How to pick up (and keep) business as a self-employed courier driver If you have or are about to take the step into becoming a self-employed courier, the good news I that there is still a shortage of qualified and experience drivers to meet the thousands of delivery jobs that are required every single day. […]
For most of us, it’s not getting any easier to make ends meet, especially when running a business as a courier. With fuel prices predicted to remain flat for the next 3 years, having hit an all-time high in 20221, goods in shops still being more expensive than they were 2 years ago,2 and car […]
In 2023, van insurance rose by 35.9% – the fastest rate for six years.1 Annual premiums for a new van insurance policy were quoted at £500 to £999 a year, making this the highest the insurance sector has seen since 2017. Private car owners saw premiums rise by 12% in the last quarter of 2023, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
