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 […]
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Getting your van winter-ready
Dec
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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
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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 […]
How do Couriers Transport Cars?
Dec
11
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There are very few items which couriers can’t safely transport from A to B, no matter what size. If you need a car delivered safely to a new destination, then contacting a specialist courier company is the best first step to take. Of course, having a car delivered isn’t as straightforward as sending a parcel […]
Will deliveries increase for Xmas because of Covid 19?
Dec
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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
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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, […]
What About Electric Vans for Couriers?
Jun
3
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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
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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 […]
Did You Know May Is National Bike Month?
May
19
19
May has been declared National Bike Month and encourages more people to use their bicycle and reap the benefits. This year is a bit different though. With the current COVID-19 pandemic affecting the home of National Bike Month – the USA – more than any other country, some changes are in place. Learn more about […]
Are Couriers Classed as Key Workers?
May
12
12
The COVID-19 outbreak is one of the biggest challenges facing the UK economy ever, and certainly the most unique. The UK Government has asked some non-essential businesses to close and stop working to mitigate the spread of the virus. These are shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, entertainment venues and some offices. Many of the latter have […]