What to Expect from a Courier Service

Businesses are increasingly relying on alternative means of transporting deliveries to customers, in ways that are quicker, safer and more reliable than standard postage options. It is vital that businesses choose a courier that can accurately meet their business needs and customer expectations.

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E-commerce business owners are governed by many regulations that cover same-day delivery services in the UK, such as the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 and the Distance Selling Regulations, as well as industry standard codes of best practice. 

Courier Service Standards

Couriers collect the items that they then go on to deliver. This can be done on very short timescales, sometimes within as little as 60 minutes. They often deliver a service 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

They may be responsible for delivering anything from small items such as documents, medical supplies and valuables to bulkier items such as furniture. Their vehicle will be of a standard to meet the needs of the containment, for example, temperature-regulated where necessary.

The courier will navigate their own route, in accordance with the quickest and easiest option.

Couriers retain all relevant delivery information, including the customer’s contact details. This ensures that they can communicate with the customer directly, and vice versa.

Couriers will obtain proof of delivery and usually offer insurance up to a certain value as standard.

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Same Day Delivery

Many same day delivery courier services guarantee to save businesses time, money and stress, and offer straightforward and easy-to-organise solutions. Their vehicles include every option from small cars to arctic lorries, and if you are not completely satisfied with the service, they will provide a money-back guarantee.

Details of a same day courier Bristol and nationwide can be found at https://allaboutfreight.co.uk/same-day-courier/bristol/.

A courier is the ideal solution for the delivery of time-sensitive items whose integrity requires protection and safety during the delivery process. They are also an ideal solution for transporting specialist items and supplies, in cases where standardised postage does not cater for the transit requirements.