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How do you get your work cx

Jeeze, really not much money in courier work these days, and that's with your ADR work. I would dread to think what you're earnings would be without ADR work? As for CX, it's dead, and rates very poor it's doesn't justify the outlay anymore.

Dave, nice to hear business is still going ok, corporation tax comes off profits first before costs, salaries and dividends so your provisional figures maybe off. All best.

If you clear a 4 year finance agreement in 2 years you should get a nice surprise at the end £££

Top video as always Dave. Would stick with CX. Less than £10 a day and you never know what might happen with your own direct customers. For me it’s worth it rather than having to waste time ringing around looking for work. Best Wishes

Nice honest video Dave.

Hiya Dave, what about depreciation?

Dave....when you subtract vat out of a figure it is 16.666% or times 20 divide by 120....NOT 20% of the total figure. or 14167 on 85k

Good Video Dave, If you're solely working on the CX as a one man band you probably looking at 20k turnover less than those figures & still the same running costs, So work that out if your thinking of joining never mind what BS CX tell you

Helllo Dave, great video as usual. Love your honesty regarding the courier business and how much you need to put into the business in order to take anything out! Similar to you, my mortgage is very low with only a year or so left to go. It does make life much less stressful if your overheads are kept as low as possible. I do appreciate that people who have a young family will need more money per month than i do in order to live comfortably. My insurance is slightly less than yours, but not by much! I do not do, nor will i ever do hazardous load work. Agree with your comments about treating customers with respect and honesty, and i fully agree with you regarding having magnetic signs. Because i have known my regular customers for well over 20 years, they trust me to remove the signs when necessary. (It doesnt happen too often). I drive a Vito and main dealer servicing costs are huge. My van is no longer under warranty (68 reg Vito 165000 miles) and for the first ever i am thinking of letting my local garage do the next service, because they charge £55 per hour which is more than half the cost of my main dealer. Keep up gods work, lol, and keep those wheels rolling, and the money pouring in (if only) 👍👍

These crafters are the best in the business

Well done Dave, still waiting for this cuppa in Wrexham lol. Glad your doing well m8 👍

Bloody hell it soon goes there's only two things guaranteed in life death and taxes, to safe gard your van i would at least half the manufacturer oilchange interval and definitely change gear box oil around 65 to 70k

Nice one Anvil Dave 👍46 weeks of work a year is plenty, with a decent amount of time off for holidays and weekends away. Entertaining videos and reports too, wishing you continued health and success for many years to come.👍

Well done on riding the summer slump!

Who knew Dave lives in Kew Gardens?

Hi mate, can you share on how you find your own clients? What do you search for on google? Appreciate any response

Enjoyable video Dave 👍

I think alot of people knew where you were going in the "Preston Area" b4 you mentioned Warton..lol. I spent a couple of years shuttling between there and Brough.....and "Anglesey"...and "North Yorkshire"....and "Blackburn area" plus others.. .... As you go out on the A17 I used always stop at the that big farm shop/truck/coach stop...the one opposite the other farm shop with the Military plane outside....on the way back it was good for a cuppa and a snooze out the back. Nice garden by the way

Hi Dave , I am renewing my adr insurance , can I ask who you took your policy out with, Thanks Greg

Hi, thinking of getting into been a courier and needing some advice. So when complete a job how do you go about invoicing the customer, what would be the process for you when getting paid for a job. Regards Chris

Quick question Dave, getting back to same day work and am deciding between a crafter or relay/boxer. In terms of comfort which on do you prefer? Currently in a movano lwb which I don’t like! I am also thinking of starting a TH-cam channel so any advise to get going would be good.

Seems like the smaller van is not big enough for you ego

Tax deductable are maintainance

Have you tried Shipley for work I no someone make alot of money out of it.

What does it take to set up as a logistics company do you need permits licences cos I'm thinking of starting up.

If you post a job on cx and had twenty quality quotes then there is always nineteen disappointed.

Hi Dave, thanks for these wonderful pieces of information regarding courier Jobs/business. Iam based in coventry as i have just relocated to the UK and been here for just 3 months. My background business is Transportation from my country. I have learnt alot from you, made some decisions already regarding courier work because of your frankness, openeness and reality, which gives a beginner some answers to very fundamental business questions. I really want to begin but am impeded because of Driving License requirements and a couple of other things. However, one thing that you have not cracked for me is the access to backload pick-ups. CX has had alot of negative comments and wouldnt wish to use them anyway and besides their fees, to me are quite unreasonable. I am therefore wondering what options and or which other platforms are there to substitute CX, otherwise thanks for being a good realistic influencer.

Hi Dave, Me again. I am not on 'The Courier Exchange'. I was on it about 5 years ago but I found the job prices low. I did consider joining again a few months ago but I have been put off by all the negative comments. I have decided to invest in more advertising and a Website rebrand and try to get my own customers again. It has not been easy having to downsize from my 3.5 ton to a Ford Transit Connect L2 due to loss of sight in my left eye. I am now having to try to get work for a smaller van as my previous customers only have work for a LWB.

Hi Dave, Another good video. I see you were in my area, Letchworth. I am based in Stevenage.

It's no good loading through side doors anyway just asking for damage.

I drive 14,000 miles a month the van has to go for a service every 3 weeks!

Thanks for the video

had a luton a few years ago, fuel comsumtion was a pain, as you describe, have a LWB transit now , takes three pallets, and good on MPG,

You've had it too easy😅. Tell your wife when she's kicking you to the kerb to get in touch!!😂😂

I went 😂 on a bit of a buying spree. It was necessary to make four 85-mile trips to pick up my winning and bring them back. I would have gladly paid 1.30 a mile in your choice of currency just to have had a bit of help😂 too bad you're out of area.😅

Hi Dave, totally agree with your comments aboit this job not being easy. It is bloody hard and you really do need to work at it. I mainly follow you, James, the Saints man and Neptune up in Scotland. You all work bloody hard and are very good at what you do. (As am I! Lol). Keep the videos coming, fornightly of course, and keep the wheels turning!

Hi Dave, What is considered good rate for LWB van?

Please if you could answer question. I come across a job with 10 non-flammable gas bottles, each bottle weighing 45 kg but gas was 21 kg. So total gross weight 450 but gas weight 210kg. So does it come under ADR because of gross weight or not. Thanks

Use me as a thumbs up button if you want anvil to continue making videos every week!🫡

Hey Dave. Stay safe out there. I'm out of the game for the foreseeable as my van got written off by a polish lorry 3 weeks ago. I'm lucky to be alive and I want all drivers to know how easily your life can get turned upside down. Love the videos. Take care.

Some weeks don't work for 1 or 2 days can't get work don't matter what I bid to many on cx not much work

I live in brightion I'd rather sleep under the pier than do it cheap . I don't care if the delivery is going to my next-door neighbours hse my time aint free

been a courier 23 years never seen the trade take a dump. CX has killed the industry with shit drivers shit vans and shit prices . Ya professional driver aint gonna do a 200 mile job for 50 notes . In steps Ronnie Romanian and polish paul with there silly price .CX don't give shit they got there subscription off Ronnie

Magnetic signs...Hi Dave, i totally agree with your comments regarding magnetic signs. I have used them.for donkeys years and luckily enough my regular customers don't mind. As you say, they are easily removed if the customer requires me to do that. Great video as usual Dave.... keep those wheels moving 👍

Why don’t you get a night heater fitted to the van with an extra battery and have a bed set up in the back of the van ?

Hi mate, I’m looking to buy a Luton van, do you think I’d need a tail lift or am I good to go

Hi Dave, I’ve asked James but seems like he’s too busy to answer. What if I subcontract somebody on CX and the load get damaged or missing?

tuesdays is the 9th!

I am deeply honoured to be the first “question of the week” 😂 Keep up the good work, I like the cut of your jib sir.