Who knew Dave lives in Kew Gardens?

Hi mate, can you share on how you find your own clients? What do you search for on google? Appreciate any response

Enjoyable video Dave 👍

I think alot of people knew where you were going in the "Preston Area" b4 you mentioned Warton..lol. I spent a couple of years shuttling between there and Brough.....and "Anglesey"...and "North Yorkshire"....and "Blackburn area" plus others.. .... As you go out on the A17 I used always stop at the that big farm shop/truck/coach stop...the one opposite the other farm shop with the Military plane outside....on the way back it was good for a cuppa and a snooze out the back. Nice garden by the way

Hi Dave , I am renewing my adr insurance , can I ask who you took your policy out with, Thanks Greg

Hi, thinking of getting into been a courier and needing some advice. So when complete a job how do you go about invoicing the customer, what would be the process for you when getting paid for a job. Regards Chris

Quick question Dave, getting back to same day work and am deciding between a crafter or relay/boxer. In terms of comfort which on do you prefer? Currently in a movano lwb which I don’t like! I am also thinking of starting a KZfaq channel so any advise to get going would be good.

Seems like the smaller van is not big enough for you ego

Tax deductable are maintainance

Have you tried Shipley for work I no someone make alot of money out of it.

What does it take to set up as a logistics company do you need permits licences cos I'm thinking of starting up.

If you post a job on cx and had twenty quality quotes then there is always nineteen disappointed.

Hi Dave, thanks for these wonderful pieces of information regarding courier Jobs/business. Iam based in coventry as i have just relocated to the UK and been here for just 3 months. My background business is Transportation from my country. I have learnt alot from you, made some decisions already regarding courier work because of your frankness, openeness and reality, which gives a beginner some answers to very fundamental business questions. I really want to begin but am impeded because of Driving License requirements and a couple of other things. However, one thing that you have not cracked for me is the access to backload pick-ups. CX has had alot of negative comments and wouldnt wish to use them anyway and besides their fees, to me are quite unreasonable. I am therefore wondering what options and or which other platforms are there to substitute CX, otherwise thanks for being a good realistic influencer.

Hi Dave, Me again. I am not on 'The Courier Exchange'. I was on it about 5 years ago but I found the job prices low. I did consider joining again a few months ago but I have been put off by all the negative comments. I have decided to invest in more advertising and a Website rebrand and try to get my own customers again. It has not been easy having to downsize from my 3.5 ton to a Ford Transit Connect L2 due to loss of sight in my left eye. I am now having to try to get work for a smaller van as my previous customers only have work for a LWB.

Hi Dave, Another good video. I see you were in my area, Letchworth. I am based in Stevenage.

It's no good loading through side doors anyway just asking for damage.

I drive 14,000 miles a month the van has to go for a service every 3 weeks!

Thanks for the video

had a luton a few years ago, fuel comsumtion was a pain, as you describe, have a LWB transit now , takes three pallets, and good on MPG,

You've had it too easy😅. Tell your wife when she's kicking you to the kerb to get in touch!!😂😂

I went 😂 on a bit of a buying spree. It was necessary to make four 85-mile trips to pick up my winning and bring them back. I would have gladly paid 1.30 a mile in your choice of currency just to have had a bit of help😂 too bad you're out of area.😅

Hi Dave, totally agree with your comments aboit this job not being easy. It is bloody hard and you really do need to work at it. I mainly follow you, James, the Saints man and Neptune up in Scotland. You all work bloody hard and are very good at what you do. (As am I! Lol). Keep the videos coming, fornightly of course, and keep the wheels turning!

Hi Dave, What is considered good rate for LWB van?

Please if you could answer question. I come across a job with 10 non-flammable gas bottles, each bottle weighing 45 kg but gas was 21 kg. So total gross weight 450 but gas weight 210kg. So does it come under ADR because of gross weight or not. Thanks

Use me as a thumbs up button if you want anvil to continue making videos every week!🫡

Hey Dave. Stay safe out there. I'm out of the game for the foreseeable as my van got written off by a polish lorry 3 weeks ago. I'm lucky to be alive and I want all drivers to know how easily your life can get turned upside down. Love the videos. Take care.

Some weeks don't work for 1 or 2 days can't get work don't matter what I bid to many on cx not much work

I live in brightion I'd rather sleep under the pier than do it cheap . I don't care if the delivery is going to my next-door neighbours hse my time aint free

been a courier 23 years never seen the trade take a dump. CX has killed the industry with shit drivers shit vans and shit prices . Ya professional driver aint gonna do a 200 mile job for 50 notes . In steps Ronnie Romanian and polish paul with there silly price .CX don't give shit they got there subscription off Ronnie

Magnetic signs...Hi Dave, i totally agree with your comments regarding magnetic signs. I have used them.for donkeys years and luckily enough my regular customers don't mind. As you say, they are easily removed if the customer requires me to do that. Great video as usual Dave.... keep those wheels moving 👍

Why don’t you get a night heater fitted to the van with an extra battery and have a bed set up in the back of the van ?

Hi mate, I’m looking to buy a Luton van, do you think I’d need a tail lift or am I good to go

Hi Dave, I’ve asked James but seems like he’s too busy to answer. What if I subcontract somebody on CX and the load get damaged or missing?

tuesdays is the 9th!

I am deeply honoured to be the first “question of the week” 😂 Keep up the good work, I like the cut of your jib sir.

Cheers Dave, a quiet week to. What insurance company/broker do you use? I’m struggling to find an ADR insurer. That’s mate. Gary- Locke Logistics of Lymm

Thanks for the videos mate. Question for you, do you need the bulk head in the van for ADR work ?

Hello Dave Where are you based ? You sound like Manchester, I’m from Bury

Nice video Dave..when needed i also use traelodges....basic but clean...ive also used Days Inn....much prefer a Travelodge

NOOO WAY TO START CX IN 2024 THERE NO JOB IF YOU WANT TO WORK FOR 100 A DAY GO FOR IT ,,,,

Hi mate m, been watching for a while now, love the videos Just a quick question, I’m assuming you get pallets for most of your trips, what happens if the customer doesn’t have a pump truck or something to take the items off, or is it more times they have a fork lift or something available Thank you

If you can't afford to service give the job up now😂😂😂😂

Your wife looks after you too well,your too fussy! 😂

I’ve noticed that a lot of the couriers on here don’t have sign written vans. Is there a reason? Do your customers not like it?

Informative as always Dave, was a pleasure meeting in person!

Good morning Dave. Betty blue looking good and now she’s got fresh blood in her motor 😊 Sounds like a good week especially staying in the Hobbits hotel lol 😂

Keep rocking dave

Thanks for covering some work this week pal

You may get a shock with the price of the brakes .as for the oil cut the manufacturer oil change interval in half at least so if they say 12 k oil change do it at 6k . When you do site clearance do you stay in the van and do no hand balling or are you actually clearing ?

For some loads it says company id needed what is this? Is this what you collected and can you do the job with normal id documents