Van During Deliveries
Safety Guide

Always Lock Your Van During Deliveries

30 seconds at the door is all a thief needs. Lock it every single time.

Routed TeamNov 18, 2025
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Waiting in Dock Queues
Driver Tips

Waiting in Dock Queues

When to wait, when to leave, and how to use queue time productively.

Routed TeamNov 16, 2025
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Should You Throw Parcels Over a Fence?
Driver Tips

Should You Throw Parcels Over a Fence?

It seems like a solution — but cameras, complaints, and damage make it career-ending.

Routed TeamNov 14, 2025
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Nowhere Safe to Leave a Parcel?
Driver Tips

Nowhere Safe to Leave a Parcel?

No porch, no cover, busy road — making the right call when there's no good option.

Routed TeamNov 6, 2025
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