‘Fuel stress’ is a big problem for everyone right now. All of us have noticed the rocketing cost of petrol and diesel at the pumps and the impact this has on our finances. For business and for organisations that use transport (such as us Rock Solid Deliveries as same day couriers,) this rise in cost […]
Category: Motor Industry


The new law on mobile phones when driving
You will be forgiven for thinking this is old news. The use of mobile phones behind the wheel has been banned for a number of years. Whilst this is true, it is not all of the story, and our latest blog post will explain why. Why is this important? All law changes are important – […]


Are driverless trucks the future for couriers?
Our vehicles are becoming smarter than ever, and it almost seems that soon human drivers will play no part in the operation of our cars and trucks at all! Driverless cards are already in the production stages and may soon make an appearance on our roads due to their cheaper, safer, and more eco-friendly design, […]


Changes to the Highway Code
We are stating nothing new when we say that couriers spend most of their working day on the road. Whilst Britain’s roads are among some of the safest in the world, that doesn’t mean that accidents don’t happen, or obstacles and challenges are not presented. As an industry that has its employees on the road […]


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 […]


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 […]