1501. Can the Lane Rental Scheme Help or Hinder Owner Drivers?
May 04, 2018
Traffic issues are probably the biggest source of stress in the life of an owner driver. Roads that are blocked due to construction can have a massive impact on the amount of time lorry drivers have to spend on the road. The government’s lane rental scheme has been devised as a technique to decrease...
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1502. Courier Work Through the Centuries: 4 Delivery Methods
May 04, 2018
In a world of next-day deliveries, precise to-the-hour delivery slots and live parcel tracking, it’s hard to imagine courier work in some of its more rustic forms. But before we had the help of modern technology and transport, humans had many ingenious means of getting a package from A to B. Here, w...
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1503. Marketing 101 for Courier Companies
May 04, 2018
Marketing your courier business needn’t be a headache: it’s all about formulating the right strategy and embracing innovative new ways to reach consumers. With more channels on offer than ever before, it can sometimes feel like your marketing budget is being stretched a little thin, but with creativ...
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1504. Safe and Sober Couriers: How to Prevent Drunk Driving
May 04, 2018
As any employer whose business involves courier work will know, logistics companies shoulder a significant amount of responsibility every time a fleet goes out on the road. The practice of the business takes place on public highways, where fellow drivers are put at risk by anyone driving irresponsib...
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1505. 5 Consumer Crazes that Couriers Should Consider
May 04, 2018
In the courier industry, it's easy to focus on logistical details and forget how much consumer expectations shape the industry. But shape it they do: in recent years courier jobs have changed beyond recognition, and all of the innovation stems from the end recipient’s desire to receive their goods i...
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1506. The Vampire Economy: The Next Frontier for Courier Jobs
May 04, 2018
Late-night deliveries are the next big step in the world of courier jobs. As things stand, there’s a gap between consumer demand and delivery practice, and we as freight exchange users need to get wise to that hole in the market. We have the capability of standing at the forefront of the newest nich...
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1507. Unravelling the Mysteries of the Phantom Traffic Jam
May 04, 2018
Forget the Loch Ness Monster. Forget the Abominable Snowman. The real mystery on this planet is the traffic jam... Well, the phantom traffic jam, to be precise (there’s nothing mysterious about the common-or-garden variety – every owner driver knows what those are…).
In response, in a heroi...
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1508. The Growing Advantages to Operating a Green Courier Vehicle
May 04, 2018
The government is planning to relax the licensing for vans that use alternative fuels. In this article, I explore how these measures can incentivise owner drivers to consider upgrading to a green vehicle for their work.
Changes in Legislation
In March, the government announced that...
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1509. How to Conduct Your Courier Business Transparently
May 04, 2018
Transparency is so much more than a buzzword. It’s a fundamental aspect of good business, and one which should guide every decision that we make. When it comes to courier work in particular, transparency is of paramount importance. It allows for trusted, fluent relationships between management, driv...
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1510. Valderrama, Spain: A Bucket List Golfing Experience
May 04, 2018
Golf is a sport that is not only enjoyable, but that is – as most people who have been bitten by the golfing bug will attest to – also rather addictive. Whether you are a regular club player who can’t let a weekend go by without hitting the greens or whether you only manage to get out to enjoy the s...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
