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The weekly life of an owner driver same day courier.
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What does ASAP really mean on your job booking
Well it was a 2.5 day week and above target for those days. The dash cam fell off and damaged the rear video feed cable, and guess what the manufacturer does not support that model anymore.
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3 day week, long drive home from London Great pay going down, lousy return.
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3 day week, long drive home from London Great pay going down, lousy return.
Mon-Thurs off work, Fri-Sat Saved the week
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Mon-Thurs off work, Fri-Sat Saved the week
Uk Courier, shippers posting low rates, middle lane joggers.
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HI, I am Neil AKA Neptune Courier, I work in the UK as a same day courier. It is by no means easy to make a living but I enjoy it.
UK Courier 2 Day Week ~ Almost on Target
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Mercedes Dealer outcome, there was no real discussion over it to be honest, The were very upfront and and it worked out well for all involved. Just two days of work this week, been having terrible back pain over the past few weeks and instead of just struggling on decided to take action, or no action as it happens ! Thank you for watching, please like and subscribe ! Have a great week Neil
Mercedes vito rear door sensor fix.
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Edited by VideoGuru:videoguru.page.link/Best
UK Courier, Vito Gearbox Problems and Visiting a DVSA Check Site
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UK Courier, Vito Gearbox Problems and Visiting a DVSA Check Site
Uk Courier how I pick a budget hotel
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HI, sometimes the hotels near my destination are rather expensive, this is what I do to get a better deal.
Uk Courier adding extra lashing points
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For a long time I have wanted extra lashing points at the bulkhead. Not an instructional video, these are not load tested or advised.
Uk Courier my July number 2 week round up
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Uk Courier my July number 2 week round up
Uk Courier Mercedes Vito Courier Van Tour
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Uk Courier Mercedes Vito Courier Van Tour
Tarbet, west of Scotland Drone harbour view
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Tarbet, west of Scotland Drone harbour view
Courier Work Monday to Friday Scotland UK
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Courier Work Monday to Friday Scotland UK
UK Courier Busy all Week, Still Under Target
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UK Courier Busy all Week, Still Under Target
Handball, ferry, loch tulla, under target, but I don't care
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Handball, ferry, loch tulla, under target, but I don't care
Slow start, but Friday made the week on target.
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Slow start, but Friday made the week on target.
Uk, courier multi drop 1/2 day. Prestwick Airport inbound.
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Uk, courier multi drop 1/2 day. Prestwick Airport inbound.
Courier slow start to the week. Painfully so.
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Courier slow start to the week. Painfully so.
Helping driver unload and cost of living profit increase
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Helping driver unload and cost of living profit increase
Reminiscing the week, loving the sun.
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Reminiscing the week, loving the sun.
Courier Uk fuel Economy, bids getting rejected, your thoughts ?
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Courier Uk fuel Economy, bids getting rejected, your thoughts ?
Self employed UK courier, a week in view
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Self employed UK courier, a week in view
Bridgestone Duravis Tyres lasting 100k miles!
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Bridgestone Duravis Tyres lasting 100k miles!
Just thought I'd give a couple of tips for new drivers starting out on the Cx regarding pricing that could save you a few pounds if a job takes you over the Dartford bridge/tunnel or any other toll. Make sure you add that to the price. And if you have to travel say more than 10 miles to a collection then add a few pounds to cover your fuel to get there. Sometimes adding the fuel cost may not work especially if there's a lot of drivers and little work.
Is the 2150kg dry weight or does it include fuel,oil,washer fluid , adr kit (and your lunch ) ?
@@chrisl2697 tune in next week I will spill
On 99% of our jobs, asap means exactly that. Immediate as soon as possible delivery.
Very close to the San Starko (Raith Rovers) when you were at Morrisons. Angus Lennie (from the Great Escape film, and from the Crossroads tv soap) used to live in the high rise flats that were behind the bush & tree when you were standing in the Morrisons car park.
Awesome bit of history, I remember the old Raith ground and collerie behind it very well.
Not everything is mega urgent, I wish shippers would put the time it needs to be delivered.
Hello mate. Looking to purchase a van from Brian Curry Milton Keynes I remember your video regarding this dealership but can't remember if they were good or bad? (I can't find the video) please could you give e me some advice before I go. Regards Laurie
Hi Neil, what weight can your Vito Tow?
Great video as usual Neil 👍
I’m enjoying this varied format
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Ho Ho Ho , schoolboy error …
how does the mobile merc guy not carry gearbox oil and check and top it up
I still find it crazy that they have us paying for essentially urine
Your entrances into shot never fail to make me smile 😃
Nice pointed headstock 🤘
Well said, I've been on the road now 2 years and done 1000 jobs today from start Always have a clean van, the right clothes, and kit in the van Got good shippers that pay right but had to work for it it doesn't come easy .Bristol based if going to London make shore good pay thier and have a plan on what going to do for the rest of day some times stay out but work price in to it Gareth Gyc couriers
maybe no images because there not legit and dont have the app?
When I sub jobs out I always ask for photos and pod then it gives my customers confidence it's been delivered to where it should. Take it easy with your back
I don't want photos of goods up against a wall or some random forklift with a pallet. Hard copy pod signed and print. I stimulate no photos but brains dead Abdul can't read and upload all sorts of shit. They then won't get used again because can't follow simple instructions
Also amazed how some drivers don't take photos or have any blankets or straps in their vans. The Pod is done as soon as I've delivered the item with full name. You can also email the pod to your own email address and print it off if needed.
As we know it’s so easy to photograph items collected and delivered ,I also supply a pic of the consignees sign above their premises. It safeguards me and my customer, I can’t understand why rocking horse brain, drivers don’t do it when it’s stipulated ?. Sorry you’ve been poorly old chap, I find 50 push ups before I start work helps……. Not !
@@chrisl2697 picture of the sign is exactly what I don't want. To much info given to a third party like cx. I block people who do this or upload to their Facebook page.
The Reality of cx 😂. Dont sign up unless you have your own customers basically. You can make money as a cx driver but at a massive cost ie your time and health takes over all. Typical day on cx start bidding at 7am might take 3 hours to get a job you do 4 hour to 15hrs drive for £200 maybe £300. Might not get a job back and have to sleep out. Then massive running cost on top, works out 15hour days if your not working you are looking for jobs constantly. People seem to forget that CX is a platform for people already in the transport or courier game and the rates are back load rates. but people like to take it a step to far and do 300 mile journey for £50 just to get home.... But at the same time can be good travelling around the country and having no commitments.
EH1….what a pain. I find it easier to walk that route 😉
I share your frustration with middle W&n£e£s , I seem to recall that one of your YT buddy’s was lambasted for doing the same. Like the rest he thought it was perfectly acceptable, but had to concede to keep his viewers happy. Where’s the droneshots ?
@@chrisl2610 to windy this week
Enjoying your videos Neil 👍
Had another terrible week. I'm sure it's worse than last year on the Cx. I tried staying local in Brighton for a couple of days and only managed 2 jobs on Wednesday then on Thursday it was the same. Lately I've been going to areas where there is usually work but can sit waiting for well over 2hrs and nothing pops up going back down south. Plenty of work goes northwards towards the big cities. It's like playing chess with a different player every day. You never know how you're going to get.
Brighton has been awful lately for work. Same with the surrounding areas. I.E, Eastbourne, Newhaven, Worthing, Bognor, Chichester etc. The rates are diabolical currently. I've not even moved the wagon today due to lack of work and whatever did become available, the rate was at rock bottom as the shipper knows it's quiet and they squeeze you to maximise their profit margins.
@equestrian_espresso6671 I live in Worthing and today I only managed to get one job and that was a collection to be delivered tomorrow. Don't know what's going on. It's even worse than last year
We are practically neighbours 👋. I'd agree, it is worse than last year. I watched a Luton curtainside job going from Portsmouth up to Heathrow sell for £60 earlier. Full load, dedicated van. Absolutely unreal price. Shipper dictated the price as they know drivers are desperate. I'm sounding like a mizz-hog here so on the positive side: Good that you've got one booked for tomorrow and touch wood it lands you in a good area bustling with work.
I refuse to work for peanuts. I do a good job. What I don't get is shippers who I do work for. Will post a job which I've done a few times. So I give the same price only to lose it to someone cheaper. I'll be heading back to Uckfield tomorrow which is not a good area
Yep, know the feeling. It sucks! Good on you to be honest. It's a complete waste of time running for peanuts. I dont know how some people do it. How did you get on with Uckfield?
Hi , would you recommend the c x to anyone as I've seen a few videos of people saying it's not that good . I'm in Yorkshire and thinking about setting up as it looks like the perfect set up for me being my own boss but slightly worried about all the costs as I would be starting from scratch , any advice would be great fully received
Hi dave, that is always a tough one and one I am asked often. When I started I would not have managed without courier exchange. That is to say with out their system I would never managed to get same day work. Many deride the system without considering you payout £2k for the basic subscription but will possibly invoice £40k. So for that alone it is worth it.
I did a video a while back detailing the costs. But in short you need £10k plus your van to be able to start.
@@neptunecourier thanks , I have been looking on a few on you tube who run on c x and it does look good so I'll be looking out towards getting started just have to do some more saving
@@neptunecourier hi 40k seems very low to invoice considering fuel and insurance and everything else you need, that surely cannot leave much of a wage or am i wrong???
@P.G.Wodelouse hi, it is a conservative estimate for a year 1 driver. Yes you are correct invoicing 40K means about 22k after costs.
Hi Neil great video again I’m new to this game been on CX 3 weeks now just wondered if you could advise me if I’m going wrong here Weekend working let’s say a job is 150 miles would you quote 200 or less as you won’t get a backload and also it’s the weekend
Hi, mainly yes I charge more, some job posters understand some don't or don't care. You can also consider your costs to run back empty. So 150miles maybe 3 gallons=£20. And if you want to add more of course you can but it may price you out. All the best good luck out there, call me sometime happy to help for a coffee.
Great video Neil, I’m glad you got your van fixed and sorted by the dealer. Sadly every pound is a prisoner these days, shippers don’t care about offering 60ppm as long as they get the work done. Take care and take money!
@@commuterbranchline8132 cheers buddy, tough times ahead for us I fear
Looks nice! Got an old expert, which is reliable, but next yes to want a German van for the comfort and looks. Is yours still going strong?
He is already in the roundabout so wouldn’t he have the right of way?
Any vehicle entering a roundabout MUST yield to any other vehicle already in it. So, POV car has priority.
POV car is in the roundabout, not the truck
No he entered the roundabout 9 seconds after me
Ok
Watch the video again and put on your glasses,car is already on roundabout,truck is not! Ffs!
Had another bad week down on the south coast. I just can't get my head around it. I can bid on jobs I've done before at the same price and still not win them. Every time I've been to Ipswich it ends being the best days pay.
@leechi001 hi, I have found the lastb2 weeks, sticky some days the jobs pay well and others either no work or i don't win anything.
City sprint
Better than the CX ? Same day stuff ?
Excellent Neil. Hearing a lot of negativity about the Cx recently. My mate says there’s nowhere near the work that used to be on it
@grahambell3958 I think so as well the volume seams lower.
Hello Neil, i'm glad that you don't have to pay for that gearbox repair and that Mercedes have come good on that one (so they bloody should!). I'm in my mid sixties and i'm semi retired. I keep working because I love my job, and i have known my regular customers for 20+ years. I use a med wheelbase Vito van. Its my 3rd Vito, and although i now only do 25 to 30 thousand miles a year (due to my semi retirement) my previous Vitos covered 80 thousand miles a year with me as the sole driver. I was employed full time whilst driving those vans and the company would sell them at the 3 year point bevause the mercedes warranty would run out at that point. Every Vito that i have had (2.2 litre Mercedes engine) has been an extremely capable van, with very little down time. I just wish that they weren't so bloody expensive to buy! Great video as usual Neil...love your content....keep those wheels rolling 👍
Hi PTRs, thank li appreciate more than anything the feedback, I keeps me going, Got to say I love the vito, it strikes a great balance. The new 2.0l engine should provide the same service life as the 2.2 as it is the same sort block unit. All the very best
@@neptunecourier As an aside, I change my oil and filter at roughly 12,000 miles. In my opinion a 24,000 mile service interval isn't enough for a very busy van. So, Mercedes service my van every 24,000 miles and I give it an oil and filter change after 12,000, (using their parts of course) Some might say it's a bit over the top, but it works for me, and should give extra longevity to the engine . 😀👍
I am 100% with you, 24k is to long for the oil. I did an oil analysis at olpie oils one at 24k oil report came back bad Next one at 12k miles oil report came back as good but due to be changed. @PTRs-Transport
Work seams to have slowed down this past week for me on the CX ,previous week was my best week to date ,up and down .
Interesting I had a belter week 2 weeks ago, since then pretty unimpressive
Sorry to hear about your back playing up Neil, glad you’re getting your poppy back on the gearbox outlay. The bids are weird with no understanding at all, I picked up a 125 mile sv job yesterday at £1 pm ! The guys that say “pays” usually pay a higher price in my experience, so are trying it on. I got work quite easily this week so no complaints. New van is a big improvement too !
Yes so happy about that £680 eek, but all in all they sorted it all out between themselves.
Your van looks so well looked after and great news you're not having to pay the bill, I can take a guess on the shipper but TH-cam comments aren't that place.
Thank you, and yes on the shipper,, :)
If you had a service,and the oil was low,dealer who did the service should pay.
Merc dealer rip u off stay away from em .my sprinter was under warranty foe 3 years soon as the 3 years was up never been back to mrrc
The origonal had high levels of background noise
Why was your intro outside but your voice sounded exactly like you were in a room with slight reverb
Great little fix there Neil,
1mm proceeds to beat with hammer 😂😂😂😂. That would drive me mental, also, indicators seem to be getting louder as I get older
Remins me of Merc doing a diff oil change on my Sprinter....which had no problems...until they did the oil change...then magically within a few thousand miles it needed a new diff..luckily still under warranty
I had the same issue with my Old crafter really got annoying I did the same just a slight adjustment sorted it. GREAT VIDEO PAL 😊
Welcome back any time Mr Neil ❤️🙏🏻
Heilo Neil, With regard to the gearbox oil level. This is something that you cannot normally check. The dealer should have deffo picked up the cost of the 'repair' I would certainly follow that up. Great video, love the drone video too 👍
@PTRs-Transport Hi, yes 100%, been in touch with them, and will be pushing for the cost to be covered. However, one dealer ship fixed it, the other one (different company) did the service. I will have an update on next week's video. Thank you for the positive feedback, I appreciate it.
Thanks for updating me Neil. I will follow your progress with interest on this one.
That’s not right with the gearbox, the service centre should be picking up the bill for that. Has firkin freight ceased trading? I saw they applied to be struck off companies house. I had no dealing only know of them fromthe yt videos.
I told you to make sure you get extended warranty with those vitos. Mercedes not what they were. I mean what had the oil level got to do with your gear shifter? If that's case then surely they would top it up job done. No way would I have that wouldn't of paid a penny towards
Gear Box oil, not engine oil. Van is under warranty. Did you actually watch the video
If you had a gearbox service and problem was lack of oil, then the guys that did the service didnt put enough oil in, or you had a leak which you would have probably seen. You cant top the oil up as such it as to be pumped in.
@@neptunecourier you didn't say. How have you lost gearbox oil it's not consumable they must not of put enough in
@@takeaflight exactly. Gearbox oil doesn't just disappear lol