\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Use newer, quieter delivery vehicles and equipment when possible.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Make sure equipment \u2013 both on the vehicle and at the delivery point \u2013 is in good working order and maintained or modernised to minimise noise.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Liaise with colleagues, local businesses, suppliers and carriers to reduce the likelihood of multiple couriers arriving at the same time.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ensure that all couriers are briefed and trained appropriately in accordance with the code of practice.<\/p>\n
Guidance for couriers:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Avoid using external bells at delivery points. Many of these guidelines are common sense, but delivery companies and couriers should still take the time to read them before the Olympics begins.<\/p>\n Mr Quiet<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" During the Olympics, temporary restrictions will result in many deliveries taking place out of normal operating hours. In the most severely affected areas, deliveries may be limited to 12 A.M. to 6 A.M. Although many delivery jobs already take place ‘out-of-hours’, the increase in activity during the Games means that delivery companies need to be […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[41],"tags":[44,125,154,155,156],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/825"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=825"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/825\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3367,"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/825\/revisions\/3367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=825"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=825"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Think about how to minimise contact between hard surfaces during the unloading\/loading processes. For example, use rubber matting and buffering material on doors.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Make sure the delivery point is ready for the vehicle before it arrives. Gates and doors should be open to avoid the vehicle idling.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0If you arrive early for your delivery slot, do not wait near residential property.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Do not sound your horn.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Engines should be switched off immediately when not manoeuvring.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Refrigeration equipment should be switched off in advance of your arrival at the premises.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0If the radio is on, ensure the windows of the vehicle are closed and switch off the radio before opening the door.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Minimise the frequency of opening and closing vehicle doors, and do so quietly.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.weirdspace.dk\/RogerHargreaves\/Graphics\/MrQuiet.gif\" "\\"Quieter")