Minimum Charge

I called a courier company to price us on a weekly ongoing NHS job of only 11 miles.

They said sorry we do not quote any job below 50 miles.

I said can't you price it on a minimum charge and he said no sorry we don't do that.

Their website said the usual " Any item, anytime, anywhere.

This was for 1 box once a week.

What do the rest of you think?

Its their business so they can run it how they like. I'm sure there will be plenty of others who would take it on... ...

If I was in your area I would be more than happy to quote you... Could you not quote on it Allen as your both close to each other?

Gary, I have my own customers so not looking for subbie work. :)

It might not be in this area anyway Gary, as I am sure N&D would do it themselves?

Ok just a thought... Not that youve already thought about it.. Sorry if i put you on the spot abit

I can see where they might be comming from I have to be a bit careful what I commit to we have 1800 miles a week of contract work and everything and everybody has to be where they need to be. Its easier for me to commit to small local jobs than long runs and that isthe case for most small companies

The job is Matlock to chesterfield but the client want us to do it now and they are willing to cover the dead miles for us.

I am 60 miles away from Matlock, would they pay 80pm for my dead mileage

As it happens.... Im closer than I thought

I'm only 86 miles away

Ok if its miles you want.. I'm 24.3 from Matlock and 15.2 from Chesterfield, thats the direct shortest direct route on both but not the quickest, unless your on a BIKE! :)

Looks Like the Job is yours then Gary. Ha Ha :)

Ok, I could stop over at my nieces in Chesterfield

Thanks Alan, I will set off now

Too many Gary's LOL

1st one there can have it!

Taylor Logistics said:

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Looks Like the Job is yours then Eleanor. Ha Ha :)

Not really ... Not posted in work section.. And depends on whos quoted.. You know me wont do it for peanuts..

I think wires are crossed somewhere

Russell Group said:

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Taylor Logistics said:

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Looks Like the Job is yours then Gary. Ha Ha :)

Not really ... Not posted in work section.. And depends on whos quoted.. You know me wont do it for peanuts..

Yep and I know you do a good job too!

Don't blame you not working for peanuts it just drives the prices down!

Certainly drives the prices down..

And thank you for your kind comment.. Im now blushing.. lol

We don't pay peanuts!

What about chocolate covered Brazil nuts?

As long as they are covered in 24 carrot gold weighing about 8 oz each...

That's killed that then.

Did someone mention peanuts?

Trust you to lock onto peanuts again.. lol

LOL gaz. Did you reply back to me yesterday cos I cant find thread.