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Why breaks are important when driving long distance

Feb
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Posted by admin on 02/02/2021 in Courier, DeliveryQuoteCompare.com News, furniture delivery, Haulage, Uncategorized

For couriers and hauliers, time is important. Deliveries must be completed quickly, and customers take a dim view of goods arriving late.  However, while sticking to a delivery schedule is important, what is equally vital is that couriers and hauliers break up long journeys. Driving long distances requires concentration, and to maintain that, you will […]

Exercises to help build strength for removal workers

Jan
30
Posted by admin on 30/01/2021 in Courier, DeliveryQuoteCompare.com News, In The News, Man and van, Uncategorized

If you work as a removal worker, a large percentage of the day can be spent trying to shift heavy objects using nothing but your own brute strength.  Strength is important in a job that involves a lot of lifting and loading, and a day’s work can take its toll on your body. Building and […]

How courier drivers can get more from their tank

Jan
29
Posted by admin on 29/01/2021 in Courier, DeliveryQuoteCompare.com News, furniture delivery, Haulage, Uncategorized

Fuel represents one of the highest costs for couriers and transport companies, so getting the most out of every drop should be a priority. Couriers can find themselves driving a range of different vehicles on journeys, which can vary greatly in length. Therefore, it’s no wonder that they burn through a huge amount of fuel. […]

5 Top Tips on Preparing your Motorbike

Jan
28
Posted by admin on 28/01/2021 in Courier, DeliveryQuoteCompare.com News, Man and van, Transporter

Courier companies can take a lot of the pain out of transporting your motorbike. They will take you to step by step through the process, give you a quote and arrange a time and place for pick-up and delivery. However, if you are enlisting a motorbike transportation company’s services, you will also need to make […]

How do Couriers Transport Motorbikes?

Jan
27
Posted by admin on 27/01/2021 in Courier, DeliveryQuoteCompare.com News, Man and van, Uncategorized

Transporting a motorcycle may appear a lot easier than a truck or car, but there is still a lot for couriers to consider.  A courier can transport a motorbike to your chosen destination either by riding it thereof, or it can be delivered by a trailer. Open trailer If you want your motorcycle transported over […]

5 Top Tips on Preparing your Touring Caravan for Transport

Jan
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Posted by admin on 08/01/2021 in Courier, DeliveryQuoteCompare.com News, Haulage, Road Haulage, Uncategorized

While a touring caravan can give you a great degree of freedom, transporting it can be a challenge, especially if you lack experience in towing a caravan. Many caravan owners may enlist the services of a caravan transportation company to tow their touring caravan. This can be for several reasons. You may want the caravan […]

How do Couriers Transport Touring Caravans?

Jan
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Posted by admin on 05/01/2021 in Careers, Courier, DeliveryQuoteCompare.com News, Haulage, Man and van, Road Haulage, Transporter, Uncategorized

It may be pretty obvious to most how you transport a touring caravan, but you can have the job carried out by a courier. While a static caravan will have to be lifted and loaded onto a flatbed truck, a touring caravan can be transported by simply being towed. However, people can outsource the job […]

Top Tips For A New Year Declutter

Jan
3
Posted by admin on 03/01/2021 in Courier, DeliveryQuoteCompare.com News, eBay, Freight Forwarding, furniture delivery, Uncategorized

After the Christmas festivities have died down and life gets back to relative normality, many of us like to turn our attention to getting our house in order – literally. While many New Year’s resolutions involve getting our bodies in shape, getting our homes in better shape also become a priority. Starting the new year […]

What are the challenges of a new year move?

Jan
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Posted by admin on 02/01/2021 in Careers, Courier, DeliveryQuoteCompare.com News, Freight Forwarding, furniture delivery, Man and van, Uncategorized

A new year is all about making a fresh start and there aren’t any bigger changes you can make than moving house. Starting a new year in a new home seems to have a certain symmetry to it, but a new year move can be a daunting one. Moving house at any time can be […]

On the move: New year fitness tips for van drivers

Jan
1
Posted by admin on 01/01/2021 in Courier, DeliveryQuoteCompare.com News, furniture delivery, Man and van, Uncategorized

Couriers and van drivers spend most of their time sitting down and working unsociable hours, so trying to keep in shape can be something of a challenge. And while many people will be making New Year’s resolutions about getting in fit and shifting a few pounds, that might not be so easy to do if […]