Transportation is a timeless industry. There will always be packages to deliver as long as people engage in commerce and contact with each other. Likewise, there are timeless methods for operators in this vital industry to tap into this need and find jobs.
However, as times change, so do opportunities and there are plenty of fresh methods to finding more haulage jobs. The methods you choose can make a big difference to your profit margins.
Fresh Fringe Jobs
It seems counter-intuitive to look for delivery work at the thin edges of cities; the bustling central business districts and urban hubs seem to be where most jobs are to be found. This has been the case for as long as the modern city has been in existence. Yet it pays to remember that the fringes are, in effect less remote nowadays. Just as people have moved to the outskirts of cities to live in cheap housing because modern commuting and communication technology allows them easier access to city centres, so too, workers with vans, cycles or cars can serve this growing population. The niche market needs and the ability for drivers to cover large areas through better roads and mobile connectivity makes the city outskirts very attractive for job prospects.
Fresh App Options
Saving times save money; the more time you have to look for new delivery work without sacrificing your profit gained from actually running routes, the better chance you have for growing your business. One of the great advantages of the digital economy is that it equips even small businesses with the chance to streamline their work through mobile and cloud applications. From easier data storage to mobile workflow organisers, these apps allow you to simplify your work and save time so you can spend more time hunting out those extra jobs.
Fresh Online Media
Social media marketing seems like the domain of the young and the fashionable. Boutique ad agencies and up-and-coming rock bands are comfortable with post, tweets, and uploads that promote their brand. But for those who hit the road daily for the purposes of delivery work, social media promotion may seem to be out of their league, time-consuming, and expensive. Yet since more and more clients are turning to Facebook, Twitter, Yelp and other online methods of review and feedback to evaluate businesses, it is a great investment of even a small amount of time. A little effort in the blogosphere or on a social media account can attract new jobs from a new market.
Fresh Online Markets
Plenty of delivery work can be won by flyers, leaflets and local classifieds; putting out a small ad that reaches the local community does wonders in getting your name out to the right pool of potential clients. Yet such effort is costly and time-consuming. Imagine being able to reach a far larger pool of clients, who are specifically looking for your kind of services without even leaving your office. Online exchanges can help you do just that. The great benefit of these online haulage exchanges is that they give you fresh means to reach a market that is considerably more dense and diverse.