Typically, these include single A-B deliveries or small multi-drop routes within a local area.
These are useful for:
Completing more jobs in one day
Completing jobs around your full-time work (evenings, weekends, lunch break)
Filling empty miles around longer jobs
Some potential downsides:
More time spent stopping, parking and getting in and out of your vehicle
Can involve more waiting time between jobs if not planned well
Earnings per job are lower
These can include full or half-day hires, longer distance A-Bs or larger multi-drop routes
These are beneficial because:
They are paid higher per job
You spend less time searching for work
They provide more predictable earnings
Some potential downsides:
Risk of empty return journeys if you can’t secure a backload
Higher fuel costs if routes aren’t well optimised
The most effective, all-round approach is a hybrid one, but it really depends on your personality, preference and schedule.
Using smart routing and planning tools, like those in Zippd, can help you identify the best combination of jobs, reduce downtime and make the most of every working hour.
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