Category: Courier Industry News

A DPD courier driver who was sacked after thieves stole his van full with parcels has been offered his job back.

Living in remote areas can have it perks. Unfortunately, none of those perks include parcel delivery, well, until now.

Dash cams of forward facing cameras in vans are not a new thing now, they have been in operation quite some time in fact. However, a range of 3G connected cameras are offering even more than their not connected counterpart.

There is little doubt that the offer insurance companies provide to couriers has seen great changes in recent times. This is mainly down to the so-called ‘Gig’ economy which many couriers are employed in now. This way of working sees couriers picking up work when they can and often using their own vehicles to complete it. Compared to a salaried employee using a company vehicle to deliver goods, this is quite a change.

Whilst many consumers regularly use online shopping, it seems that an increasing number of people are looking for faster delivery times. According to a study carried out by Whistl, almost 1 in 5 want same or next-day delivery services when they’re shopping online. Although consumers in large cities are most keen to take advantage of fast shipping services, the delivery management firm has reported an overall increase in the demand for quick deliveries.

If you’re getting started as a courier, and using your own vehicle to transport parcels, you’ve probably struggled to find insurance which covers you during working hours. The phrase you’re probably fed up with hearing is “Hire and Reward”. Essentially, the courier company is hiring your services and rewarding you for them. Don’t confuse this with haulage insurance, which is really only intended for long distance transport companies who don’t make multiple stops en route.

If you are setting up in business as a courier then arranging courier insurance is vital. You may even be working for an employer who expects you to sort this out yourself. Whatever the reasons you are needing to take out courier insurance, knowing what to look out for is key. As with any other form of trade that operates on the nation’s roads, you need to have the correct cover in place for full protection when working. But what should your courier insurance cover?

Taxi drivers and local van couriers have been among the most enthusiastic adopters of electric and hybrid vehicles as they bring significant lower costs per mile. New models will spread those benefits to more commercial vehicle users.

Breaking news in the world of courier insurance revolves around Uber. The global tech transportation company has revealed that independent couriers working for Uber Eats will be able to access free insurance cover in nine European countries. This free insurance package will be available to any independent couriers with an active Uber account in the European markets covered. In what is a massive gift to its couriers, the cheap courier insurance package will be totally free to take up for eligible couriers.

Hermes, the consumer courier delivery specialist, has offered both its clients and the consumers of their clients a money back guarantee on deliveries not made in the build up before Christmas.

The SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) released figures for the registration of new LCV’s on 4^th September 2017 with sales of 57,368 vehicles being registered, this is a full 4.2% down compared with September 2016.

In an attempt to produce more realistic emissions and fuel economy data for new cars, the next few months will see the introduction and overhaul of emissions testing for new vehicles.

August has seen a healthy increase in the registrations of vans throughout the UK, and the 1.5% increase has cemented its position as the best August performance in 12 years.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) stated that the new road charge proposals announced by the Mayor of London could prove to have a positive impact for freight operators. The scheme is said to measure road charge rates based on several different factors, including the distance travelled by a vehicle, and the vehicles emissions.

International e-delivery company ParcelHero comments on Amazons quarterly profit report, stating that the “Jam tomorrow” transport plans have paid off.

There has always been the mumbling of environmental and ecological concern surrounding the growing courier industry. With such a vast network of vehicles almost always active, technological advancements are trying to steer us towards the use of more environmentally friendly vehicles, and away from older models that have higher levels of emissions.

If you have been a courier already, then you may be well aware of the insurance requirements that come along with the business. If you are looking to venture into the industry than this may be your first time reading up on how courier insurance works. In that case this article could help inform you on how couriers insurance works, and furthermore how you can save on your courier premium.

As online shopping grows in popularity, the influx of parcels on the postal service over the festive season gets bigger year on year. For many retailers, the solution has been to contract the services of a courier company, and that means that there are plenty of couriering jobs available over the Christmas season.