Hi mate, can you share on how you find your own clients? What do you search for on google? Appreciate any response
@anvillogistics47712 сағат бұрын
@@anasmiah6740 hard work, emails, leaflets and cold calling Most times you fail but keep trying
@anasmiah67409 сағат бұрын
@@anvillogistics477 thank you mate
@lukeebery905114 сағат бұрын
Enjoyable video Dave 👍
@shaungilmartin150521 сағат бұрын
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
@backroadbiker7277Күн бұрын
Hi Dave , I am renewing my adr insurance , can I ask who you took your policy out with, Thanks Greg
@anvillogistics477Күн бұрын
@@backroadbiker7277 try Radius in West Yorkshire
@backroadbiker7277Күн бұрын
@@anvillogistics477 Cheers
@theyorkshireman19736 күн бұрын
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
@anvillogistics4776 күн бұрын
@@theyorkshireman1973 if you are using a platform like the Courier exchange then invoices are automatically generated for you depending the customers payment terms. Most are generally 30 days from the end of the month. If you have your own direct customer you would make your own invoice arrangements and payment terms
@theyorkshireman19736 күн бұрын
@@anvillogistics477 thanks for the advice very much appreciated
@Beechyonthemove6 күн бұрын
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.
@anvillogistics4776 күн бұрын
@@Beechyonthemove crafter for me, I’ve had a relay and in my opinion there is no comparison As for KZfaq just set up a channel and it’ll grow organically, I’ll plug it
@Beechyonthemove6 күн бұрын
@@anvillogistics477 cheers
@JackJones-tr8tt8 күн бұрын
Seems like the smaller van is not big enough for you ego
@anvillogistics4778 күн бұрын
@@JackJones-tr8tt or my belly
@johnfitton37168 күн бұрын
Tax deductable are maintainance
@StephenKelly-b1g9 күн бұрын
Have you tried Shipley for work I no someone make alot of money out of it.
@StephenKelly-b1g10 күн бұрын
What does it take to set up as a logistics company do you need permits licences cos I'm thinking of starting up.
@anvillogistics47710 күн бұрын
@@StephenKelly-b1g watch this it may help kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eriSltVzmd24eIU.htmlsi=MEluem2_ZV0Bml35
@julianrowe997312 күн бұрын
If you post a job on cx and had twenty quality quotes then there is always nineteen disappointed.
@anvillogistics47712 күн бұрын
@@julianrowe9973 very true
@sidneymukalazi181614 күн бұрын
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.
@anvillogistics47714 күн бұрын
@@sidneymukalazi1816 other platforms you can try are Same day courier network SDCN, or Delivery app. One is free and the other has a monthly subscription. To be honest none of this offer as much as the Courier Exchange I’m afraid
@kccouriers666214 күн бұрын
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.
@Robert-nt3xc3 күн бұрын
Where would you advertise just out of curiosity ? I’m struggling on the cx and want to start to get my own customers but don’t know how to go about it if you get me. Thanks
@kccouriers66623 күн бұрын
Just a case of calling in to all your local firms in person having a chat and leave a card.
@Robert-nt3xc3 күн бұрын
@@kccouriers6662 thank you ☺️
@kccouriers666214 күн бұрын
Hi Dave, Another good video. I see you were in my area, Letchworth. I am based in Stevenage.
@DaleSteel14 күн бұрын
It's no good loading through side doors anyway just asking for damage.
@KowBoySpace15 күн бұрын
I drive 14,000 miles a month the van has to go for a service every 3 weeks!
@francscorner425418 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video
@cblogistics-dbx20 күн бұрын
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,
@Alan-bx9lb23 күн бұрын
You've had it too easy😅. Tell your wife when she's kicking you to the kerb to get in touch!!😂😂
@ManMountainMetals25 күн бұрын
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.😅
@PTRsTransport25 күн бұрын
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!
@KestasSereckis-st4tk26 күн бұрын
Hi Dave, What is considered good rate for LWB van?
@anvillogistics47726 күн бұрын
@@KestasSereckis-st4tk in my opinion between 1.30 to 1.50 per mile for a standard load. However on the CX it’s extremely difficult to get that
@charanjitlalia170926 күн бұрын
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
@anvillogistics47726 күн бұрын
@@charanjitlalia1709 what type of gas was it?
@charanjitlalia170926 күн бұрын
2.2 class
@charanjitlalia170926 күн бұрын
Used for fridges
@anvillogistics47726 күн бұрын
@@charanjitlalia1709 feta.co.uk/client/files/FETA/Carraige%20of%20Gas%20Cylinders%20Guidance%20Final%20270721docx.pdf Check this out
@rashh138927 күн бұрын
Use me as a thumbs up button if you want anvil to continue making videos every week!🫡
@GrahamReid3425 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@user-ly9ek1wq5m28 күн бұрын
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.
@anvillogistics47728 күн бұрын
@@user-ly9ek1wq5m I’m glad you came out intact
@user-ly9ek1wq5m28 күн бұрын
19 ribs, mangled foot and a punctured lung but I'm lucky that I could see my daughter again. Could happen to anyone.
@anvillogistics47728 күн бұрын
@@user-ly9ek1wq5m jeepers, you sound lucky to be still with us. You take care
@ivanspencer149928 күн бұрын
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
@mikecox291828 күн бұрын
I'm in the exact same boat I am charging 75p a mile small van and I CAN NOT win work. It's becoming beyond a joke. If things dont change within the next month I'm offski, June - December is meant to pop.
@marksmith485128 күн бұрын
Hang in there guys,it us quiet but I'm still hitting target most days,right place right time.Stick to what price you want,not what you could get !!
@chazgriffiths710327 күн бұрын
@@mikecox2918 Not trying to be funny, BUT I was getting 75p/mile 20 years ago working as a subby for a courier company.........
@paulking470229 күн бұрын
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
@paulking470229 күн бұрын
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
@PTRsTransportАй бұрын
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 👍
@EGCC4284Ай бұрын
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 ?
@anvillogistics477Ай бұрын
@@EGCC4284 I’m not really keen on tramping to be honest. I like a shower and toilet facilities so I can’t justify the expense of a night heater
@EGCC4284Ай бұрын
@@anvillogistics477 I love stopping in Premier Inns.
@anasmiah6740Ай бұрын
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
@anvillogistics477Ай бұрын
@@anasmiah6740 most people I know with Luton’s have a tail lift but the extra weight does reduce your payload. I personally like the curtain side Luton vans as it’s easier to take off pallets and you don’t necessarily have to carry a pump truck on board everywhere you go Tail lifts are useful to offload at sites where no forklift truck is available. I personally operate a LWB panel van so I’m not an expert on Luton’s
@anasmiah6740Ай бұрын
@@anvillogistics477 appreciate the response mate, thank you
@paulking4702Ай бұрын
Don't buy any van stay away from courier work I've been doing it for nearly 20 years. It's a horrible job now
@BlueLotusFlower.uk-Ай бұрын
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?
@anvillogistics477Ай бұрын
@@BlueLotusFlower.uk- well the responsibility should lie with the subcontractor. As a self employed courier we take charge of the load on our vehicles so if they are damaged or stolen it’s down to us. That is why we have goods in transit insurance to cover these contingencies
@paulharrison6417Ай бұрын
tuesdays is the 9th!
@anvillogistics477Ай бұрын
@@paulharrison6417 yes I did correct myself later on But at least someone was listening Thankyou
@biglorrybiker1949Ай бұрын
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.
@Gary-hj3ceАй бұрын
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
@anvillogistics477Ай бұрын
@@Gary-hj3ce try acorn insurance
@Steven-eb6keАй бұрын
Thanks for the videos mate. Question for you, do you need the bulk head in the van for ADR work ?
@fuelheadjay8800Ай бұрын
Yes you need the bulk head
@anvillogistics477Ай бұрын
@@Steven-eb6ke yes you need a solid bulkhead
@Steven-eb6keАй бұрын
Ah ok many thanks cheers guys
@EGCC4284Ай бұрын
Hello Dave Where are you based ? You sound like Manchester, I’m from Bury
@anvillogistics477Ай бұрын
@@EGCC4284 originally Levenshulme now Royton
@EGCC4284Ай бұрын
@@anvillogistics477 my wife used to work in Shaw for Great Universal GUS Littlewoods Very
@PTRsTransportАй бұрын
Nice video Dave..when needed i also use traelodges....basic but clean...ive also used Days Inn....much prefer a Travelodge
@ileanaCristinaMarinАй бұрын
NOOO WAY TO START CX IN 2024 THERE NO JOB IF YOU WANT TO WORK FOR 100 A DAY GO FOR IT ,,,,
@anasmiah6740Ай бұрын
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
@anvillogistics477Ай бұрын
@@anasmiah6740 hi pal, if it’s on a pallet most of the time the customer has the facility to take it off. On some occasions the goods may have to be hand balled off the pallet provided they are not too heavy
@anasmiah6740Ай бұрын
@@anvillogistics477 thank you very much mate
@austinlloyd9757Ай бұрын
If you can't afford to service give the job up now😂😂😂😂
@Alan-bx9lbАй бұрын
Your wife looks after you too well,your too fussy! 😂
@biglorrybiker1949Ай бұрын
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?
@anvillogistics477Ай бұрын
@@biglorrybiker1949 a lot of the time we work for multiple customers and some prefer plain vans. I use magnetic signs so I can remove when needed
@PTRsTransportАй бұрын
@@anvillogistics477 Same here.... magnetic signs are the way to go if you need to go incognito from time to time
@lowryvanservicesАй бұрын
Informative as always Dave, was a pleasure meeting in person!
@anvillogistics477Ай бұрын
@@lowryvanservices good to meet you too pal
@TheDaf95xfАй бұрын
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 😂
@user-li9qs8zi8iАй бұрын
Keep rocking dave
@JamesFletcherVlogsАй бұрын
Thanks for covering some work this week pal
@pauloldfield6968Ай бұрын
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 ?
@anvillogistics477Ай бұрын
@@pauloldfield6968 I pitch in
@PTRsTransportАй бұрын
Totally agree about changing the oil more frequently than the recommended service interval
@michael_l_carterАй бұрын
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
@anvillogistics477Ай бұрын
@@michael_l_carter the ID I collected was to show I can carry known cargo. In most cases a drivers license will suffice as ID