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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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Halloween shouldn’t spell disaster

Three reasons why couriers need to be careful … Make no bones about it, the end of October means one thing: it’s time to eat, drink and be scary, as Halloween is upon us once again! But that also means darker nights, dreary weather and dreadful driving conditions. Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic end-of-harvest […]

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Fall Back! The clocks are turning back.

The phrase ‘spring forward, fall back’ is familiar to most of us, in relation to changing our clocks in Spring and Winter. With gaining an hour at the end of October, what are the implications for drivers as we move into the darker winter nights? Why do we change the clocks? Did you know that […]

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Tread carefully during Tyre Safety Month

If your tyres don’t stop you, what will? That is the message being promoted during tyre safety month this October. Tyre safety is of vital importance each and every day, and this is specifically highlighted during the month of October for the Tyre Safety Month campaign run by tyresafe.org. According to statistics from Tyre Safe, […]

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Are you subcontracting without the right cover?

Using subcontractors to fill in any skills gaps within your company is a common practice, but did you know that there are two classifications for subcontractors? It is important to know the correct status to avoid potential fines or penalties and ensure you are adequately protected in the case of any claims. It is your […]

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Our top ten tips for reducing on the road costs

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 at an all-time high1, inflation rising at the highest rate for 40 years2 and the cost of second-hand vehicles hitting an unprecedented level,3 we understand the pressures you are under. Whilst […]

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‘Pesky paperwork’- why we need it.

We appreciate that when it comes to sorting out your insurance, knowing what paperwork is needed and then filling in the forms (again!) may seem like just another tedious admin task to add to your busy day. However, there are certain documents that are necessary to validate your policy. Whenever possible, make sure you have […]

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“Summer time…and the driving is easy…”

As summer approaches and temperatures rise, so does the volume of online purchases. The promise of outdoor activities signals the start of an influx of deliveries from garden kit to takeaways, so it’s not surprising that many drivers are contemplating the opportunities offered by becoming a courier. This is a busy time for us at […]

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