The Routed Blog

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

Seatbelt Between Deliveries — Don't Skip It
Safety Guide

Seatbelt Between Deliveries — Don't Skip It

The next stop is 200 metres away. Skipping the seatbelt is the most dangerous habit in courier work.

Routed TeamJan 29, 2026
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Should You Have a Passenger in Your Van?
Driver Tips

Should You Have a Passenger in Your Van?

Partner, kid, mate helping out — seems harmless. The insurance and policy consequences say otherwise.

Routed TeamJan 27, 2026
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Driving Etiquette Around Trucks on the Highway
Safety Guide

Driving Etiquette Around Trucks on the Highway

Your van is small next to a B-double. Blind spots, braking distances, and the unwritten rules.

Routed TeamJan 25, 2026
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Broken Lights on Your Van Are Dangerous
Vehicle Care

Broken Lights on Your Van Are Dangerous

A blown brake light seems minor — until you're rear-ended and found partially at fault.

Routed TeamJan 23, 2026
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Incomplete Addresses on Parcels
Driver Tips

Incomplete Addresses on Parcels

No unit number, missing street, wrong suburb — daily headaches and how to solve them fast.

Routed TeamJan 21, 2026
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Best Route Planning Apps for 2026
Route Optimisation

Best Route Planning Apps for 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the top route optimisation tools for delivery drivers.

Routed TeamJan 19, 2026
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What to Say and Not Say to Customers
Driver Tips

What to Say and Not Say to Customers

A few wrong words at the door trigger complaints. The right ones build trust and make your day easier.

Routed TeamJan 17, 2026
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Freight on the Passenger Seat?
Driver Tips

Freight on the Passenger Seat?

Quick access but real safety problems — projectiles, airbags, visibility. Better alternatives inside.

Routed TeamJan 15, 2026
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Someone Taking Freight from Your Area?
Driver Tips

Someone Taking Freight from Your Area?

Cherry-picking your stops hits your income. How to handle it without losing your cool.

Routed TeamJan 13, 2026
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Fellow Driver Inebriated at Work?
Safety Guide

Fellow Driver Inebriated at Work?

It's not snitching — it's safety. What you should do and why it matters for everyone.

Routed TeamJan 11, 2026
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