Self-drive van hire for trade and courier jobs

Work type first

Trade and courier jobs should be described by what is being moved, where it is loaded and how many stops are involved. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

A tools run, parcel route, materials collection and marketplace delivery can each point to a different van-size discussion. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

Mileage and use

Business delivery or courier-style use can affect mileage, insurance and goods-in-transit questions. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

Raise the job type before booking so the hire terms are checked against the actual work. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

Loading access

Trade counters, storage units, recycling centres, retail parks and customer addresses all create different loading risks. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

Ask about waiting restrictions, loading bays, kerb distance and whether items can be secured safely. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

Driver and route checks

Prepare licence details, driver age, endorsements, route timing and any clean-air or parking restrictions. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

The booking should not rely on a guessed wheelbase or payload. For Scotland, connect this point to the route, access and driver details before calling.

Useful official checks

Sources to keep open while planning