A big transport contract can either make or break a haulage company, especially a smaller independent one. A good one offers the possibility of long-term income, a good case that will go on testimonials and referrals and, of course, a profitable job. A good contract on paper offers protection for...

Getting regular haulage jobs is often the biggest problem of independents in the delivery industry. While many prefer staying independent because of the freedom, there may be times that this arrangement may feel less secure than being employed by a large organisation. Still, delivery professional...

Back load jobs are gaining in popularity for smaller businesses and people who want to save on delivery costs. In fact, given that there are more small and medium sized businesses than big enterprises (and the number is still growing, in no small part due to the internet), many independent haulag...

With the holiday season coming up, many people are looking for extra work to earn additional income - whether its for purchasing extra gifts, to take a trip, or just to have some extra money to start the new year right.  Fortunately, the holiday season also brings many opportunities to earn some ...

Being the owner driver of your car, truck, or van entails many responsibilities, both technical and fiscal. There's the cost of engine maintenance, insurance, cleaning, fuel, not to mention parking, licenses, registrations, car washes, operation costs, and the like. It's also an expensive busines...

Today’s fast-paced and exciting digital world has brought about great change in the workplace. Although some new jobs that did not exist a century ago have come into being, such as being a webmaster, computer programmer, aps designer, dot.com venture capitalist, traditional jobs such as being a d...

Since the days of the Pony Express, couriers have always been seen as romantic, adventurous, and somewhat heroic figures. And why not? They really are heroes. They dedicate themselves, sometimes risking life and limb, to the service of others. People entrust them with important letters, documents...

For many people in the delivery business, having an online presence to gain more courier jobs is often interpreted as having a website. While it is indeed instrumental to growing your business, the reality is that just having a website alone may not be enough.

Here are a few steps you can...

Many independents in the haulage and delivery industry are often told that an online presence is absolutely necessary in securing regular courier jobs, and, for many, this means coming up with a website to advertise services. Is having a website really useful when it comes to getting more deliver...

Sure, you’re probably a big, strong, tough delivery person – you definitely have to be to keep at those courier jobs! But are you tough enough to digest any of these true creepy stories without getting the chills? Read on and find out!

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