Norman Dulwich is a correspondent for Courier Exchange, the world''s largest neutral trading hub for same day courier driver work in the express freight exchange industry. Over 5,400 member companies are networked together through the Exchange to fill empty capacity, get new clients and form long-lasting business relationships. ...
How to Quote a Profitable Courier Job
As an owner driver, you must set your price right! Check out these top tips for quoting a profitable rate and watch your business grow.
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Can Do Courier: Solutions to the Most Common Problems
For a courier driver, a broken van, getting lost and scheduling nightmares can all be easily solved. Check out some simple solutions to the most common problems.
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How Higher Fines are Making our Roads Safer
Fines can be a pain in the neck, but stay within the law and no one can deny that the changes since 2017 have made courier work safer for all.
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So You Want to be a Courier Dispatcher?
Dispatchers work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, assigning and coordinating courier jobs. What skills does it take to succeed in this position?
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A Delivery a Courier Driver Should Never Have to Make
A courier driver from Somerset who usually delivers parcels across Minehead and Warminster carried out the most important delivery of his life a few weeks ago.
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What Next? The Future of Transport Conference 2018
Anyone involved with courier jobs should consider attending the Future of Transport Conference to experience innovative thinking from industry experts.
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How to Keep your Courier Customer Satisfied
Simple tips on keeping your top customers happy by focusing on transparency and effective communication, especially when problems arise.
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Marketing 101 for Courier Companies
Digital marketing feeling like a maze? Use these tips to navigate it with the agility of a motorbike courier on a rush-hour highway.
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5 Consumer Crazes that Couriers Should Consider
Anticipating consumer expectations is the best thing that you can do for your courier business! Find out what to expect from customers here.
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A Guide for New Couriers: Estimating Your Rate
Are you a courier just starting to build your business? Unsure of pricing and rates? Read these simple tips on how to charge your clients fairly and profitably.
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Getting More Courier Contracts
Searching for the right contracts can be tough for an owner driver. We look at the most important aspects of a job and discuss how to avoid common mistakes.
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Know Your Markets: B2B, B2C & C2X
Do you know your B2B from your C2X? Cut through the jargon and find out how your company can stay ahead of the latest trends.
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Some Weird and Wonderful Tales of Courier Delivery
Meta Description: Courier work can be challenging and demanding, but never boring. Check out some outlandish tales of delivery dramas from the past and present.
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Minimising Risks in Courier Work: The Paperwork
Delivery receipts are very important in courier work. An industry expert shares tips on how to protect yourself by keeping an eye on the paperwork.
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Getting to Grips with Reverse Logistics
Know your Reverse Logistics from your Forward Supply Chain? Learn more about the process involving big businesses, self-employed couriers and environmentalists.
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Telematics: OBD or CAN?
When it comes to telematics data, choosing an on-board diagnostics port (OBD) or a controller area network system (CAN) comes down to cost and compromise.
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Get More from Your Telematics: Driver Training
Using telematics data to track driver behaviour allows fleet managers to gain a wealth of information to provide targeted training and enhance profitability.
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Hello, Impulse Buys! UK Parcel Market Booms
Attention, courier drivers! New research has revealed that British consumers are buying more than ever, and are demanding faster and more frequent deliveries.
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Roll Up for the 2018 What Van? Awards
Whether you go along looking to network, get tips on the next generation of vans or to upgrade your fleet, the 2018 What Van? Awards will be a great night out.
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All About Van MOT | An Owner’s Driver’s Guide
A van MOT can be a confusing process for an owner driver starting out. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about getting your vehicle tested.
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Your New Courier Van: Buying vs. Leasing
A vehicle is the most important tool for self-employed drivers undertaking courier work, so deciding whether to lease or buy is a major business decision.
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Towing Safety Tips
When towing a trailer, you are more vulnerable on the road. Follow these simple safe driving tips to ensure your safety and that of other road users.
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Defining the Industry Sector
Smaller enterprises such as owner driver operations and self-employed workers are to have a voice in defining our ever-evolving Industry sector in The Taylor Review.
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The 2017 Commercial Fleet Awards
Logistics managers, freight forwarders and operators making a living from owner driver jobs will come together for the 2017 Commercial Fleet Awards.
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FTA Calls for Fairness Regarding Unsafe Vans
Courier companies and self-employed owner driver operators have welcomed the FTA's call for fairness when dealing with enforcement against unsafe vans.
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Owner Driver Tips: Buying a Courier Franchise
For the owner driver, the decision to buy into an established franchise is not to be taken lightly. Here are some tips and information on franchising.
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Need to Know: Using a Van for Owner Driver Jobs
There's more to taking on owner driver jobs than buying a van and hitting the road. Here are some things to know about using an LGV for business.
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What It Takes to Be a Delivery Driver
Being a courier driver is a challenging yet rewarding job. This is what you need to know to embark on a career and what to expect in this line of work.
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Royal Mail Same Day Delivery Jobs
The Royal Mail is currently recruiting owner drivers for their Same Day service. This is a great opportunity for any courier seeking employment.
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Courier Services Replacing the Royal Mail
The Royal Mail has rapidly declined in recent years as they struggle to keep up with the flexibility, affordability and speed of thriving courier companies.
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E-Commerce and the Changing Face of Logistics
E-commerce and consumer demands have radically changed the logistics industry. Operators have had to evolve, creating exciting possibilities for courier jobs.
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Courier Upskilling: Drone Piloting Takes Off
Drones look set to revolutionise the delivery landscape, but this is not something to be feared by courier drivers. Instead, it could help a company to succeed.
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Courier Tips: Don’t Leave Your Profits on the Road
It is vital to look after your tyres, as tyre ageing can lead to costly repairs and unsafe driving. Discover the causes and how the process can be slowed here.
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Tips for Worry-Free Winter Driving
Driving in adverse conditions is all a part of being a courier. Find out how to drive safely during winter and be prepared with these tips.
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The Top Courier Technologies of 2016
Courier jobs can now be made easier and more efficient through implementing clever software systems. Read about 3 of the best systems here.
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Britain’s Most Hilarious Place Names
The UK has many hilarious place names - nobody notices this more than a courier driver. Read on for a few of the funniest and strangest ones.
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A Brief History of Britain’s Road Signs
Road signs may seem like wallpaper to a courier, but they have actually been designed to work subconsciously. Learn about the history of their design here.
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Ways to Boost Your Fuel Economy Right Now
Self-employed couriers face increasing fuel costs. Increasing fuel efficiency is paramount. Take these tips on board and you will make huge improvements.
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A Congestion-Free August Bank Holiday (Almost)
The UK logistics industry gets goods from source to consumer. Courier jobs play a major role in this effort and anything that speeds up delivery is a blessing.
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Inside the World of Legal Couriers
People who work at self-employed courier jobs find a diverse client base is vital. Is legal courier work for you?
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