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Having a courier van is essential if you want to work as a courier. There are only so many items you can fit in your car, and having your own van is especially important if you are self-employed. Below are five vans that we think are great for couriers, as well as how you can […]
If you haven’t worked as a courier for long, you may be confused when you hear the phrase ‘backload’. Backload is simply a way for couriers to make more money from their time on the road. Let’s take an example of a courier named Sam. Sam is based in Chester and works in Birmingham today, delivering […]
Being convicted of drink driving (a DR10 penalty) can result in many negative outcomes. You could face a large fine, a hefty levy of points on your licence, a driving ban for 12 months, and even, in some cases, a prison sentence. It will also alter your current insurance policy when you obtain points on your licence after a conviction. Insurance […]
The perils of driving when on drugs are paramount. Your senses become impaired, you become more aggressive, and you’re putting everyone else at risk, not just yourself. All drugs react to your body differently, and understanding their harmful side effects on your driving could mean the difference between life and death. Discover the effect of […]
Many factors can change the outcome of your drink driving conviction. Some of the most common ones are below, although ultimately, the severity of your punishment is determined by a magistrate’s court. Drink driving penalties Fines There are a few different fines, depending on the circumstances of your drink driving. Some of these are: • Being in charge […]
While many people still believe the drink drive limit is determined by the amount of alcoholic units you have consumed, this is not the case. It is impossible to say how many drinks the legal drink drive limit equates to, as it is different for each person. There are lots of factors that make you safe to drive […]
So you’ve passed your driving test. Congratulations! If you are keen to get on the road you need to make sure you are insured or that shiney new license will be taken away from you as soon as you’ve got it. To get insurance as a new driver, you are best to contact a specialist […]
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Currently, the drink drive limit is 80 milligrams of alcohol for every 100 millilitres of blood. Alternatively, the limits are 35 micrograms per 100ml of breath or 107 mg per 100ml of urine. There has been a lot of call for England, Northern Ireland and Wales to lower their drink drive limits in line with […]
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Operator licenses are required if you want to drive a heavy goods vehicle. The reason that operator licenses were introduced was to help ensure the safety of all road users when goods vehicles are being operated. Suppose you are operating a goods vehicle weighing over 3.5 tonnes gross plated weight or weighing more than 1,525kg when unladen and […]
Courier insurance is not just a choice but a legal requirement for businesses moving goods for others on UK roads. Unlike private cover, courier insurance is specifically designed for commercial courier use. It’s not an option; it’s a necessity for your business to operate within the law. What level of courier insurance do you need? The type of […]