‘White goods’ – we all have them, the name often given to those bulky electrical things (sometimes traditionally in white colour but increasingly not always,) that make up expensive purchases in our homes. Of course, we are talking about the likes of washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, microwaves…the list goes on. These appliances are designed […]
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What is ‘last mile’ delivery and why is it so important?
‘Last mile’ is a term from the logistics industry that some of you may not be aware of. In this post we will explain what it is, and how it is vitally important to ensuring that the chain of operation is kept flowing. With the help of some statistics that have emerged as part of […]
Protection against coronavirus for couriers
You may be forgiven for thinking that this blog post is a little late given that we are nearly two years into the pandemic. Even so, protecting ourselves is just as important now as it was then, especially with the omicron variant and the knowledge that it is far more transmissible than anything that has […]
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 […]
Drone delivery becoming a reality?
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 […]
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 […]