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The Budget

The Budget – What It Means For Delivery Workers

Mar
21

The Government unveiled their Budget plans today, with some good news for those whose livelihood is made out on the UK’s roads. Will fuel duty has been frozen, the 1% increase that was originally planned for September now scrapped, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has voiced its disappointment that it won’t be reduced. The fuel […]

Different Options For Parcel Delivery

Mar
20

So you have got a parcel that has to be delivered, but do you know which type of service to choose to get your parcel delivered on time and at the right price. Do you choose express delivery or door to door. Logic says that the cheaper the service, the longer the parcel will take […]

shipping types

Different Kinds Of Shipping

Mar
18

There are many ways you can send items or goods from A to B, either nationally or internationally. Each has different restrictions, requirements, costs or fees, and may be better suited for certain types or amounts of deliveries than others. But how do you know which to choose? Let’s start with freight shipping. Freight really […]

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Shipping Terms and Conditions

Mar
15

By shipping your items internationally you’re agreeing to a set of rules and regulations that govern how, by which means, and by whom your shipment is delivered. While terms and conditions can seem intimidating to review, taking the time to read through the small print can help you determine which company is the best choice […]

Haulage

Haulage Types

Mar
13

Haulage is a great way to move your goods or items around. The term refers to the business of moving freight, or goods, from one place to another. There are a number of different haulage types to choose from, depending on the destination or type of goods or items that you want to transport. Here’s […]

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Finding Delivery Jobs

Mar
11

If you’re in the delivery business and looking for more work, DQC is one of the best places to start. Our online marketplace is full of people looking for help moving parcels, packages, furniture, pallets and freight from A to B, so there’s no reason you couldn’t get started today! To make it easier for […]

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Cheapest Ways Of Couriering Items

Mar
8

While Delivery Quote Compare can help you find competitively priced couriers with our bidding system, there’s still one way of getting great low costs when trying to courier something that’s available anywhere. If budget is a huge concern for you then couriering your item via a return or back load can help reduce the price […]

air freight

Where Do International Couriers Go?

Mar
6

Should you be curious, or confused, about just where an international courier can deliver your items to, then rest assured that pretty much the entire world is covered by the courier network. Don’t believe us? Use our online form to get free quotes and find out! Couriers can deliver items from the UK to most […]

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Moving A Static Caravan

Mar
4

Although the whole point behind buying a static caravan is that it stays where it is, there may come a time when you’d like to move your caravan to a new home on a new site, perhaps several hundred miles away from where it currently sits. Just because your caravan doesn’t have wheels, doesn’t make […]

Pallet

Getting The Most Out Of Your Pallet

Mar
1

When looking to send something bulky, heavy or unwieldy then pallet delivery may be just what you need. In fact, if you’re sending multiple items to one address then it’s also worth considering using a pallet and consolidating your delivery costs. As with parcels, pallets come with a variety of delivery options from economy to […]