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Are you toying with the idea of becoming a courier driver? If you’re over 18, have a clean, valid driving license and have sorted the right courier insurance out, then you’re pretty much good to go.

There is no legal age limit for couriers, as long as you’re old enough to hold a full UK driving license. This means that you have the flexibility to become a courier at any age over 17, so once you’ve passed your driving test, the sky is the limit. It’s a career path that’s open to everyone and can be very rewarding, especially if you value flexibility.

Takeaways and fast food delivery have been and will continue to be very popular in the UK. We may choose to have food delivered to our homes for various reasons. It can be a huge convenience if you have had a long day and are too tired to cook, or it can be considered a social event with friends and family gathering around for a takeaway night. This was before the lockdown hit, of course.

You’ve taken the plunge and started your own courier business. Congratulations! But the hard work is far from over. Now’s the time to promote your new venture. Here are some things you should and shouldn’t do when setting up a courier business.

Starting up your own courier business has many attractive qualities: being your own boss, flexible hours, and getting to travel from place to place. The possibilities are endless. But what should you do before starting your own delivery business? We’ve put together a handy guide if you’re thinking about becoming a courier.

Are you considering becoming a self-employed delivery driver but wondering what type of insurance you will need? Working on your own schedule can be appealing as you can base your work around your life, which gives you more time to do the things you love.

The fast food and takeaway industry is very successful in the UK, and it continues to gain popularity. While many businesses struggled during the Covid-19 pandemic, some businesses thrived, as many takeaways capitalised on the higher demand for fast food. The story of the pandemic is more complicated from Deliveroo’s point of view.

When it comes to carrying goods across European borders, a CMR insurance policy is essential. The special insurance policy is in tune with the CMR (Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road) Convention that has already been ratified by 55 European nations. The historic convention was adopted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe in 1956 in Geneva & was brought under the purview of the UK law by the 1965 Carriage of Goods by Road Act.

You need to make sure your vehicle is fully insured. Without the right insurance, you could face an IN10 if stopped by the police, or any claim you make whilst driving as a fast food delivery driver could be voided. If this were to happen, you might have to pay the expenses of any other person involved in the accident, including fixing their vehicle or property, as well as paying compensation if they were injured.