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Looking For Courier Driver Training? This Course May Be For You

Posted by Gertie on 10-Jul-2017 11:47:59

Hello, darlings!

First off, before we even begin, a warning – I'm feeling quite perky today. So if I sound excitable in this post, you lot will know why!

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Topics: Courier Driver

Gertie's Safe Driving Tips

Posted by Gertie on 05-Jul-2017 11:40:16
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Hello, darlings!

I hope you're having an excellent start to your summer and enjoying the balmy weather. After all those months of winter, we deserve it!

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Topics: courier work

Top Tips for Buying a Courier Franchise

Posted by Gertie on 20-Jun-2017 17:00:57

Hello, darlings!

Well – I must say I did not expect what happened to me this past week!

If you have been reading my blog for any length of time, you know I tend to pick my subjects for each post fairly independently and they often just outright fall into my lap. This week, however, my choice came about a little differently –someone actually specifically requested it!

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Topics: Courier Jobs

Are Electric Vehicles Good For Courier Jobs?

Posted by Gertie on 15-Jun-2017 16:52:13

Hello, darlings!

Before we begin today's post, let me start by thanking you all for the kind feedback on the past few posts. It seems the more serious subjects go down well with you lot and I even seem to have gained a few new readers off of them (at least according to those fancy statistics sites Stevie has shown me).

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Topics: Courier Jobs

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
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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
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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
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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
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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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