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Best courier companies - own car

Morning all,
I would like to deliver parcels to earn some money, as I am currently unemployed and need to make ends meet until I get another job.

Of the ones around (Hermes, DPD, etc), which ones do you recommend or have experience with? I am aware that I would use my own car. Which one pays better per parcel, how often do they pay, is it monthly?

Many thanks,
Member 7 of 100 to 10k - £100 to £10k = £149

Comments

  • Hermes pay per parcel and they're growing pretty fast. My courier seems real happy with them.
  • Woodster76
    Woodster76 Posts: 178 Forumite
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    Hi Tinuel,

    DPD pay by the delivery about £1.20 and mileage 30p per mile. You'll be paid weekly and you'd probably be asked to make yourself available over the weekends inc Sunday as they are now open 7 days pw. You will need to have business insurance on your car and your car will need to be in good condition. You will get training - you won't be paid for that.

    Just turn up at the depot and ask to speak to a Shift Manager or Depot Manager, they will start taking on about now ready for Christmas.
    16/10/2016 £9176.11 paid off 13/01/2017

    £1.50/300

    2017 - £25 PayPal - SB 2016 - £75 Paypal - SB
  • I'd recommend MyHermes too, I have a friend who works for them and most of their parcels can be left with a neighbour or in a safe place so you don't have to keep going back to the same places meaning the payment per parcel adds up quicker
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