The Routed Blog

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

Deliver to the Right House Every Time
Driver Tips

Deliver to the Right House Every Time

Wrong house deliveries are the most avoidable mistake. These habits prevent misdeliveries.

Routed TeamJan 9, 2026
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Aircon Making You Sick? The Hot-Cold Cycle
Driver Tips

Aircon Making You Sick? The Hot-Cold Cycle

In the van it's 18°C. Outside it's 38°C. 130 times a day, your body fights back.

Routed TeamJan 7, 2026
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Steel Cap Boots and Blisters
Driver Tips

Steel Cap Boots and Blisters

20,000 steps a day in stiff boots destroys your feet. Prevention, socks, insoles, and fixes.

Routed TeamJan 5, 2026
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Getting a Speeding Fine as a Driver
Safety Guide

Getting a Speeding Fine as a Driver

A speeding fine doesn't just cost money — it can cost demerit points, your licence, and your job.

Routed TeamJan 3, 2026
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Navigating School Zones as a Courier
Safety Guide

Navigating School Zones as a Courier

School zones are the single biggest fine trap for delivery drivers. Know the times and rules.

Routed TeamJan 1, 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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How to Navigate a Hospital as a Courier
Driver Tips

How to Navigate a Hospital as a Courier

Hospitals are a maze of departments, loading docks, and restricted areas. Get in and out fast.

Routed TeamDec 28, 2025
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Transport Acronyms Explained
Industry Insights

Transport Acronyms Explained

ATL, POD, GVM, connote, DEX — every acronym you'll hear in transport, in plain English.

Routed TeamDec 26, 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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B2C vs B2B Deliveries Explained
Industry Insights

B2C vs B2B Deliveries Explained

They change how you deliver, what's expected, and how your day is structured.

Routed TeamDec 22, 2025
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