Hello, my darlings!
As always, I hope everyone is staying safe – especially those of you going out there in all types of weather to do your courier work! After all, January in Britain is no laughing matter at the best of times...
And that (the high likelihood of bad weather) is what made old Gertie put on her Mother Hen apron and decide to write a post giving advice to all of her hard-working readers. Specifically, I've decided to compile a list of three things courier drivers should take note of when going out on the road on a winter morning.
But I'm not alone in this endeavour – of course not! After all, it would be perfectly daft to have an expert in courier work right here on my doorstep and not take advantage of his expertise! That's right, my dear nephew Stevie helped me put together this list of tips and recommendations - and I have to say, there was at least one he threw in that I hadn't thought of at all! Again – such are the advantages of having an expert helping you...
Anyway, here's what we came up with:
Check your tyres – There are many different types of tyres, for many different types of roads, but they can all be equally as slippery when it comes to snow and ice. To counteract this, make sure you have snow chains, or at least the kind of tyre that will give you as much traction (fancy word!) as possible. That way, if you do slip and slide around, at least you'll manage to retain control of your vehicle.
Rug up – Whatever type of courier work you may be setting out to do – in a van or on a bike – the last thing you want is to get sick and lose days off sick. So 'rugging up' is very important. I know some firms demand that you wear their uniform with logo showing when you're out delivering parcels, but even then, try to work around that rule so you're able to stay warm at all times. A hot bath and a cuppa when you get home are also well advised! (That's my own personal tip!)
Watch out for frost – As you probably know, cold weather brings about frost and can cause electrical malfunctions or even cause parts to break off inside engines. So make sure you stay on top of maintenance of your vehicle when you're doing courier work, and deal with any issues right away, to prevent delay or even physical harm.
There you have it – three tips to ensure your cold-weather deliveries go as smoothly as possible. And remember – spring is just around the corner, so keep your head down, stay focused, and in a couple of months you'll reap the benefits. And I'll be right here to share them with you!
For now, though, ta-ra!
Gertie
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