Courier Exchange Down

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idcouriersolutions

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Original Poster

Is anybody else having problems logging onto to Courier Exchange?

Springer Express Couriers

2148

Yes we are too, it would seem that the server is down again.

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd

10314

Why dya think I'm here this morning... lol

Leeds pick up to Ilkley anyone?

Springer Express Couriers

2148

Bit far for me!

idcouriersolutions

529
Original Poster

Yes im 40 mile away

Phax

2250

Am close

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd

10314

Covered.. Swansea to Cardiff next... I'm getting closer Mr Springer

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd

10314

Wow...£100 for a 45 mile drive... Gotta be done tho... I guess i'm being charged for the 70,000 rugby bods slap bang in the way of the delivery

Gas Motorcycle Couriers

3617

You could always sign upto shed5 and post work on their site as an alternative hub...

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd

10314

I want it there 2day tho... Tickets for the match... lol

Gas Motorcycle Couriers

3617

It would be done now and cheaper..

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd

10314

Kick of 1330, no time to f*** about

Phax

2250

Does f*** mean FAST?

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd

10314

Saw yer bid Bud but already sold it.. Ta anyway

And nice to speak to you Gas..

Phax

2250

Ok Rob but dont forget me next time.

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd

10314

No shant

moray couriers

780

Rob, I see by your latest job on here that you are gradually getting nearer to me, only another 140 odd miles to go and I'll give you a bell.

Springer Express Couriers

2148

Courier Exchange back up and running now!

ZENITH Courier Services

1383

They should add together all the hours it's down and give us a rebate at the end of the year.

S.E.X.I.

698

You keep dreaming Camvan... That the only way you'll see some of your money.

And while your dreaming... See if you can find why some companies on CX with more than one depot are paying CX the same rate as you do as an O.D. to use the system ... But all those multi depots can log into C. X. and use the system using just the one account ... Now that has to be fair on all us O. D's dont you think..?

I wasnt dreaming when I asked the question why ? ... May be thats why I'm still waiting for some one to ring back with my answer.

Barnsley Shipping

5

How many people are depending on this tin pot organization? Everything I have ever heard is bad news

AJM sameday Couriers

3440

Mr Barnsley, if you want I can ask them to phone you about you becoming a member, bet you would like that.

ZENITH Courier Services

1383

It is an annoying site to use, but I would say that it has been worth my fee. I think I joined in October, and so far have had about £650 of business through it (gross, but about a quarter of that amount was backloads, so quite welcome). So certainly not enough to be the foundation of your business, but worth the initial outlay.

Like mtvan, it's especially useful when you're starting out, to have immediate access to loads and networking opportunities, and like on mtvan, I've built quite a few good relationships through jobs initially found on Courier Exchange.

But as you say Kev, the fees are crazy, and for that kind of money you don't expect the system to keep crashing. My browsers (Chrome and IE) both hate it. If it wasn't for Courier Exchange having more work on it, mtvan would blow CX out of the water for clarity and ease of use.

Barnsley Shipping

5

AJM sameday Couriers said:


Mr Barnsley, if you want I can ask them to phone you about you becoming a member, bet you would like that.

They actually sent me one of their postcards. The last person that I worked for that we went bust was a Courier Exchange member in Wakefield! He paid me before he went luckily but we still got the administrators gumpth I did not know who was who but there were couriers from all over.

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd

10314

The software is inferior but it HAS got the number of members that makes it work So although it's annoying to use, and seems to go down at the worst possible times, it does do what it designed to do. Up to the others to offer a real alternative, which i guess is up to vendors puttin more work on.

moray couriers

780

Courier Exchange has been down all day and yesterday evening on my PC, running Chrome but never had a problem with it before.

Website Admin

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moray couriers said:


Courier Exchange has been down all day and yesterday evening on my PC, running Chrome but never had a problem with it before.

Wow, they do seem to have properly messed up something. Is this on their new system? I gathered that they were upgrading a load of stuff?

Slightly off topic... Can any of you Courier Exchange members tell me how you can prove you're a member? As in could you prove to me you're a member how would you do it? Maybe you have a receipt? I don't think Courier Exchange has profile pages like mtvan does?

moray couriers

780

I am not a member of Courier Exchange, and have considered joining, but every job I've seen there that is in my area so far has also been on mtvan so I know where I prefer to stay.

Barnsley Shipping

5

Do you think that they may have gone skint?

moray couriers

780

Been expecting a call from them (again) any time now so will I tell them you are enquiring?

S.E.X.I.

698

Appart from the phone call Ive been waiting years for.. WEhen They rang at christmas touting for buisness I told them to ring back in January as I had a visit with a Japanese otician over the Christmas - New year ... Guess what...

Your right

... Im still waiting for that phone call as well... And Ive still got no idea what the optician was on about...

ZENITH Courier Services

1383

Admin, you're given a five-digit ID number, which you have to quote each time you bid on someone. The poster then uses the number to find your profile.

Manadon Despatch

584

It's back up and running

Legrys Express Ltd

817

But the outlay is mental compared to here and other sites. Its the front loading of the costs that puts me off. never again did it a few years ago and did get some work off. But never again unless they change there model

MK BIKES

2821

But think how busy you'll be...

HSP Couriers LTD

1833

£30 a month or so for owner driver package, huge outlay? Really? Ok so its 6 months upfront, £180 plus vat ish. Spent more on a car tyre!

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd

10314

Its a no brainer

LwsExpress transport solutions

1161

HSP Couriers said:


£30 a month or so for owner driver package, huge outlay? Really? Ok so its 6 months upfront, £180 plus vat ish. Spent more on a car tyre!

I think you will find its quite a bit more than that H, hope you are keeping well mate.

MyVanCan

1018

HSP Couriers said:


£30 a month or so for owner driver package, huge outlay? Really? Ok so its 6 months upfront, £180 plus vat ish. Spent more on a car tyre!

Last time I looked (couple of minutes ago) it was £45 a month and 12 months in advance. Are most subbies paying less than that?

idcouriersolutions

529
Original Poster

I got 15 month for 12 but paid up front for the lot

HSP Couriers LTD

1833

Evening all.

Apologies for giving false info in regards to the monthly cost, I assumed it was around the £30 a month mark, but even at £45 a month, its a no brainer for SOME.

Les, how are you? :Long time no speak pal? Everything is well down here and keeping busy as always bud. Don't be a stranger - pop in if your passing and im around. Having to go out and work at the moment more than usual as three drivers off at moment and agreed it all thinking we would be quiet!

H

idcouriersolutions

529
Original Poster

Well seems like its all down again.

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd

10314

Certainly is.

moray couriers

780

Pity their phones weren't as well, three calls in two days asking if I was interested in the 'deal of the century'. Keep telling them when I think the time is right I will join.

Website Admin

6679

CAMVAN said:


Admin, you're given a five-digit ID number, which you have to quote each time you bid on someone. The poster then uses the number to find your profile.

Thanks for the info, I'm really not very familiar with how their system works.

Is this the new site, or is everything down? Does their mobile stuff still work or is that down too? Have they given a reason for the problems they're having?

London Nationwide Transport

529

It seems that everything is down including the app.

Gas Motorcycle Couriers

3617

It seems to be a frequent problem. I hope you guys get some compo for the problems and inconveniance this has caused you. Other hand sites like mtvan and Shed5 as well as other small sites do have their uses. OK they are not as big for the amount of work you guys push out, but every little bit helps, and they dont cost as much.

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