As with most industries, the courier services market is blighted by scams. There are often stories in the news about couriers who have transported illegal goods, such as street drugs or firearms. Sometimes the couriers involved have been paid directly to transport the prohibited items, and others have taken money to turn a blind eye. […]
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How much do courier services cost?
Jun
15
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The answer to this question depends on a number of factors. The cost of courier services depends on what you want to send, how far it will be transported, when you want it delivered and what level of service you choose. The first thing that courier companies look at before giving you a quote is […]
Using a large item courier to send bulky items
Jun
12
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When you need to transport an item that is too large, long or heavy for you to lift safely by yourself or fit into a small vehicle, you will need a large item courier service. Goods such as furniture and office equipment are often too bulky to send via a standard courier, so you will […]
How to get customers for your courier company
Jun
11
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Whether you are starting a new courier company or trying to get more business for an established one, you need to think about marketing. There are many marketing strategies available to couriers now that were not around ten years ago, so it is worth familiarising yourself with them. Facebook offers comprehensive, low cost marketing opportunities […]
What every courier should keep in their vehicle
May
24
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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 […]
What is the best way to send items to America?
May
23
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The cost of international postage is rising, so sending an item to America via Airmail can be costly. DeliveryQuoteCompare.com aims to make delivering items to America as simple and as cost effective as possible. It is one of the most popular destinations for deliveries heading out of the UK, so sending an item to America […]
Transporting fragile items the right way
May
21
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If you do courier work or offer a man and van service, you are solely responsible for transporting your customers’ possessions safely. Fragile items must be loaded, transported and unloaded as carefully as possible. Couriers often find musical instruments, ornaments and mirrors particularly tricky. Here are our top tips for loading fragile items: • Put […]
TFL’s Code of Practice for quieter Olympic deliveries
May
18
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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 […]
Tax crackdown on online traders
May
17
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Amazon and eBay have been ordered to hand over tens of thousands of members’ details as part of HMRC’s ongoing crackdown on tax evasion. From May 2nd, regular online traders and those who buy items to sell on at a profit have been receiving letters from HMRC. The letters state that the traders have the […]
European couriers?
May
11
11
From July 1st anyone driving in or through France will be required to carry a breathalyser kit. European couriers and hauliers must ensure they have a single-use disposable kit in their vehicle or risk a fine. The new rule is aimed at reducing drink-driving problems in the country which were responsible for around 4,000 deaths […]