The Routed Blog

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

Driver Licence Requirements by Country
Industry Insights

Driver Licence Requirements by Country

What licence you need to deliver in Australia, the US, UK, and Canada.

Routed TeamNov 30, 2025
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Van Gets Bogged on a Delivery?
Vehicle Care

Van Gets Bogged on a Delivery?

Muddy driveways, soft shoulders, wet grass — how to get unstuck without a tow.

Routed TeamNov 28, 2025
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Delivering on Difficult Terrain
Driver Tips

Delivering on Difficult Terrain

Steep driveways, gravel roads, unsealed tracks — techniques for tricky access.

Routed TeamNov 26, 2025
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Keeping Your Phone Charged All Day
Driver Tips

Keeping Your Phone Charged All Day

Your phone is your scanner, GPS, and camera. Dead phone means dead productivity.

Routed TeamNov 24, 2025
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Expected to Carry Parcels a Long Way?
Driver Tips

Expected to Carry Parcels a Long Way?

200 metres from the van to the door — know your rights and reasonable limits.

Routed TeamNov 22, 2025
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20 Deliveries Left at End of Day?
Driver Tips

20 Deliveries Left at End of Day?

Clock's ticking and the manifest isn't done. How to prioritise and finish smart.

Routed TeamNov 20, 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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Damaged Consignment Note — What to Do
Driver Tips

Damaged Consignment Note — What to Do

Can't read the label, barcode won't scan. Don't guess the address — here's the process.

Routed TeamNov 12, 2025
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