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<blockquote data-quote="jlphotog" data-source="post: 152694" data-attributes="member: 6986"><p>I have only been a driver for a bit over six months so take everything I say with a grain of salt.</p><p> </p><p>Unless he his still code 5 tell him not to skip his lunch hour. If he is code 6 he doesn't get paid for the hour so why work through it. Plus it does help to get away from your PC for a while.</p><p> </p><p>As far as cutting down on time, if he were to take 10 minutes before leaving the center to get every package in order that will cut down a lot of time through out the day. Drive smart not fast. Like was mentioned above. Make as few left turns as possible. Waiting an extra 20 - 30 seconds to make a left turn multiple times a day really does add up. </p><p> </p><p>A little trick I just learned the other day which really does help. While walking to the house or business with package in hand, have that stop pre recorded, put in the address of the next stop, hit pre record twice and that will bring up the stop you are at. This way if, or should I say when, the customer says something really off cuff and takes your mind off what you are doing, you don't have to go back and check what you next stop is. It's already pre recorded. </p><p> </p><p>Area knowledge really does help. It took me probably 5 months on the same route to really know it. And I am sure I could still improve a lot more.</p><p> </p><p>Also when an on car sup rides with him, he should really pick their brain and listen to the little bits of advice they hand out. Most of them have been around minimum of 5 years and have picked up a few time saving tips here and there. </p><p> </p><p>Also stretching before you start your day really does make a difference.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jlphotog, post: 152694, member: 6986"] I have only been a driver for a bit over six months so take everything I say with a grain of salt. Unless he his still code 5 tell him not to skip his lunch hour. If he is code 6 he doesn't get paid for the hour so why work through it. Plus it does help to get away from your PC for a while. As far as cutting down on time, if he were to take 10 minutes before leaving the center to get every package in order that will cut down a lot of time through out the day. Drive smart not fast. Like was mentioned above. Make as few left turns as possible. Waiting an extra 20 - 30 seconds to make a left turn multiple times a day really does add up. A little trick I just learned the other day which really does help. While walking to the house or business with package in hand, have that stop pre recorded, put in the address of the next stop, hit pre record twice and that will bring up the stop you are at. This way if, or should I say when, the customer says something really off cuff and takes your mind off what you are doing, you don't have to go back and check what you next stop is. It's already pre recorded. Area knowledge really does help. It took me probably 5 months on the same route to really know it. And I am sure I could still improve a lot more. Also when an on car sup rides with him, he should really pick their brain and listen to the little bits of advice they hand out. Most of them have been around minimum of 5 years and have picked up a few time saving tips here and there. Also stretching before you start your day really does make a difference. [/QUOTE]
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