De-Stressing on Courier Jobs ? a Few Techniques

De-Stressing on Courier Jobs ? a Few Techniques

Drivers who get easily stressed are not the best candidates for courier jobs. The job can be tough, and you could find yourself coming up against some challenging scenarios. How do you cope in a crisis? Can you keep a level head? Even the most relaxed drivers get stressed sometimes, so here?s a few techniques

Driver’s Mate You Love to Hate

Driver’s Mate You Love to Hate

Some people are heaven to drive with ? other’s can be hell! If you do self employed courier jobs, here are four kinds of people not to let near your van.
No van is complete without a driver’s mate sitting in the passenger seat, and if you do self employed courier jobs and you have your

The Best Drive Time Slots

The Best Drive Time Slots

Getting the right drive time tunes can make or break a day. If you are running courier jobs, here are five great radio stations to get your day started.
The radio is a driver?s best friend ? it provides news, some tunes to keep you entertained, and lets you know about a snarl up on the

Special Valentine?s Day Deliveries

Special Valentine?s Day Deliveries

When it comes to courier jobs, the only time of year that can rival Christmas in terms of workload is Valentine?s Day. Couriers all over the country take on the role of Cupid, delivering flowers, cards and love to our nearest and dearest. As you might imagine, the poor folk making these deliveries can get

Postman Cat Amongst the Pigeons

Postman Cat Amongst the Pigeons

With the current state of the Royal Mail, and all the postal delays, you may feel that a chimpanzee would do a better job than your current postie, and who knows you could even be right. The truth is that animals have been working courier jobs for centuries, and as we?ve yet to see a

Postman Pat: Why He Should Have Been a Courier

Postman Pat: Why He Should Have Been a Courier

Postman Pat is probably the most reliable, friendly and responsible postman in the world. And deep down, we all wish he was the one delivering our post, particularly given the current state of the British Royal Mail.
His red van and black cat are images instilled in minds all over the world, and come to the

Economy Beyond Gas: Three Things You Can Do to Save Money on Your Car’s Brakes

Economy Beyond Gas: Three Things You Can Do to Save Money on Your Car’s Brakes

Almost everything you read about driving your car in an economical manner tells you about how to get more miles per gallon.  But remember, fuel is not the only cost of operating your car.  Yes, it’s the one cost that you pay the most often, but what about the other costs of maintaining your car? 

Lucky Mascots For Van Drivers

Lucky Mascots For Van Drivers

For as long as cars have been on the road, drivers have been adorning their windshields with lucky amulets designed to provide them with safety on their long journeys. These amulets differ throughout the world, from the evil eyes of Turkey and the Middle East to the slightly stranger rabbit feet often used as a

The Best and Worst Roundabouts in the UK

The Best and Worst Roundabouts in the UK

Roundabouts, rotary systems, islands or traffic circles, whatever you decide to call them one thing?s certain, we Brit?s have a love affair with roundabouts. Whilst Americans may not understand them, Kevin Beresford?s book on the best roundabouts of Britain became an instant bestseller here in the United Kingdom. There is even a Roundabout Appreciation Society

How To Choose A Front End Loader For Your Application

How To Choose A Front End Loader For Your Application

When considering the purchase of an articulated front end loader, there are many factors that you need to consider. These include:
What weight do you need to lift?
Is there an operating weight you need to stay under?
Is there a width requirement you need to stay under?
Is there a lift height requirement?
Are you usually on even terrain