Below are great tips and tricks to schedule a pick and delivery service with a courier service provider. These tips will help you get your package delivered on time and in one piece.

1. Make sure to prepare your package very well before you call the courier services. Don’t wait until when they arrive then you begin packaging. It will delay the package delivery time.

2. It’s a cool habit to call your delivery service an hour early. This is for the sake of unforeseen circumstance which can cause a delay. With an hour early, it is possible to mitigate for the delay risk.

3. Be nice to the delivery guy.

He is aware he is paid to pick-up your package so don’t be a bully. It is a nice feeling to be well received and more importantly, it puts the courier guy in some kind of debt to make sure your package is delivered on time and in one piece in return for your good reception. The monetary tips add up, but they are not as important as the feeling after a pickup.

4. Do as much as possible to explain in deep detail the content of your package.

This will help the courier service provider to handle your package accordingly to avoid damages. Indicate clearly and in simple terms on the back of your package its content and if possible put handling signs like; this way up, glass, delicate or flammable.

5. Do a check up on the progress of the delivery.

You can call or track or mail your courier service to find out where your package has reached. When you call in to check be nice the to the call service persons. This is how you will be able to get all the information you need. They are thought to be nice no matter what it is right to return the favor.