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Anvil Logistics
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2022
One man and his van working on the courier exchange, detailing the ups and downs
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How did we do in year 2 as an owner driver courier company?
All the figures from June 23 to June 24
Detailing the ups and downs, highs and lows
#courierexchange #anvillogistics #adr #courierlife #samedaydelivery #hazardousmaterials #vanlife #vwcrafter
www.anvillogistics.co.uk
Detailing the ups and downs, highs and lows
#courierexchange #anvillogistics #adr #courierlife #samedaydelivery #hazardousmaterials #vanlife #vwcrafter
www.anvillogistics.co.uk
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One short week, one good week, life as a courier
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A short first week with a mini break followed by a good second week. Viewer reach outs #anvillogistics #adr #courierexchange #hazardous #samedaycourier #vwcrafter #automobile #courierlife www.anvillogistics.co.uk
2 Weeks in the life of a fat, bald courier.
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2 weeks of riveting info on how the last 2 weeks have gone. #adr #courier #anvillogistics #courierexchange #samedaycourier #bald #fat #automobile www.anvillogistics.co.uk
2 Scottish trips made the week profitable
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Well paid week thanks to 2 Scotland trips Question of the week #anvillogistics #adr #courierlife #courierexchange #deliverydriver #vwcrafter #baldhead #worldssexiestman www.anvillogistics.co.uk anvil_logistics_ltd?igsh=MWRwcGJ5ZDk0MXl3cw &
Bit of a struggle, question of the week begins,dodgy hotel
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Not too good this week but we did have a day off. Seemed quiet out there Night in a seedy hotel #adr #anvillogistics #deliverydriver #courierexchange #cheaphotel #courierlife www.anvillogistics.co.uk th-cam.com/video/gzITnjUnvYQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=54iIOlcLOP_TS4eb
Varied work, A man with a bun, hotel stay. A week in the life of a courier.
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Varied work this week. Met up with Darcy from @lowryvanservices Worked with @JamesFletcherVlogs #adr #courierlife #anvillogistics #deliverydriver #courierexchange #cxー8 #hazardous #vwcrafter www.anvillogistics.co.uk
Hit and miss, helped out by industry friends. Life as a courier
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A hit and miss shorter week with mixed results A helping hand from some friends in the industry #anvillogistics #courierlife #adr #deliverydriver #courierexchange www.anvillogistics.co.uk
Great week, new accreditation and a lucky job
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4 really good days Got my accreditation to carry known cargo #anvillogistics #courierlife #adr #deliverydriver #samedaydelivery #courierexchange #knowncargo www.anvillogistics.co.uk
A week in the life of a courier, update on the CX
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Join me for a week in the life of a courier based in the north of England Teamwork on a job with a pal Update on the Courier Exchange #courierlife #adr #anvillogistics #courierexchange #manandvan #automobile www.anvillogistics.co.uk anvil_logistics_ltd?igsh=MWRwcGJ5ZDk0MXl3cw &
Are the syndicates and coloaders ruining it for us on the Courier Exchange?
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Co loaders and syndicates are making it hard for honest drivers on the Courier Exchange Please help out Neptune Couriers channel #anvillogistics #courierexchange #cx #adr #deliverydriver #courier youtube.com/@neptunecourier?si=VGTNuYWh7ddUwVji
Best van for a courier? A good 4 day week
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What is the best van for a courier? Put your answers in the comments A good 4 day week with mainly Courier Exchange work #courierexchange #cx #anvillogistics #samedaydelivery #bestvan #vwcrafter #adr #hazardousmaterials www.anvillogistics.co.uk
A good 4 day week
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Took Monday off but still managed good takings over the 4 days #adr #anvillogistics #courierexchange #samedaydelivery #vwcrafter #courier #hazardousmaterials www.anvillogistics.co.uk anvil_logistics_ltd?igsh=MWRwcGJ5ZDk0MXl3cw &
Still trying to keep the wheels turning
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Still managed to make the target in a challenging week #adr #anvillogistics #courierexchange #samedaydelivery #vwcrafter #courier #hazardousmaterials www.anvillogistics.co.uk
Poor week, bullying shippers and dodgy drivers
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Poor week, bullying shippers and dodgy drivers
Figures for a week of working as a courier
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Figures for a week of working as a courier
CX blocked me again for no good reason, despite that still earned
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CX blocked me again for no good reason, despite that still earned
Shorter week, unexpected hotel stay, lucky job
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Shorter week, unexpected hotel stay, lucky job
Suspended by the CX, but I still managed good week
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Suspended by the CX, but I still managed good week
Decent takings but long hours, are people giving up the game?
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Decent takings but long hours, are people giving up the game?
4 day week,@saintsmanthesmallvancourie3219 meets Betty, support for @JamesFletcherVlogs
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4 day week,@saintsmanthesmallvancourie3219 meets Betty, support for @JamesFletcherVlogs
Steady away, all bids on CX failed, GAP insurance, remote area pricing
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Steady away, all bids on CX failed, GAP insurance, remote area pricing
Steady work off own customer, CX prices too low
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Steady work off own customer, CX prices too low
Impressed with the new van, mixed results on takings
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Impressed with the new van, mixed results on takings
Work everyday, none via CX, last week in the hire van
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Work everyday, none via CX, last week in the hire van
January blues, new van arranged, ADR saves the week
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January blues, new van arranged, ADR saves the week
How do you get your work cx
@@andydarwin9785 CX and own sources
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.
@@davidvale8968 I’m sure the accountant will make its correct. Thanks pal 👍
Hope for a good year three👍
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?
@@clivelittlewood I’m sure the accountants will allow for that, but I’ll mention it to them anyway. These figures are really to show earnings and expenses reallly. I leave the fine tuning to experts
@@anvillogistics477 Not a hard one to work out mate, say the van costs £30k, and in 2 years time its going to be worth say £10k with the mileages couriers do, that's £10k a year depreciation. Often overlooked but a major expense! Great vlog as usual, I always look forward to your videos. Keep smiling 🤗
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
@@shaungilmartin1505 that’s why I’m not an accountant and leave it to the experts. I presume I’m a bit better off then 😀
@@anvillogistics477 your numbers seem good compared to others especially your fuel cost as a ratio of turnover. I was wondering about how you viewed your van depreciation and your double repayment strategy seems more realistic, These van values tumble once they go beyond what is regarded as retail stock. I notice saintsman has just had to reavaluate the keep or get more out of it calculation with his Doblo.
@@shaungilmartin1505 next years fuel will be higher as I’m doing more distance sameday work. I didn’t factor in van depreciation as I take it for granted it won’t be worth much after 3 years and mega miles. Although I’m sure my accountant will off my corporation tax
@@anvillogistics477 hi dave, which accounts do you use? I'm looking out for a new one.
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
Absolutely agree with these comments 👍
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!
@@julianrowe9973 not been easy though
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
@@anasmiah6740 hard work, emails, leaflets and cold calling Most times you fail but keep trying
@@anvillogistics477 thank you mate
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
@@backroadbiker7277 try Radius in West Yorkshire
@@anvillogistics477 Cheers
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
@@theyorkshireman1973 if you are using a platform like the Courier exchange then invoices are automatically generated for you depending the customers payment terms. Most are generally 30 days from the end of the month. If you have your own direct customer you would make your own invoice arrangements and payment terms
@@anvillogistics477 thanks for the advice very much appreciated
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.
@@Beechyonthemove crafter for me, I’ve had a relay and in my opinion there is no comparison As for TH-cam just set up a channel and it’ll grow organically, I’ll plug it
@@anvillogistics477 cheers
Seems like the smaller van is not big enough for you ego
@@JackJones-tr8tt or my belly
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.
@@StephenKelly-b1g watch this it may help th-cam.com/video/DRbcrB4wTHQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=MEluem2_ZV0Bml35
If you post a job on cx and had twenty quality quotes then there is always nineteen disappointed.
@@julianrowe9973 very true
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.
@@sidneymukalazi1816 other platforms you can try are Same day courier network SDCN, or Delivery app. One is free and the other has a monthly subscription. To be honest none of this offer as much as the Courier Exchange I’m afraid
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.
Where would you advertise just out of curiosity ? I’m struggling on the cx and want to start to get my own customers but don’t know how to go about it if you get me. Thanks
Just a case of calling in to all your local firms in person having a chat and leave a card.
@@kccouriers6662 thank you ☺️
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?
@@KestasSereckis-st4tk in my opinion between 1.30 to 1.50 per mile for a standard load. However on the CX it’s extremely difficult to get that
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
@@charanjitlalia1709 what type of gas was it?
2.2 class
Used for fridges
@@charanjitlalia1709 feta.co.uk/client/files/FETA/Carraige%20of%20Gas%20Cylinders%20Guidance%20Final%20270721docx.pdf Check this out
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.
@@user-ly9ek1wq5m I’m glad you came out intact
19 ribs, mangled foot and a punctured lung but I'm lucky that I could see my daughter again. Could happen to anyone.
@@user-ly9ek1wq5m jeepers, you sound lucky to be still with us. You 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'm in the exact same boat I am charging 75p a mile small van and I CAN NOT win work. It's becoming beyond a joke. If things dont change within the next month I'm offski, June - December is meant to pop.
Hang in there guys,it us quiet but I'm still hitting target most days,right place right time.Stick to what price you want,not what you could get !!
@@mikecox2918 Not trying to be funny, BUT I was getting 75p/mile 20 years ago working as a subby for a courier company.........
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 ?
@@EGCC4284 I’m not really keen on tramping to be honest. I like a shower and toilet facilities so I can’t justify the expense of a night heater
@@anvillogistics477 I love stopping in Premier Inns.
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
@@anasmiah6740 most people I know with Luton’s have a tail lift but the extra weight does reduce your payload. I personally like the curtain side Luton vans as it’s easier to take off pallets and you don’t necessarily have to carry a pump truck on board everywhere you go Tail lifts are useful to offload at sites where no forklift truck is available. I personally operate a LWB panel van so I’m not an expert on Luton’s
@@anvillogistics477 appreciate the response mate, thank you
Don't buy any van stay away from courier work I've been doing it for nearly 20 years. It's a horrible job now
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?
@@BlueLotusFlower.uk- well the responsibility should lie with the subcontractor. As a self employed courier we take charge of the load on our vehicles so if they are damaged or stolen it’s down to us. That is why we have goods in transit insurance to cover these contingencies
tuesdays is the 9th!
@@paulharrison6417 yes I did correct myself later on But at least someone was listening Thankyou
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.