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Clean = Green | How can drivers reduce carbon emissions?

According to research from motor manufacturer Vauxhall, vans are responsible for 18.2% of transport-related CO2 emissions in the UK and nearly 5% of the UK’s total carbon emissions each year. Vauxhall calculated emissions could be reduced by nearly 20 million tonnes every year if UK vans were replaced or converted into fully electric vehicles.1 While […]

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6 Most Popular UK Service Stations

Courier driving can be long hours and hard graft. As a driver you’ll need regular pit stops to relax and recharge. But how do you know which UK service stations are worth stopping at? Whilst there are loads of online reviews from other drivers, you might not have time to sift through endless comments and […]

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New Year, new goals for courier drivers

2024 is the year to achieve your goals! Every year, millions of people start the year with great intensions to make and stick to their New Year’s resolutions. If you give up on your goals- you are not alone. 64% of those that make New Year’s goals, end up giving up in the first month1! […]

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What is GAP Insurance?

If you are unfortunate enough to write-off your vehicle completely, or it is stolen, you could be left out of pocket when it comes to making an insurance claim. Fortunately, there is insurance cover that can help.  GAP Insurance is an acronym for ‘Guaranteed Asset Protection’ and it covers the financial gap between the actual […]

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How to make a car insurance claim

Needing to make a car insurance claim, for whatever reason, is a hassle you could do without! Our helpful claims service aims to get you back on the road (and earning again!) as quickly and painlessly as possible.Our knowledgeable UK based call centre is on hand 24/7 to help you during a stressful time. Why […]

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The Business Energy Bill Scheme is about to change.

In January, the Government announced a new scaled-back energy support scheme for businesses from the start of April. The Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) is a support package on energy for businesses, charities, and the public sector, ahead of the current scheme ending in March. All eligible UK businesses and other non-domestic energy users will receive a discount on high energy bills until 31 March 2024.

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Thinking of switching to Electric Vans?

Electric vehicles involve both environmental and economic based considerations. Reducing urban pollution and our carbon footprint is one reason for investing in electric vehicles (EVs). As detailed in The Road to Zero strategy, the Government’s ambition is to end the sale of new conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040. The target is […]

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Road Safety Week 14-20th November 2022

The theme of Road Safety Week 2022, which takes place between November 14 and 20, is SAFE ROADS FOR ALL, according to Brake.org. It is the UK’s biggest annual road safety campaign, bringing communities and professionals together to advocate for everyone’s right to travel safely on our roads. The aim of Road Safety Week is […]

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