Starting out as a courier when I leave the Army.

Hello troops, I am currently in the process of leaving the Army after 12 years service and I am looking to join the courier world. I am retiring through injury so I need a job that will not be too physically demanding. I am not falling into the if you enjoy driving and can invest in your own vehicle gag but I am a realist and realise nothing gets handed to you on a plate. When I leave I will be based in Scotland (Dundee) but can't help but notice that a lot of work is in England. I am looking to buy a ford transit connect unless it makes more sense to go larger. All advice even if its small would be appreciated as I am blindfolded at present. Thankyou in advance. Billy.

G man couriers said:

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I am retiring through injury so I need a job that will not be too physically demanding.

It can be very physically demanding sometimes though. Carrying 37 full archive boxes across a car park and upstairs to a first floor office is a fair effort. Likewise, a pallet load of metal shopfittings might be easily loaded by the forklift but when you need to handball the lot off at the other end as there's no forklift......

It's not all envelopes you know!

Scott I get what your saying mate and I am not looking for an easy time. I am hard working and exploring all options. It is very early days and I am just looking for advice for now. I have been doing my own research and to be honest I am reading mixed reviews.

Hi billy, the little advice that I would give is to try and speak to other couriers up in your area. I would try and speak to dode at pronto dispatch, I think he's based near Glasgow but he does tend to have a bit of work around Scotland.

I dont normally support new starts up but you have been in the trenches for real! Your used to working hard take the right advice and you might be OK

If your going to join civi street you will need a van load of patience too! things may not run as smoothly as they do on your side of the fence, (waited an hour and a half yesterday for a client to sort themselves out) I would recommend a Berlingo as a van, plenty around and as long as you get the 2.0 hdi fairly bullet proof, I have racked up 100K miles since 06-11 without any problems, the van has done 197k miles now and drives perfectly, 50 to the gallon and loads of handy storage in the front for paperwork etc small vans don't get caught up in loading time too often.

Be prepared to wait to get paid and only let someone run up an account which you can afford to lose, there are various tossers who will stitch you up and they seem to get away with it day in day out,

Pronto would be an excellent idea they are friendly and very trust worthy, good luck!!

It took me 2 yrs and 15 jobs to try and settle down on civi street :-(

Billy if you need a chat give me a bell

Thank you to everyone who replied especially the private messages. I am a lot more clued up now than I was before however I can also say suspicions confirmed. Keep working hard guys and thank you.

Hi you may wish to consider changing your name to avoid any confusion with myself .

What about Sped couriers? Or Ajm sameway couriers? Or B. S couriers?

You can't use BS couriers he's in Cullompton!

Think of a name that puts over security and safety of goods and use you military back ground as a selling point. Dont miss out on using your existing skills and background to push your business faward

Mr G Courier Services said:

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Hi you may wish to consider changing your name to avoid any confusion with myself .

What about Sped couriers? Or Ajm sameway couriers? Or B. S couriers?

What about O'leary Sameday Couriers

Barnsley Shipping said:

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Think of a name that puts over security and safety of goods and use you military back ground as a selling point. Dont miss out on using your existing skills and background to push your business faward

I take it that Taliban Transport would't be a good one then!

Taliban Removals...

Demob Couriers

Duck and Dive Carriers

Tomahawk Cruise Couriers

Stargate International

MI 5 Couriers ... The Security specialist

MI 6 We know what you want Couriers

CI5 Cowley Couriers- The Professionals

50 Calibre ... Hits the mark everytime

7.62 ... Faster than Concorde.

We need to get some work Kevin... lol

Pack up your troubles in my old kit van

I know but this is fun

Don't panic couriers?

Warmington on sea couriers?

Ha ha good banter lads. To Mr G services I don't think you have much to worry about. I am only putting my feelers out and covering all options. The chances are I will do something else plus i will be based in Dundee when leaving the army. Thanks again for all the input and All the best. Billy

More Banter

       Why the hell would you live in Dundee thats nearly as bad as Standstead ( That old yuppie will love this)

Fuck off with the Yuppie... Do i drive a porsche...no... Have a mobile the size of a breeze block... No

Do yuppies slap people from Barnsley? No... Not yet they don't

Are you allowed to say OLD YUPPIE on here... Isnt that an age-ist and racist remark...

Just kidding