For the owner driver working in the courier industry, whether to buy into an established franchise or go it alone is a decision not to be taken lightly. Investing in a depot-based or courier franchise...

For an independent courier driver, the single most important investment you'll ever make in your business is the purchase of your vehicle. Your van is your office, meeting room, despatch, depot and...

For anyone planning to enter the world of delivery work, the rewards are many – especially if you're considering self-employment as an owner driver. Jobs in the industry can take you all over the...

While there are any amount of apps and gadgets on the market to make a courier's life easier, there's one that no professional driver should be without these days: the dashboard video camera...

Regardless of what industry or market they operate in, the last thing any enterprise in Charlotte would look forward to is the late arrival of its shipments to be late, arrive in poor condition, or...

Charlotte is one of the most prominent commercial hubs in North Carolina and is listed as the third fastest growing city in the United States of America. Due to its uptown commercialization and...

Shifting alone would be very much difficult for any of the person as anyone cannot manage everything as there they need someone to help so that they could be shifted in a proper manner. If you are...

The air freight and transportation has truly come a long way from where it began. Where once, it was the domain of only the big shot manufacturers who could afford the high prices of air cargo for...

In the past, even cash-strapped small businesses needed to make significant investments in infrastructure and facilities to ensure the storage and delivery of their products. This is no longer the...

Once you have embarked on investigating the possibility of becoming an owner-operator, the various elements of the process can get you bogged down at some point. However, one of the highlights for...

We all know that working in the haulage and logistics industry cannot be glitz and glamour all the time. Those moments when you have to address the exciting world of emission standards can put a...

It is true that truck drivers have a fair amount of time on their hands to think. As for anyone who has this luxury, thoughts and dreams of riches, success and ownership are frequent topics from the...

As our world continues to shrink and expand in a variety of ways, industries, such as shipping and logistics, are having to stay one step ahead of the game. Our industry as a whole is seeing this...

Imagine driving one of your long haul routes along long stretches of road with no traffic. Imagine a route with calm surroundings, minimal irate drivers and few distractions. This dream can be a...

As one of the most prolific creators of carbon footprints, haulage companies and freight forwarders have to take a substantial lead in becoming environmentally conscious. Not only is there a greater...