It can be confusing knowing which van is best to serve your needs; please read our handy guide to choose the best type of van to suit your delivery
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Our Guide to Driving Safely for Work will help you understand how both employers and employees have responsibilities under current road traffic legislation when driving for work as to the hours and policies they adhere to, and how this leads to safer roads and less accidents (and risk of accidents).
Transit insurance is important as it protects against loss or damage to your items whilst they are being couriered from the pick-up location to the drop off. For further information on the transit insurance we offer, please visit our website
Sending important paperwork via courier is extremely common and a practical way for businesses to deliver files to both clients and other firms quickly and securely, so it’s important to choose the right document courier first time!
“Fragile goods” is the term used to describe items that can be easily broken or damaged, including (but not limited to) glass, marble, tiles, porcelain and electricals such as TV screens. While we at GOfers ship fragile goods, anything classed as fragile must be correctly packaged to go into the courier network.
We do have a comprehensive guide available for packaging fragile or awkward items; read more here: – but it is essential to understand how different types of items need to be packaged. Take glass, for example. Packaging glass requires a lot of care, cushioning and consideration to prevent breakages, whereas liquids (another type of fragile item) require perhaps less cushioning but a lot more consideration in terms of its own packaging as well as the outer packaging used for delivery.
Types of fragile goods
As above, there are a range of different types of fragile goods; these include:
- Delicate materials – glass, porcelain, china, ceramics, plaster
- Musical instruments – examples include string instruments, electronics such as keyboards, drums, lutes and anything wooden
- Collectibles such as ornaments and photo frames
- Laboratory materials like test tubes and other glass items and thermometers
- Computer components such as keyboards and screens
Labelling fragile goods
There are various ways that people choose to label their fragile goods. This rages from simply writing “fragile” on the outside to using specific “fragile goods” boxes that are very clearly labelled from the start. You can also buy FRAGILE stickers that can be used to label the outer packaging.
Whichever way you choose to make people aware that the contents are fragile, you also need to remember to add a return address. This ensures that the box and its contents can be returned in the event of not reaching their final destination, as well as giving the recipient an address if they do need to return anything in case of breakages (or indeed, for any other reason).
Insurance
If you need to ship something fragile, don’t forget to insure both items and add courier insurance. All of our same day deliveries include up to £50,000 of goods in transit insurance and we can increase your insurance cover for more valuable items.
Our Van Loading Safety Guide will help you understand why it is so important that loads are safely secured before transit, and who is responsible for ensuring this happens correctly. If a load is not correctly secured, it can lead to a road impact accident and penalties against the driver!
The most common fines for delivery drivers (and how to avoid them) – including recommendations for parking apps, how to sign up for free reminders and more
If you plan to ship food, you need to make sure that it is protected during transit. Read further for how to package fresh, frozen and baked goods for delivery
Running a small business can be stressful, so don’t let the delivery process add to it. Here are some tips to prepare your small business for parcel delivery
Heavier items are prone to damage when they move through the supply chain. Make sure you package yours efficiently for a smooth delivery
