Friday 3pm and waiting on work

On a friday, no work when the world outside im sure is crazy busy, go figure!

Same here nothing about up north

Nothing about here east mids

I had a couple in the morning but the afternoons been dead as a dodo, nothings come in thus far and its getting very near beer o`clock

"AED" i feel u there i might pop to the pub sink a jar myself

Ironic really, first job of the day was to Alfreton so i was up your way earlier.

I was really busy yesterday, but I did notice work died off on here and Courier Exchange come about 12pm. This week has been busier than expected due to the schools being closed. Lets just hope the busy times come soon

East-Lancs Sameday Couriers Ltd said:

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I was really busy yesterday, but I did notice work died off on here and Courier Exchange come about 12pm. This week has been busier than expected due to the schools being closed. Lets just hope the busy times come soon

Me too, I did 450 miles with only 80 dead. Could do with a month of those days. More consistency would be nice though.

This is my first year trading, whats November and December normally like in sameday world?

GJC EXPRESS COURIER said:

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This is my first year trading, whats November and December normally like in sameday world?

Manic , silly busy for everyone upto and including xmas eve

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GJC EXPRESS COURIER said:

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This is my first year trading, whats November and December normally like in sameday world?

Manic , silly busy for everyone upto and including xmas eve

Good looking forward to it. Had a poor October so need a good couple of months.

I had a good day Friday.

I had a good friday, twaz back on the 18th April as i recall

Was it a long one?

Wait, Time, piece of string, pee,

As the late great Barry Sheene said:

No use sitting about waiting for the phone to ring!

Agreed RLT Barry Sheene, Late and Great and a complete legend, watched him a few times during the Transatlantic Trophy races... Jeez i am getting old.

Barry Sheene, Mick Grant, Barry Ditchburn this list goes on. Roberts, Spencer, Mamola>>>>>>>>> I went to every one but they are long gone, too many great riders from other countries now.

Grant, Roberts, Spencer & Mamola still participate in the odd 'Classic' race.

Up until sunday we had two World Champions from the UK, in WSB and W supersport.

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Barry Sheene, Mick Grant, Barry Ditchburn this list goes on. Roberts, Spencer, Mamola>>>>>>>>> I went to every one but they are long gone, too many great riders from other countries now.

Are these Guys racing this Friday at 3 pm?

No they wont work friday afternoon, same as MOST owner drivers :)

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No they wont work friday afternoon, same as MOST owner drivers :)

Not even when they state they are 24/7

Maybe its time we changed this thread to lets all slag the owner drivers, most of you would be lost without us.

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Maybe its time we changed this thread to lets all slag the owner drivers, most of you would be lost without us.

Which is why most people stay off the forums.

Agreed Andy

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Fastback Parcel Solutions said:

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Maybe its time we changed this thread to lets all slag the owner drivers, most of you would be lost without us.

Which is why most people stay off the forums.

Look what you have done now Alan.

I sense an uprising in the air? Lol!

I didn't start the thread.

Just saying as it is as always.

I hope you are not including me in that comment, nor the Numpties in a previous thread and as always ur only saying how you think it is.

I work Friday afternoon

I work seven days if theres work. For now just had a paddle in the Brighton sea, sunbathing with a Latte and debating on where to eat. There are some good sides to this job. Sadly few but enjoy while ya can. WISH YOU WERE HERE.

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I work seven days if theres work. For now just had a paddle in the Brighton sea, sunbathing with a Latte and debating on where to eat. There are some good sides to this job. Sadly few but enjoy while ya can. WISH YOU WERE HERE.

Enjoy Phil

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I work seven days if theres work. For now just had a paddle in the Brighton sea, sunbathing with a Latte and debating on where to eat. There are some good sides to this job. Sadly few but enjoy while ya can. WISH YOU WERE HERE.

I remember doing exactly this. Sea fronts rammed to the gills with kids and people whilst some idiot ( me ) stood in full leathers, boots in 1 hand, helmet on the arm and an ice cream in the other paddling one nice sunny day

Dont last long do it, in a dull stansted now. Wish I had my passport.

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Dont last long do it, in a dull stansted now. Wish I had my passport.

You gone to Robs to give him a massage

Nope food comes first

Fridays coming again, wonder what ill get this time?

Getting the phone buzzing with jobs from the lads off here ( thanks guys but i can only do backloads at the moment ) and the company im contracted to ( until after xmas ) has already told me expect to be shot everywhere everywhen tomorrow, we will see

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Fridays coming again, wonder what ill get this time?

Getting the phone buzzing with jobs from the lads off here ( thanks guys but i can only do backloads at the moment ) and the company im contracted to ( until after xmas ) has already told me expect to be shot everywhere everywhen tomorrow, we will see

So let's get this straight they are going to shoot you is that correct?

Just for the record, i did not, do not, nor ever expect to get a massage from anyone other than my better 'arf.

If you think this is a likey way of getting a return load, then you are sadly a very deluded person. However i can only speak for me, others may well have a completely different, and rather worrying opinion on the matter.

I think lots of people aren't available on a Friday cos a 6 hour job on a Tuesday will take 9 or 10 hours on a Friday & there is no extra benefit.

So price accordingly is what we keep getting told isn't it. :-)

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So price accordingly is what we keep getting told isn't it. :-)

Yes we are always been told that if you price the job correct then you won't need a back load, so on a Friday increase your price then if people don't like it then it's there fault they can't get a driver on a Friday.

Prices are always more on Friday than Mon or Tues Supply and demand

I don't do backloads because in my opinion it is taking prime work from someone who maybe waiting for a load in that area. Just price yourself so you don't need one or quote your normal price.

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Fridays coming again, wonder what ill get this time?

Getting the phone buzzing with jobs from the lads off here ( thanks guys but i can only do backloads at the moment ) and the company im contracted to ( until after xmas ) has already told me expect to be shot everywhere everywhen tomorrow, we will see

So let's get this straight they are going to shoot you is that correct?

Dont give them ideas

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Just for the record, i did not, do not, nor ever expect to get a massage from anyone other than my better 'arf.

If you think this is a likey way of getting a return load, then you are sadly a very deluded person. However i can only speak for me, others may well have a completely different, and rather worrying opinion on the matter.

No not at all the only way but lets face it if you want a return load you need to have every option open to you as you only have a small window of opportunity before the end of the working day to get such a load . Return loads cant find you so the only way is to be searching everywhere and this is a tool but 1 of many . Its a shame there isnt a single 1 hit i will be going here and im empty app that chris crosses the internet to enable additional runs to be found but of course market forces and the highly likelyhood of customers being poached means its very unlikely to ever happen , If the mrs was more accommodating i would have her on a search for that backrun whilst im out doing the main run but sad to say beyond facebook shes clueless

Have you relayed that message to the wife Adam (facebook=Clueless)

I do not/ will not/definately not give massages to anyone belonging to the male gender. After my return trip to said airport it was disappointing to find the local cafe (Butlers) dont do a proper breakfast, unless you want chips with it?

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Prices are always more on Friday than Mon or Tues Supply and demand

AJM sameday Couriers said:

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Fastback Parcel Solutions said:

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So price accordingly is what we keep getting told isn't it. :-)

Yes we are always been told that if you price the job correct then you won't need a back load, so on a Friday increase your price then if people don't like it then it's there fault they can't get a driver on a Friday.

Oh right so i tell my customer that this is your price Monday to Thursday but its double on a Friday... Coz that will work wont it?

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Have you relayed that message to the wife Adam (facebook=Clueless)

You kidding me? She northern , ginger and bigger than me , if i want to survive the day the goto answer is always yes dear , i also want to do that ( doesnt matter what it is )

Ha Ha Ha nice on adam. I hope your bigger than me is TALLER.

Sorry AJM i dont agree with a different price for a different day, price accordingly means for the whole week as Chris has just said chopping and changing wont get you anywhere,

Sorry that should have been ASAP-direct not AJM

Agree

Prices don't go up on a friday they are cut mon - thurs to get work!

AM-PM Despatch said:

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Prices don't go up on a friday they are cut mon - thurs to get work!

My prices are the same everyday of the week.

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Ha Ha Ha nice on adam. I hope your bigger than me is TALLER.

Sadly not. Rotund with fists of steel

Why isn't there an Olympic event of seeing how long you can make a van driver wait before he cracks? Sat in birmingham with a single pallet on the back where I have been for the last hour and a half. The vans nooks and crannys have all been cleaned out. My nose is now hair free and cleaned out. My arse has been scratched a thousand times and thus far I'm going nowhere slowly

Ahhhhh i feel a wating time bill being added on... lol

Best breakie in Stanted is at the Ash, Burton End CM248UQ

As for pricing higher on a Friday cos of "supply and demand", i can understand why some do, BUT looking at the long game, if a customer feels you are ripping them off are they likely to come back?

Rough with the smooth.

If I don't want to do it I will quote astronomical price! Then if it materialises it is easier to swallow

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I don't do backloads because in my opinion it is taking prime work from someone who maybe waiting for a load in that area. Just price yourself so you don't need one or quote your normal price.

I personally don't price backload rates unless it's a wait & return for the same customer.

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd said:

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Best breakie in Stanted is at the Ash, Burton End CM248UQ

As for pricing higher on a Friday cos of "supply and demand", i can understand why some do, BUT looking at the long game, if a customer feels you are ripping them off are they likely to come back?

I don't think it's a case of ripping anybody off its a case of what might take you 5 hours during the week can take 8 hours on a Friday your a mug to. Sit in. Traffic for an extra 3 hours for nothing extra.

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Best breakie in Stanted is at the Ash, Burton End CM248UQ

As for pricing higher on a Friday cos of "supply and demand", i can understand why some do, BUT looking at the long game, if a customer feels you are ripping them off are they likely to come back?

I don't think it's a case of ripping anybody off its a case of what might take you 5 hours during the week can take 8 hours on a Friday your a mug to. Sit in. Traffic for an extra 3 hours for nothing extra.

So am i correct to assume then that you price higher just in case of any extra time on a Friday so if the Journey took you the same as a Thursday you would call back and reduce the rate?

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Best breakie in Stanted is at the Ash, Burton End CM248UQ

As for pricing higher on a Friday cos of "supply and demand", i can understand why some do, BUT looking at the long game, if a customer feels you are ripping them off are they likely to come back?

I don't think it's a case of ripping anybody off its a case of what might take you 5 hours during the week can take 8 hours on a Friday your a mug to. Sit in. Traffic for an extra 3 hours for nothing extra.

So am i correct to assume then that you price higher just in case of any extra time on a Friday so if the Journey took you the same as a Thursday you would call back and reduce the rate?

Traffic is always bad on a Friday so don't worry yourself about anybody ringing you back to reduce your rate.

Surely some jobs take longer than others, road works, breakdown, accidents etc. I charge the same for a Friday or a Monday. Keep it simple is my motto.

Well would appear that my "Friday Chancer List" is ever growing. 45 mile job Small Van wouldn't get stuck anywhere because of a Friday (as i know the area) £1.44pplm in a small van.

AJM sameday Couriers said:

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Best breakie in Stanted is at the Ash, Burton End CM248UQ

As for pricing higher on a Friday cos of "supply and demand", i can understand why some do, BUT looking at the long game, if a customer feels you are ripping them off are they likely to come back?

I don't think it's a case of ripping anybody off its a case of what might take you 5 hours during the week can take 8 hours on a Friday your a mug to. Sit in. Traffic for an extra 3 hours for nothing extra.

So am i correct to assume then that you price higher just in case of any extra time on a Friday so if the Journey took you the same as a Thursday you would call back and reduce the rate?

Traffic is always bad on a Friday so don't worry yourself about anybody ringing you back to reduce your rate.

Not worried at all just asked the question, as it would seem ok to price higher just in case as its a Friday but i would not appear to work in return

It's quite simple really, there are too many vans on Monday and not enough on Friday so just cancel Mondays.

2 Fridays? Result

RAPID LIGHT TRANSPORT LTD. said:

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No they wont work friday afternoon, same as MOST owner drivers :)

I don't get this. Fridays the busiest day of the week and many ODs don't work Fridays... I didn't start till midday today but that's cause I had a manic Wednesday and Thursday.

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Rough with the smooth.

If I don't want to do it I will quote astronomical price! Then if it materialises it is easier to swallow

Agreed! Quote what's right for you (vendors and drivers). London on a Friday afternoon? Premium rate. But if the vendor needs it done, someone's gotta do it. Good CX feedback helps :)

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AJM sameday Couriers said:

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Best breakie in Stanted is at the Ash, Burton End CM248UQ

As for pricing higher on a Friday cos of "supply and demand", i can understand why some do, BUT looking at the long game, if a customer feels you are ripping them off are they likely to come back?

I don't think it's a case of ripping anybody off its a case of what might take you 5 hours during the week can take 8 hours on a Friday your a mug to. Sit in. Traffic for an extra 3 hours for nothing extra.

So am i correct to assume then that you price higher just in case of any extra time on a Friday so if the Journey took you the same as a Thursday you would call back and reduce the rate?

Just in case? Fridays always take longer unless you're leaving at 6am. Vendors know it. Customers know it. If a vendor quotes a 'normal' rate for Friday pm then struggles to find a driver who will do it cheap, who's faults that?

Job last night pick up Norwich deliver Heathrow no 3. Left 1600 arrived 1900 inc stop for fuel. No probs traffic.

On Tuesday afternoon caught in 9 mile jam at the Dartford bridge. Hence my prices for Friday same as any other day.

Best breakie in Stanted is at the Ash, Burton End CM248UQ Cheers Rob made a note.

£1.44pplm in a small van. Geez Chris I would not have the balls to ask for that figure.

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2 Fridays? Result

Excellent suggestion.

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£1.44pplm in a small van. Geez Chris I would not have the balls to ask for that figure.

All depends on the type of road? 90mile round trip, so would cost £20-25. Anywhere near M25 and could easily be 4hr job £10-12/hr profit £1plm would give a profit of £5-6/hr 70pplm would give a profit of £1.50/£3 per hr

I'm busy everyday subbed three jobs out this week my Mondays are as busy as Fridays I've now got to go to Cardiff on a Bloody Sunday :-(

Don't be like that MK. Cardiff is nice on Sundays

K..... tomorrows that bloody day again, 2 weeks in a row ive sat on my derriere/country seat/fat arse after a quick job or 2 in the morning. The phones buzzing away happily with those lovely jobs birmingham to london at 2 pm ( hell on earth ) which are useless as i cant earn a living driving for 12 hours to earn £100 - £60 in fuel so if it doesnt turn out right then sod it im joining Courier Exchange on my ownsome

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K..... tomorrows that bloody day again, 2 weeks in a row ive sat on my derriere/country seat/fat arse after a quick job or 2 in the morning. The phones buzzing away happily with those lovely jobs birmingham to london at 2 pm ( hell on earth ) which are useless as i cant earn a living driving for 12 hours to earn £100 - £60 in fuel so if it doesnt turn out right then sod it im joining Courier Exchange on my ownsome

Ownsome?

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K..... tomorrows that bloody day again, 2 weeks in a row ive sat on my derriere/country seat/fat arse after a quick job or 2 in the morning. The phones buzzing away happily with those lovely jobs birmingham to london at 2 pm ( hell on earth ) which are useless as i cant earn a living driving for 12 hours to earn £100 - £60 in fuel so if it doesnt turn out right then sod it im joining Courier Exchange on my ownsome

Ownsome?

Might be a local expression, being on ones ownsome means being on your jack , billy no mates

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A E Delivery said:

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K..... tomorrows that bloody day again, 2 weeks in a row ive sat on my derriere/country seat/fat arse after a quick job or 2 in the morning. The phones buzzing away happily with those lovely jobs birmingham to london at 2 pm ( hell on earth ) which are useless as i cant earn a living driving for 12 hours to earn £100 - £60 in fuel so if it doesnt turn out right then sod it im joining Courier Exchange on my ownsome

Ownsome?

Might be a local expression, being on ones ownsome means being on your jack , billy no mates

Lonesome pine