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Text Box: Text Box: Independent Contractors have a considerable amount of responsibility placed on them by the customer. The customers expect you to deliver the packages on time in the same condition as you received them. Therefore, it is important that you exercise additional steps to avoid theft. The key to preventing vehicle or package theft is you, the independent contractor. Always take the responsibility of the customer’s freight seriously. Theft may not be as common in the courier business as in other modes of transportation, but it can occur. Therefore, it is incumbent Text Box: upon you to take theft prevention steps to avoid becoming a victim. Some tips to prevent theft include: Lock your vehicle at every stop and never leave your vehicle running. Do not talk about your route or packages at other stops. Watch for vehicles following you. Be aware of your surroundings. Never leave the manifest or delivery documents sitting in clear sight inside your vehicle. Text Box:  Text Box: Theft Prevention is key to being a Successful Courier Text Box: Don’t Become a Distracted Driver Text Box:  Text Box: As a professional courier, most of your workday is spent driving. Therefore, you must be able to devote your full attention to the task of driving in order to ensure the safety of yourself and others who share the road with you. Talking on cell phones, reading directions, lighting a cigarette, Text Box: or putting on make up are a few examples of physical distractions. But mental distractions can play a significant role also. Financial problems, unstable situations at home, or not knowing what to do on a route all contribute to the taking

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Text Box: attention away from driving. Driving requires your full attention and effort. To help avoid distractions and make your trip less stressful, plan your trip in advance. Verify your addresses before you start driving so that you can avoid reading while driving. Use a hands free device if you must use a cell Text Box: phone and limit your conversation to a few minutes. If you require significant information, find a safe place to park. Remember you can control your distractions but you must also account for the distractions of those share the road with you.