Walking Distance

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Shaw Haulage

400
Original Poster

Is it just me or is there a remarkable increase on here of jobs of less than 10 mile (some even a mile). How much do these pay I wonder? Do you have minimum charges? I know I do.

Robinson Express

175643

That might be something to do with me :)

To answer your question, here is the rate card for our members: Retail Sameday Rates

Regarding the jobs posted on here, well if we cannot cover it with one of our own members, then the best offer from mtvan gets the job.

Long Services

10314

And with most Couriers having a minimum charge varying from £10-£25 (and some more than that) you could argue that these have little to no interest and are therefore clogging up the newsfeed and "courier work" pages.

Robinson Express

175643

Long Services said:


And with most Couriers having a minimum charge varying from £10-£25 (and some more than that) you could argue that these have little to no interest and are therefore clogging up the newsfeed and "courier work" pages.

As I said, best offer on mtvan gets the job :)

Watson Express

1737

[name]. I think the point is most people's minimum charge exceeds what YOU are getting paid never mind what the courier would be paid, so it seems pointless posting them on here.

Robinson Express

175643

Watson Express said:


Simon. I think the point is most people's minimum charge exceeds what YOU are getting paid never mind what the courier would be paid, so it seems pointless posting them on here.

Posting them on here has helped us cover a few 'difficult' jobs so far, so it's working for us and working for those who have done the jobs.

We ask nothing more than you put forward your best price, that's all :)

McDonald Logistics

2821

Theres bound to be loads of kids on holiday that want to earn some pocket money at the moment

Mason Group

1161

McDonald Logistics said:


Theres bound to be loads of kids on holiday that want to earn some pocket money at the moment

Using their pedal cycle on the two mile delivery.

McDonald Logistics

2821

Mason Group said:


McDonald Logistics said:


Theres bound to be loads of kids on holiday that want to earn some pocket money at the moment

Using their pedal cycle on the two mile delivery.

They will throw it at the door though

Russell Group

3617

McDonald Logistics said:


Mason Group said:


McDonald Logistics said:


Theres bound to be loads of kids on holiday that want to earn some pocket money at the moment

Using their pedal cycle on the two mile delivery.

They will throw it at the door though

What you mean it pays more than there paper round... lol

Oliver & Sons

780

My last paper round paid me 17/6d per week, in today's money that would be a lot more than some of these 'retail sameday' jobs!

Lewis Haulage

2250

Even a paper lad, ooops person, will turn down some of the rates for couriers.

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