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 drivers 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 in around a third of all deliberate collisions. The number of these incidents is at record levels and shows […]
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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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Having a courier van is essential if you want to work as a courier. There are only so many items you can fit in your car, and having your own van is especially important if you are self-employed. Below are five vans that we think are great for couriers, as well as how you can […]
If you haven’t worked as a courier for long, you may be confused when you hear the phrase ‘backload’. Backload is simply a way for couriers to make more money from their time on the road. Let’s take an example of a courier named Sam. Sam is based in Chester and works in Birmingham today, delivering […]