2911. Print Wraps - Affordable Publicity for a Courier Driver
August 16, 2016
For a typical courier driver who is also a self-employed businessperson, their vehicle is a ready-made advertising platform. So, why aren’t you using it as such? Glossy Vehicles There’s nothing new in splashing your company name, and even proposition, across your vehicle. Peo...
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2912. Motor Industry's Mid-Sized Van Survey Analysis
August 16, 2016
Some soothsayers are predicting the near extinction of the large van as the first choice of many companies providing courier work services. This is based upon the latest market survey which shows mid-range van sales sailing away on the crest of the wave, with sales in the bigger segments lo...
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2913. Larger Van Buying Trends Diversify in Courier Work
August 16, 2016
A large van sales survey continues to show that buying preferences within the courier work segment are changing. The old ‘top marques’ can no longer count on having the market to themselves. The Survey The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ survey has shown that things are c...
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2914. Where Have all the Compact Vans Gone?
August 16, 2016
It was widely predicted, just a few short years ago, that the increasing marketplace demand for courier work services would drive a massive increase in sales for all types of vans – including the small compact variety. Yet the latest figures from surveys show that this ‘compact van boom’ jus...
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2915. Self-Employed Courier Driver Jobs in the Next Generation
August 16, 2016
The importance of self-employed courier driver jobs to the UK economy isn’t in doubt. Not only is the industry exceptionally important in terms of the taxation revenue it generates for the exchequer, but it’s also critical as one of the main logistical arteries of UK industry and commerce. ...
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2916. HGV Roadside Facilities Finally Getting Attention
August 15, 2016
Almost any experienced HGV driver engaging in haulage and delivery work will tell you that the roadside facilities in the UK for this class of vehicle can be appalling. That’s why the independent Transport Focus group’s report, arguing that more must be done, has been so widely welcomed in t...
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2917. HGV Employee Taxation - Don't Get Confused
August 15, 2016
The RHA (Road Haulage Association) and HMRC are working hard to try and correct some common misconceptions about the taxation of self-employed HGV drivers with haulage contracts. It’s recognised by all parties that misunderstandings are possible, and that might leave both employers and the ...
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2918. BIFA Announces the Opening of Entries for its 2016 Awards
August 15, 2016
British haulage companies can start getting ready for the 2016 BIFA Awards ceremony to be held at a gala BIFA luncheon at The Brewery in London on the 19th of January 2017. BIFA (the British International Freight Association) recently announced that it was accepting entries for its 2016 Frei...
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2919. Five a Day Keeps Drivers Happy, Healthy and in the Cabin
August 15, 2016
We all know that we should be eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day – but for truck drivers who are on the road for long hours and on a tight schedule, getting their “five a day” isn’t always that easy. For fleet operators or even the independent driver, reducing driver down tim...
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2920. EU Truck Manufacturers Price Fixing Scandal.
August 15, 2016
Haulage companies operate in a highly competitive business world where the difference between profit and loss can be marginal. As a result, every aspect of their operations must be carefully considered to find the right balance between cost, quality, service and price. One of the major outla...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
