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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RHA (Road Haulage Association) conditions are the recognised industry standard ‘conditions of carriage’ for hauliers and can only be legally used by members of the association In insurance terms, they are a form of Goods in Transit cover, along with CMR Insurance and All Risks Insurance. As a haulier, you can refer the conditions to […]
Insurance Revolution specialises in finding affordable motor insurance for people who are generally charged high premiums, particularly convicted drivers, couriers, and van drivers. Insurers typically view those who drive for a living as a greater risk than other drivers, as they tend to be on the road a lot more frequently and they have the potential to […]
Whether you’re an experienced courier or just starting a business, understanding what insurance coverage you need can be confusing. To simplify things, Insurance Revolution has compiled this quick summary of the different courier driver insurance options that you should be aware of. Courier van insurance with goods in transit cover Goods in Transit Insurance provides cover for when […]
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CMR Insurance is a type of cover which allows hauliers and couriers to legally carry goods within Europe. CMR Insurance ensures goods carriers comply with the CMR Convention – ‘Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road’, in full – an EU law requiring goods carriers to produce a CMR consignment at […]
The survey Are you a good driver? We conducted our own survey of the public, asking them if they believe they are a good driver. We asked 1,375 people the following question; To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? ‘I am a good driver’ Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree or disagree […]
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 […]
Delivery drivers are an essential component for businesses transporting goods and services. Their role in a company can lead to quicker sales, production, and customer retention – meaning their importance shouldn’t be underestimated. For every driver on the roads, safety is a number one priority. This means sticking to the rules of the highway code, driving in […]