Accidents on the job are all too common. From slips, falls and lifting-induced injuries to road traffic accidents and theft, there is an array of factors that can jeopardise your health and safety. To prevent injuries, keep in mind the following tips. Car Maintenance/Driving Equipment Make sure that all equipment on the vehicle is in […]
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White van men are being warned to be vigilant this year after reports that they are increasingly being targeted by crash-for-cash-fraud rings. In 2014, reports by APU, an anti-fraud firm, found that light commercial vehicles were involved inaround a third of all deliberate collisions. The number of these incidents is at record levels and shows […]
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Courier scams or phishing is a newer type of scam that is causing more and more problems for the general public and courier drivers. Often, a fraudster will call a victim and trick that person into packaging money or valuables, then contact a courier driver and have the driver pick up the parcel and deliver […]
Most courier drivers can earn a decent salary. And, with a higher demand for drivers today, it’s likely that drivers will see a salary increase. However, those who are just starting out may not earn as much as someone who has been in the field for a few years. A driver’s income is largely dependent upon his or […]
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In addition to your mode of transportation – a van, car, motorcycle or bicycle – there are several other items that courier drivers should carry with them at all times. While the size of the vehicle and length of the route may determine how much each driver is able to carry, the following are basics that will […]
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Now is the perfect time to get into the courier business. With more people shopping online and relying on home delivery services, there is a greater need for drivers and deliverers. Armed with a passion for driving and a little research, getting into the industry is quite simple. Many people work for established businesses, but there […]
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Hire and Reward insurance is a class of insurance that allows you to legally carry other people’s goods in return for payment. Van insurance with hire and reward cover is essential for couriers, hauliers, taxi drivers, furniture removers, and anyone who carries people or the property of others in exchange for a fee. Indeed, having Hire and […]
People who want to use their private cars for courier work may find it difficult to obtain insurance coverage for the work they would like to carry out. If you are carrying goods on a UK road ‘for hire or reward,’ then a normal car policy would be deemed inadequate for this purpose, and you will […]