We are stating nothing new when we say that couriers spend most of their working day on the road. Whilst Britain’s roads are among some of the safest in the world, that doesn’t mean that accidents don’t happen, or obstacles and challenges are not presented. As an industry that has its employees on the road […]
Category: Motor Industry
Couriers beware! Parking fines on the increase
Our latest article follows a recent report, study and statistics which show that parking fines are on the rise. The problem with a job like a courier or delivery driver, is that they are on the road far more than the average car or van user. This makes couriers at greater risk of encountering parking […]
What should all couriers keep in their vehicles?
When it comes to any job (or anything we do in life for that matter) there is nothing wrong with planning and having contingency plans. As you will all be aware, a courier is on the road for more than 90% of the day and the vehicle becomes the static office that many of us […]
Useful features and advice for Sat Navs for couriers
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Sat Navs are valuable (and invaluable) pieces of equipment. Everyone can find use and benefit from having one of these in their car or vehicles. To someone like a courier or anyone who is constantly on the road for their work, going from one place to another, Sat Navs are vital for […]
Clean air zones and courier businesses
Many of you will know that leading same day courier company Rock Solid Deliveries are based in Birmingham. Birmingham has recently introduced a clean air zone in the city, meaning that highly polluting vehicles are charged for entry into the city centre. Bath has a similar scheme, there are plans for others in cities across […]
How does bad weather affect transportation and delivery?
This is an article which can not only apply to courier and delivery companies like ours, but also wider and larger scale transportation services which operate on a commercial basis. We are all at the mercy of the weather, and living in the UK we know this better than anyone. This is perhaps a poignant […]