DBehind the Dispatch DeskWITH DRAYA

PEAK 2026 / FREE STARTER TOOLKIT

More ready.
Less overwhelmed.

The surge is coming. Put staffing, van readiness, route context, and team support on the same page.

Start the readiness check ↓
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01 / READINESS CHECKLIST

Give tomorrow a head start.

A simple starting point for your own shift planning. Saved only on this browser; completing it does not certify your operation as ready.

02 / DELIVERY-TIME WORKSHEET

How much of the shift
is actually delivery time?

Change these illustrative inputs to explore your time budget. This is a planning estimate, not a safe pace target, compliance assessment, charging model, or final feasibility verdict.

ESTIMATED DELIVERY WINDOW

430 minutes

20.9stops per delivery hour implied

30.7locations per delivery hour implied

Shift − breaks − outbound − inbound − station − other known work.

Parking, access, weather, grouped locations and actual route travel still need review. Rates alone do not show a route is achievable.

Shift handoff notes

Date: ____________________ Owner: ____________________

Biggest unresolved gap: _______________________________________

Next action / next check: _______________________________________

THE COMING WEEKS

Build the rhythm before the volume.

OCTOBER

Fix the foundations

Audit the staffing plan, charging capacity and equipment. Give every unresolved gap an owner. Identify the routes and new hires needing support.

EARLY NOVEMBER

Practice the handoffs

Run the shift checklist. Review trainer involvement, area references and call-off procedures. Rehearse the charging and vehicle-readiness handoff.

LATE NOVEMBER

Protect the support plan

Verify available sweepers and trained backups. Brief access windows and difficult areas. Watch emerging risks early and keep rescue instructions clear.

DECEMBER

Adapt without losing the team

Reassess actual workload, staffing and van readiness. Recognize safe improvement. Keep documented handoffs and review what changed after each difficult day.

Want the deeper systems?

This starter gives you a useful first pass. My detailed rescue sequencing, automation logic, paid templates, and private team records stay out of the free toolkit.

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