When listing an item, vehicle or general moves it’s difficult to understand the transport costs associated with your listing. Sometimes you may think it’s a great quote but others wonder why is higher than you expected. So before buying your antique bureau for a bargain price on eBay consider how much it’ll cost to get […]
Category Archives for Man and van
How To Work Delivery Quote Compare
Mar
26
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Delivery Quote Compare is a fabulous resource for anyone looking for cheap courier, man and van, home removals, pallet or parcel delivery services, but there are a number of ways you can ensure you’re reaping the benefits in full that you may not be aware of. It may sound simple, but remember to check your emails. There’s […]
The costs and calculations of a transporter!
Mar
21
21
Many people who start transport companies approximate the cost of running a vehicle without taking into account all aspects of its operation and upkeep. Consequently, the vast majority of new owner-driver couriers tend to underestimate the amount. It is important to be as accurate as possible when assessing your overheads because you don’t want any costly surprises […]
No stress and Free Home Removals Quotes
Mar
19
19
Moving is stressful enough without having to worry about the cost of a removals company. You know how it goes: plan everything, box everything, pay a fortune for someone to move everything (or, worse, move it all yourself) and still you can’t find the one box containing the kettle and all your mugs. Not to mention the […]
Start of Spring with new Garden Furniture
Mar
12
12
As we head towards spring then slowly moving towards summer! can be quite a drag at times as we wait for the temperature to rise to a more acceptable level, you may be thinking about your garden. Do you need to replace garden furniture, either because you’ve moved recently or just because it is in […]
Better Breakfast Alternatives For Truck Drivers
Feb
25
25
How many times have you been told that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? If the answer to this is plenty then the reason for this is that it’s true. By eating a healthy balanced breakfast it actually helps you to make healthier choices throughout the rest of the day. An ideal […]
Victorious Bids
Feb
18
18
Help Placing Successful Bids One of the most Constant questions we get asked at DQC, is “How can I ensure my Bids are successful?” Particularly for new verified and accredited Transporters, who often have no or little feedback to show, successful bidding is a necessity. So here are a few top tips to try and […]
Top 3 storage hacks for your home
Feb
14
14
Seeking storage solutions for your home seems like an eternal quest. No sooner have you successfully declutter one part of it than another area needs your attention. Different rooms may throw up different stuff, but some methods are good for all areas. Try out these top 3 storage hacks for your home. Box it up […]
How to maximise storage space
Feb
6
6
If we can’t move into our house for the amount of ‘stuff’ we have lying around, then we instinctively think that we really must declutter. However, sometimes having too much of our belongings lying around where they shouldn’t be isn’t always a clutter problem; it can also be a storage problem. You might think, ‘well, […]
Exercises to help build strength for removal workers
Jan
30
30
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 […]