If you pull into a cul-de-sac, drop the helper off with the delivery turn around and pick the helper back up on the way out.
As the helper is going to the stop, continue to sort the packages and lining up stop for stop, if you use the same helper time how long it takes him to get back to the truck and be in the seat at the same time he is.
Once you get set up stop for stop at least the next 7 or 8 stops, you deliver the driver side of the street as he does the passenger side. At no time should you just sit in the truck and wait for him.
Teach them how to use the diad from day one, i can send my helper into an office building with 3 prerecorded stops, which saves me time as I'm delivering other stops at the same time.
If you have signature stops coming up, fill out the notices and have them on the package as to not waste time at the door, this will speed you up also.
I'M on an average of an hour and a half to two hours over everyday, but during peak i can run scratch to bonus with a helper.
A Lot of drivers i hear say the helper is making squat, well yes to us what they are making is squat, but they signed up for this job, so don't be afraid to tell the helper to pick up the pace, or even drop off the helper if they are slowing you down. Sort out the truck the best you can and once you have it sorted, your helper has served their purpose and you can do it.
Praise helps, everyone likes to hear their doing a good job, so don't be shy on telling them.