Category Archives for Courier

Travelling With Kid’s Prams

Jun
21

Travelling with children is hard enough without having to tote around all the associated paraphernalia. Holidays are supposed to be relaxing, so don’t let the stress of trying to juggle the pushchair, toys, clothes and toddler make it otherwise. Getting everything to your destination in one piece is actually a little easier, and probably a […]

Driving In The Sun

Here Comes The Sun

Jun
14

Well, the weather has finally picked up, gracing us with sunny skies and warmer climes. But with the sun comes another set of problems: how to cope with the warmer weather when out and about in your car. Luckily, Delivery Quote Compare has some tips for you to follow so that you can enjoy the […]

Student removals

School’s Out, So Pack Your Bags

Jun
5

Congratulations, you’ve made it to the end of the school year. Now all you have to do is figure out how to get your stuff from your childhood home to your new Uni digs come the new school year. It may seem like an age away, but with everyone planning to move at the same […]

Royal Mail Hoax Letters (not true)

May
6

Royal Mail is once again in the news (Post Office Delivery) but this time it’s down to a hoax letter gone viral. Written by Stuart Whitman, from Gloucester, the official looking letter has taken the internet by storm. It appears to be a letter requesting that the 42 year old stop answering the door naked […]

Courier Services

Regular Mail vs Courier Services

May
1

With postal strikes on going, the rising costs of stamps and the likelihood that the Post Office will become franchised out to other shops, getting your mail delivered is no longer as easy as it once was. Surprisingly, there is actually an alternative to Royal Mail, but it’s one most people don’t think of: courier […]

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Small Businesses

Apr
10

Things are looking up for small businesses, despite the economy remaining at a low. The Guardian recently reported that credit is still available from banks, despite the Federation of Small Businesses insisting there is none available. Lenders are arguing that demand is low; money is available if small businesses want to apply for it. Simple […]

Delivery Driver

What Makes A Good Delivery Driver?

Mar
29

While there’s plenty of delivery drivers out there, how many can say they’re a good delivery driver? A successful delivery business requires the best of its drivers, and a great delivery driver offers more than just a simple delivery. Our tips for being a great delivery driver are deceptively simple. Customer service rates need to […]

courier jobs

Finding Delivery Jobs

Mar
11

If you’re in the delivery business and looking for more work, DQC is one of the best places to start. Our online marketplace is full of people looking for help moving parcels, packages, furniture, pallets and freight from A to B, so there’s no reason you couldn’t get started today! To make it easier for […]

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Cheapest Ways Of Couriering Items

Mar
8

While Delivery Quote Compare can help you find competitively priced couriers with our bidding system, there’s still one way of getting great low costs when trying to courier something that’s available anywhere. If budget is a huge concern for you then couriering your item via a return or back load can help reduce the price […]

air freight

Where Do International Couriers Go?

Mar
6

Should you be curious, or confused, about just where an international courier can deliver your items to, then rest assured that pretty much the entire world is covered by the courier network. Don’t believe us? Use our online form to get free quotes and find out! Couriers can deliver items from the UK to most […]