How to Start a Delivery Service: A No‑Fluff Local Playbook
by: GRUNT BlogPublished on: 01/10/2026This playbook guides starting a local delivery service: create a solid business plan, secure licenses and insurance, choose suitable vehicles, optimize routes with tech, set competitive pricing, and build partnerships.
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Uber Connect vs. GRUNT: Stop Using a Rideshare App for Job-Site Runs
by: GRUNT BlogPublished on: 20/06/2026GRUNT offers fast, reliable local delivery tailored to construction sites, unlike Uber Connect's generic rideshare service. GRUNT's trained drivers, suitable vehicles, and transparent pricing keep projects on schedule.
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