Record Payout In Car Insurance Claims

As a courier driver it is quite possible that you also own a family car. If that is the case, you may find it of interest to read that in the first quarter of 2025 motor insurance companies paid out … Continue reading

What Is A Self Employed Courier Driver’s Biggest Expense?

If you are a sole trader setting up your own courier service business you will have a number of business expenses but which is likely to be the biggest one assuming you do not employ anyone? Well, if you need … Continue reading

Has The Cost Of Insuring Your Courier Van Fallen?

If you are running your own courier service business you will be using a vehicle to deliver parcels to customers. A lot of couriers use a van for this purpose. You will have insurance cover in place – it is … Continue reading

Where To Purchase A Used Courier Van

If you are setting up your own courier service business for the first time, perhaps having worked for a courier company for a number of years, then you will need a vehicle to transport parcels and other items. Probably, the … Continue reading

2024 – A Better Year For New Van Registrations

If you are a courier driver then you will be aware that the most popular type of vehicle used to make parcel deliveries here in the UK is a van also known as a Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV). So, how … Continue reading

Car Insurance Premiums Come Down Once More

Good news – Car insurance premiums have fallen for yet another quarter according to a car insurance price index produced by a leading price comparison website – Confused.com. In the 4th quarter of 2024, the average amount paid by motorists … Continue reading

What is Fronting?

There are numerous things that a motor insurance company takes into consideration when calculating how much to charge you to insure your vehicle. For instance, where you happen to live as some areas are more susceptible to vehicle theft, the … Continue reading

Sale Of New Vans Goes Up In October 2024

If you run your own courier service business, whether you operate with one vehicle or a fleet of them, then it is quite possible that the vehicle(s) you will be using to deliver parcels is a van otherwise known as … Continue reading

Insurers Pay Out More For Motor Insurance Claims

You may be surprised to hear just how much motor insurance companies pay out to meet claims here in the UK. The figures do sound particularly high so why not read on to find out more. According to data published … Continue reading

Is There A Shortage Of Delivery Drivers?

You may find it of interest to read that there would appear to be a significant shortfall in the number of courier and delivery drivers here in the UK. Obviously this will no doubt cause concern for the industry but … Continue reading