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Gertie

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Top Tips for Employing New Drivers

Posted by Gertie on 10-Jun-2017 16:45:34

Hello, my dears!

I hope you're all well and continuing to enjoy this not very sunny, but rather mild spring we are having. And, of course, I hope you're ready for another romp through the wonderful world of courier driving, courtesy of yours truly!

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Why Tyres Matter to An Owner Driver

Posted by Gertie on 05-Jun-2017 16:32:48
tires By Dean Hochman is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Hello, darlings!

Well, to say the last month has been a rollercoaster ride is an understatement! The weather can't seem to make up its mind about what season it is. Eating outside in the garden is just as likely to end in everyone getting drenched as being the lovely experience it should be at this time of the year.

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How Smart Motorways Can Help An Owner Driver

Posted by Gertie on 20-May-2017 11:29:17
" 04_2014_49" by highwaysengland licensed under CC BY 2.0

Hello, darlings!

Well – it's the final week of the month, and guess what? We finally have a fun post! Hooray!! Actually, no, it's more serious stuff. But I couldn't resist pulling your leg. Sorry...!

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Owner Driver Tips: Finding Cheaper Fuel

Posted by Gertie on 15-May-2017 11:00:09
" Untitled" by Daniel Oines licensed under CC BY 2.0

Hello, my dears

Well that first post of the month certainly is the gift that keeps on giving, isn't it? And to think that at first, I was reluctant to do it! But it went over really well with you lot, and not only did it inspire me to share another useful bit of information last week, it got enough of a response to warrant a follow-up.

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The Rewards of Excellence: The Van Excellence Scheme

Posted by Gertie on 10-May-2017 11:15:57

Hello, darlings!

Before we get into today's subject, let me just say – my latest post got better feedback than I ever expected! A lot of you found the fuel-saving tips useful, and I got several messages from people telling me they'd never thought about some of those things and were going to put them into practice. I can't tell you how happy that makes me – it certainly makes covering a serious subject worthwhile.

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Fuel Efficiency to the Max: An Important Aspect of Owner Driver Jobs

Posted by Gertie on 05-May-2017 11:00:50
" City Logistics" by www.routexl.com lincensed under CC BY 2.0

Hello, my darlings!

I hope you've all had a lovely Easter and a wonderful start to your spring! Over here at the cafe I'm still recovering down from all the chocolate - plus the huge barbecue I had a few weeks back. I reckon I'll be all right, though and I'm at least in good enough shape to give you the usual weekly post to do with all things courier-related.

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Making Courier Jobs Cool

Posted by Gertie on 20-Apr-2017 17:58:08

Hello, darlings!

Before we even begin, I want to get something straight: that title up there, it's a pun. You'll see what on in a moment, but yes – if you were coming in expecting me to tell you why or how courier jobs can make you look good in front of your friends, that's not what we'll be talking about here. Because (before I get deluged with emails) if you're a courier and get to be out on the road all day instead of stuck in an office, you probably already ARE the envy of all your friends!

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Topics: Courier Jobs

Why Training Is Important For Anyone Doing Courier Jobs

Posted by Gertie on 15-Apr-2017 17:56:09

Hello, my dears!

I'm very sorry about last week - it's been a while since I've felt I wasn't qualified to discuss something relating to courier jobs, but there you go – had to happen sometime! Who knew it would be tinted windows that got me…

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Topics: Courier Jobs

Benefits of Tinted Windows For Couriers

Posted by Gertie on 10-Apr-2017 17:53:27
Yellow Van by Ozzy Delaney is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Hello, dears!

Well – I'm not even going to try with this week's topic. When I stumbled across it, I started reading and I must be honest, it made absolutely no sense to me. But I did recognise that it would make a very interesting and useful blog post, so… I'm bowing out and leaving the explaining to someone else! I knew I needed someone who could make heads and tails of the subject, so here's my nephew Stevie to talk about the benefits of tinted windows to self employed drivers and couriers. Or something like that...

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Topics: Self-employed courier jobs

The Plug-In Van Grant: A Useful Aid For Self Employed Couriers

Posted by Gertie on 05-Apr-2017 17:49:12

Hello, my dears!

My, do I love it when I get to give people good news. That's not a question, it's a statement because, yes, I do - it really does warm the cockles of my heart!

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Topics: Self-employed courier jobs