Tag Archives for delivery companies

How to use Delivery Quote Compare for Door-to-Door Deliveries

Oct
20

Working directly with couriers is a tricky business. It can take hours of surfing the web to find a cheap courier that you know you can trust. This is where high-quality comparison site for door-to-door deliveries come in. Delivery quote compare selects only the best couriers and allow you to compare the prices and features […]

The Ins and Outs Of Importing

Oct
12

Importing can open up your business to a world of new products and customers, quite literally. But while the lure of lower priced supplies, the ability to market new products, or just a larger reach may seem too great to ignore, it’s important to be clear on potential pitfalls of importing. Not only is licensing […]

A Big Task for Delivery Companies

Aug
15

So how have couriers and delivery companies been coping with the huge problem that the Olympic crowds and traffic have impacted deliveries?

Technology you couldn’t live without on the road

Jun
26

Technology can make a delivery driver’s working day easier and more enjoyable. Here are the top 3 gadgets many couriers can’t live without: Sat navs We would literally be lost without them! Car dealer Motorpoint did an online poll of over 2,700 drivers which revealed that nearly 14 per cent of them would have no […]

What every courier should keep in their vehicle

May
24

Whether you do courier jobs, offer a man and van service or drive a HGV, there are certain items you should keep in your vehicle at all times. Many of these items are for everyday use, but others are important in case of an emergency. Navigation tools •    Sat nav – Most couriers use sat […]

TFL’s Code of Practice for quieter Olympic deliveries

May
18

During the Olympics, temporary restrictions will result in many deliveries taking place out of normal operating hours. In the most severely affected areas, deliveries may be limited to 12 A.M. to 6 A.M. Although many delivery jobs already take place ‘out-of-hours’, the increase in activity during the Games means that delivery companies need to be […]

DQC’s Green Guide to your Fuel Options

May
4

Transport providers have many things to consider when buying a new van. Whether you are experienced in offering man and van services or new to courier jobs, your choice of van is very important. One of the key decisions you will have to make is the type of fuel it will use. Every type of […]