Before shift
- Arrive early and ready.
- Bring licence, charged phone, cable, power bank and water.
- Check route notes and van condition.
A practical hub for new and experienced drivers: onboarding, route tips, app help, common delivery problems, performance guidance, and daily checklists.
Everything a new driver should understand before taking their first full route.
Simple habits that save minutes at every stop without encouraging unsafe driving or shortcuts.
Fast troubleshooting for the problems that slow drivers down.
Search by problem and follow a simple action plan. Replace these with your exact DSP procedures where needed.
Drivers perform better when they understand what good delivery looks like.
Clear, well-lit photos showing the parcel in the correct location reduce disputes and rework.
Use the required contact flow before selecting failed delivery reasons.
Do not leave parcels where they are visible, exposed, unsafe, or clearly against instructions.
Double-check address, parcel count, customer notes, and app selection before completing each stop.
Add your depotβs real knowledge here: difficult estates, parking notes, common access codes, and local route advice.
Group parcels before entering. Check concierge rules, lift access, and whether multiple stops can be completed from one parking spot.
Watch loading restrictions, bus lanes, pedestrian zones and event closures. Plan safe parking before you reach the stop.
Signal may drop. Check maps before entering low-signal areas, keep parcels organised, and never take unsafe roads.
Interactive checklists drivers can use on their phones. Ticks save in the browser until reset.
Keep this updated with the questions your drivers ask every week.
Replace this area with your dispatch phone number, WhatsApp group link, escalation rules and emergency process.