Common Questions About Courier Jobs
There are some frequently asked questions about typical courier tasks. Here, we've tried to answer a couple of; recall though that the answers may vary, depending upon your individual state or country.
What's the difference between a courier and a freight company?
That's a fantastic question and sometimes the lines between the two may be a little blurred.
Typically, the former specialize in point-to-point state collection and shipping. Of the courier guy , some haulage may demand a single full load also moving point-to-point and a few delivery drivers may transship. It's also often (but not always) the case that the prior specialize in smaller parcels taken via van, motorcycle or perhaps bicycle - perhaps with air transport in between. You will not often hear a motorcycle shipping man describing themselves as freight haulage specialists or a trucker saying that they do courier jobs!
Can you get international couriers?
Yes, absolutely, though that may mean slightly different things depending upon where you are. Some companies may offer international delivery services that involve a fast motorcycle to the airport, airfreight then a fast bicycle at the other finish amassing the parcel for shipping.
Sometimes, if the consignment is of sufficient value to make it cost-effective to do so, it may be accompanied door-to-door all the way - even around the world. Where companies are near an international boundary, cross-border door-to-door accompanied courier jobs may be more commonplace than they are in, say, areas of the central USA.
Are there certain types of goods that won't be carried?
In theory, you can ship just about anything from anywhere to anywhere, except where national or state laws prohibit it. In practice, some delivery companies may have strict policies that prohibit the carriage of dangerous materials, weapons, live animals and so on. Some may also refuse to carry materials they regard as being offensive - e.g. possibly tobacco, alcohol or adult material etc..
Why is special packaging sometimes required?
This is a catchy and sometimes controversial issue but it has its roots in logic. Many courier jobs have got into difficulties (spoilages, losses ) because of the shipper using poor and inappropriate packing or packaging materials. A related issue sometimes arises because of a shipper failing to accurately declare the dimensions of the item they're shipping.
These sorts of troubles (and others like them) may cause acute difficulties not just in terms of security but also in handling. Examples include vans arriving only to discover that the thing is too long to fit safely inside, or cartons being used that are so modest that they are easily lost if transshipment is called for at a depot handling center. To try and eliminate at least a few of these, some companies may insist that clients use standard packing cartons.
What's the difference between a courier and a freight company?
That's a fantastic question and sometimes the lines between the two may be a little blurred.
Typically, the former specialize in point-to-point state collection and shipping. Of the courier guy , some haulage may demand a single full load also moving point-to-point and a few delivery drivers may transship. It's also often (but not always) the case that the prior specialize in smaller parcels taken via van, motorcycle or perhaps bicycle - perhaps with air transport in between. You will not often hear a motorcycle shipping man describing themselves as freight haulage specialists or a trucker saying that they do courier jobs!
Can you get international couriers?
Yes, absolutely, though that may mean slightly different things depending upon where you are. Some companies may offer international delivery services that involve a fast motorcycle to the airport, airfreight then a fast bicycle at the other finish amassing the parcel for shipping.
Sometimes, if the consignment is of sufficient value to make it cost-effective to do so, it may be accompanied door-to-door all the way - even around the world. Where companies are near an international boundary, cross-border door-to-door accompanied courier jobs may be more commonplace than they are in, say, areas of the central USA.
Are there certain types of goods that won't be carried?
In theory, you can ship just about anything from anywhere to anywhere, except where national or state laws prohibit it. In practice, some delivery companies may have strict policies that prohibit the carriage of dangerous materials, weapons, live animals and so on. Some may also refuse to carry materials they regard as being offensive - e.g. possibly tobacco, alcohol or adult material etc..
Why is special packaging sometimes required?
This is a catchy and sometimes controversial issue but it has its roots in logic. Many courier jobs have got into difficulties (spoilages, losses ) because of the shipper using poor and inappropriate packing or packaging materials. A related issue sometimes arises because of a shipper failing to accurately declare the dimensions of the item they're shipping.
These sorts of troubles (and others like them) may cause acute difficulties not just in terms of security but also in handling. Examples include vans arriving only to discover that the thing is too long to fit safely inside, or cartons being used that are so modest that they are easily lost if transshipment is called for at a depot handling center. To try and eliminate at least a few of these, some companies may insist that clients use standard packing cartons.
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