Picture yourself ordering something online, then in the next day or two, something resembling a small aircraft or helicopter hovers above your house to drop your parcel off, before flying away into the distance. Sounds like something off Star Trek or some futuristic film right? Well, it looks like that the future might finally be […]
Category: Courier Industry
Ofcom intervene to improve the parcel delivery experience
Rock Solid Deliveries are a leading courier company based in Birmingham in the West Midlands. Tasked with important services such as same day courier delivery, we know how important a professional and reliable service is. Many courier companies strive and work hard to achieve similar levels of performance. Sadly however not everyone does, and there […]
Couriers beware! Parking fines on the increase
Our latest article follows a recent report, study and statistics which show that parking fines are on the rise. The problem with a job like a courier or delivery driver, is that they are on the road far more than the average car or van user. This makes couriers at greater risk of encountering parking […]
Main reasons why your parcel is late
We’ve all had a parcel that hasn’t arrived on time and it can be a real pain. Parcels arrive late for a number of reasons. Some of these circumstances are beyond the control of the courier or delivery company, whilst others can be mitigated against with a little bit of careful planning and foresight. As […]
What should all couriers keep in their vehicles?
When it comes to any job (or anything we do in life for that matter) there is nothing wrong with planning and having contingency plans. As you will all be aware, a courier is on the road for more than 90% of the day and the vehicle becomes the static office that many of us […]
Useful features and advice for Sat Navs for couriers
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Sat Navs are valuable (and invaluable) pieces of equipment. Everyone can find use and benefit from having one of these in their car or vehicles. To someone like a courier or anyone who is constantly on the road for their work, going from one place to another, Sat Navs are vital for […]