I’ve been running into a lot of deliveries that require getting into secure buildings lately; just last week, I had to find a back entrance to a high-rise that wasn’t listed anywhere. I’m curious how others manage these tricky situations — any tips on communication or tools that can help streamline the process?
I usually call the customer once I get close if I can’t find the entrance. Sometimes they’ll have a specific door or location in mind that isn’t listed. That’s helped a lot in avoiding delays.
I find that using apps like Waze or Google Maps can sometimes help find those back entrances, especially if you’re close to the building. They’ve got features that can guide you to alternative routes, which might lead to an entrance not listed on the delivery instructions. Have you tried reaching out to the building management beforehand?
I’ve found that scouting the building on Google Maps beforehand can save a lot of time — like a treasure map for your deliveries! Also, if it’s a building I frequent, I try to remember the quirks for next time. Have you had any luck with specific apps, @raul_garcia21?
Sometimes I just stick a note on the door with my number in case the customer needs to come down to let me in; it’s like leaving a breadcrumb trail, and it’s saved me a bit of time! Have you tried that approach, or do you have a different strategy for those tough deliveries?