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 […]
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Focus on: Parcelforce
Jun
22
22
It’s difficult to know which parcel company to trust with your packages, especially when some have a reputation for being inconsiderate with items. That’s why DeliveryQuoteCompare.com has a recommended list of parcel companies. One of those is Parcelforce, which is one of the top five parcel delivery companies in the UK. Parcelforce Worldwide is part […]
Finding return loads
Jun
21
21
Return loading, also known as back-loading, is the practice of making use of spare capacity on the return leg of a delivery journey. This means finding loads that need to be transported between areas close to those being visited by a returning vehicle. Return loads make more efficient use of resources, such as fuel and […]
What is pallet delivery?
Jun
20
20
A pallet, also known as a skid, is a flat transport structure that supports goods while being lifted by a forklift or pallet jack. It acts as the structural foundation for a secured load of multiple goods and due to the ease of transportation pallet delivery is regarded as a highly efficient and cost effective […]
Staying safe when climbing in and out of vehicles
Jun
18
18
National Falls Awareness Week begins on 18th June, so this is a good time for transport companies to think about their risk management strategies. A number of hazardous activities can cause couriers to fall from their vehicles, and transport companies have a legal duty to attempt to prevent this. The most common causes of falls […]
How much do courier services cost?
Jun
15
15
The answer to this question depends on a number of factors. The cost of courier services depends on what you want to send, how far it will be transported, when you want it delivered and what level of service you choose. The first thing that courier companies look at before giving you a quote is […]
What is freight forwarding?
Jun
14
14
Freight forwarding is a service used by companies or individuals that deal in international or multi-national imports and exports. Freight forwarders are used to manage the logistics of transporting goods by acting as an intermediary between the client and various transportation services. They take into account the type of goods and the client’s delivery requirements, […]
Remaining calm and courteous on the road
Jun
13
13
As far as courtesy on the road goes, the image of the professional van driver is not a good one. If you run a man and van service, consider whether you are contributing to the aggressive “white van man” stereotype. By being more considerate and reducing your anger behind the wheel, you will not only […]
Using a large item courier to send bulky items
Jun
12
12
When you need to transport an item that is too large, long or heavy for you to lift safely by yourself or fit into a small vehicle, you will need a large item courier service. Goods such as furniture and office equipment are often too bulky to send via a standard courier, so you will […]
How to get customers for your courier company
Jun
11
11
Whether you are starting a new courier company or trying to get more business for an established one, you need to think about marketing. There are many marketing strategies available to couriers now that were not around ten years ago, so it is worth familiarising yourself with them. Facebook offers comprehensive, low cost marketing opportunities […]