The Routed Blog

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

⭐ Respect as a Delivery Driver
Driver Stories

⭐ Respect as a Delivery Driver

Organisation, time management, and a get-up-and-go attitude — what separates the best drivers from the rest.

Routed TeamFeb 18, 2026
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Delivering Dangerous Goods Safely
Safety Guide

Delivering Dangerous Goods Safely

Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, radioactives — if you're carrying DGs, you need to know the rules.

Routed TeamFeb 16, 2026
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Injured During a Delivery?
Safety Guide

Injured During a Delivery?

What you do in the first hour after getting hurt determines your recovery and your claim.

Routed TeamFeb 14, 2026
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What Is DIFOT? The Metric That Matters
Industry Insights

What Is DIFOT? The Metric That Matters

Delivery In Full On Time — the KPI your company obsesses over and how it affects your run.

Routed TeamFeb 12, 2026
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Squeaking Noise from Your Wheels?
Vehicle Care

Squeaking Noise from Your Wheels?

That squeak isn't just annoying — it could be your brakes warning you before they fail.

Routed TeamFeb 10, 2026
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Driving Around Buses and Pedestrians in the City
Safety Guide

Driving Around Buses and Pedestrians in the City

City streets are chaos — buses pulling out, jaywalkers, bike lanes. How to navigate without incident.

Routed TeamFeb 8, 2026
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Delivering Up Stairs Safely
Safety Guide

Delivering Up Stairs Safely

Stairs plus heavy parcels plus fatigue equals injuries. How to handle stair deliveries every time.

Routed TeamFeb 6, 2026
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Organise Satchels and Boxes in Your Van
Driver Tips

Organise Satchels and Boxes in Your Van

A messy van costs you an hour a day. Here's how to find every parcel in seconds.

Routed TeamFeb 4, 2026
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Headphones in the Depot While Loading?
Safety Guide

Headphones in the Depot While Loading?

Music helps the morning sort — but headphones in a depot with forklifts can get you killed.

Routed TeamFeb 2, 2026
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Driver Hygiene and Why It Matters
Driver Tips

Driver Hygiene and Why It Matters

You interact with hundreds of people weekly. Hygiene affects complaints, health, and reputation.

Routed TeamJan 31, 2026
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