September marks the transition into fall. As temperatures begin to drop and daylight decreases, couriers should prepare for:
Earlier sunsets
Cooler nighttime temperatures
Increased rain
Wet roads
Reduced visibility
School-zone traffic
Increased pedestrian activity
Changing road conditions
Slow down. Stay alert. Give yourself extra time. A delivery is never more important than getting there safely.
π Back-to-school traffic affects delivery routes
September means school is back in session for many communities.
That can mean:
πΈ More school buses
π More morning and afternoon traffic
π¨βπ©βπ§ More vehicles on neighborhood streets
πΆ More pedestrians and children near roadways
β° Longer travel times during peak hoursFor couriers, route planning becomes especially important.