Category Archives for Man and van

Lightening the load

Dec
18

Working as a courier can put tremendous stress on your back for several reasons. For a start, you are usually sitting in a driver’s seat for most of the day and prolonged periods of sitting can put a lot of strain on your lower spine. Then you have the added task of loading and unloading […]

Getting your van winter-ready

Dec
16

While normal motorists try to cut down on the number of journeys they make in winter, for busy couriers that simply isn’t an option. In fact, with more people staying at home and ordering all manner of things online, couriers are arguably more in demand in winter than at any other time of the year. […]

5 Top Tips on Preparing your Car for Transportation

Dec
13

Moving to a new home can be an exciting but stressful experience. A long-distance move requires all manner of logistical considerations, not least how you are going to transport your car. Luckily, there are a number of reliable car transportation companies out there who can take all the stress out of it for you. If […]

The rise of self-employment

Dec
10

Being your own boss may sound like some people’s idea of a perfect job. Keeping your own hours, answering to no-one else and deciding what work to do may seem ideal, but the rise in self-employment in the UK has less to do with the quest for independence and more an economic necessity.  According to […]

Will deliveries increase for Xmas because of Covid 19?

Dec
8

Online shopping has steadily risen year on year, so it’s no surprise to see a surge in the last few months of the year as the festive season approaches. However, 2020 is a year like no other and the traditional Christmas surge has been supercharged this year as shoppers rely more than ever on delivery […]

Working Together Will Make You More Employable

Nov
20

Researchers have long been fascinated by the differences between hard and soft skills – and how they affect your chances of having a successful career. The latest research suggests that soft skills are just as important as those hard skills we spend years acquiring at school or university. Some studies even suggest that soft skills, […]

Pay Congestion Charges & Tolls while COVID-19 is Happening?

Nov
19

Much of society has rallied together to support key workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. People are finding thoughtful ways to make essential workers’ lives easier during their long days. Supermarkets have designated certain shopping times for NHS staff and some nurses and doctors are now able to park at hospitals without paying. Another industry still […]

5 Tips to Keep Your Van in Working Order

Oct
27

Mechanical fixes and vehicle maintenance can be costly. Sometimes they are unavoidable and it’s just bad luck. But other times you can prevent having to visit your local garage just by looking after your van in the right way. Give it the care and attention it deserves to save money on the go. Everyone should […]

What About Electric Vans for Couriers?

Jun
3

Did you know that before we started using combustion engines, some of the first vehicles ever invented ran on electricity? The first ever was made towards the end of the 19th century and could reach a whopping, wait for it, 14 miles per hour. Still, it was quite an accomplishment back then. If only we […]

What Measure Do Couriers Need to Take with COVID-19?

May
26

There is a big debate whether couriers should be classed as essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people believe their services are required to help the community deal with lockdown and individual needs. Whatever you believe, couriers are still out in the public working hard. So how can we keep them and the people […]