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. […]
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The rise of self-employment
Dec
10
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
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
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
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 […]
What About Electric Vans for Couriers?
Jun
3
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 […]
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 […]
Green Packaging
Apr
27
27
Green Packaging – Are you concerned about your carbon footprint and the impact you have on the environment? Your aim to have as sustainable and eco-friendly a lifestyle can be problematic when you’re moving to a new house. That’s because, in order to move to a new house, you need to put all of your […]
Transport Jobs completed in 2019
Jan
10
10
Whatever you need to move, or whatever your transport jobs, Delivery Quote Compare can provide access to listings and fast quotes, here are only a few of the things that have been listed, quoted and accepted so far this year.. 1000 hotel banqueting chairs mix of wooden and metal, stacking chairs Collect from: Glasgow Glasgow […]
The importance of temperature in transporting
Sep
27
27
When transporting a delicate item across a country or internationally, you have to make sure it’s in the right hands and packed correctly. When packing a lot of things are obvious. You want it protected against any bumps and scrapes that can happen as it’s getting moved around. However one thing that can be overlooked […]