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Hello everybody I am new to this site, can you let me know if its like all the rest, where the the drivers out bid each other and you are expected to do the job for 40p per mile, really think its about time people understood that it is a business and as so should be treated so, lets not cut each others throat, they is money to be made if we are sensible.

That's why I don't bid.

Quite right. I only bid at a price I'm happy with. If it's not accepted so be it.

Well there is bidding, but it's not public, and Vendors always tell us that price isn't the most important factor in deciding who to give the job to.

Trust and reputation are just as or even more important. It helps if people know you.

Your Profile is pretty good already, but you could spend a few minutes uploading your insurance details to help reassure people.

40p per mile? Anyone that expects that kind of rate deserves the type of driver that charges 40p per mile... Note i don't call them a courier, because a courier doesn't run around at that kind of rate.

I think you're being a bit harsh when you say" like all the rest". Yes, rates are important when "selling" a job, but equally important is the whereabouts of the courier in relation to the collection point, whether he's quoting as a co-load, i. E yours is one of 2 or more drops he has, as a opposed to dedicated, and what kind of feedback you have from previous work you've covered ( yes i know, chicken and egg).

I base it on that and more, so to refer to "outbidding" is over simplyfying things a tad

Sad, but I base it trying to make a living and paying those pigging bills and all cost associated to running my business

Hello everybody I am new to this site, can you let me know if its like all the rest, where the the drivers out bid each other and you are expected to do the job for 40p per mile,

There are some appealing jobs coming on here so worth putting your best quote in. I am feeling tempted to renew for 6 months.

Tempted? Has courier expert been kicked off then?

Mr G Courier service- I take it personally said:

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Tempted? Has courier expert been kicked off then?

Lol

Nice one Mr G. I had forgotten about him. Also good jobs does not mean I would be successful. But, I did say 'feeling' tempted. I am a tight git and want value for my money as it was not fruitful previously (wonder if thats a clue)