Business Baron

Courier & Last Mile

Courier & Last Mile: Parcels to the door. Last mile work is paid by the drop, and the rate per parcel is set by the networks rather than by you, so everything…

Parcels to the door. Get the parcel to the door for pennies.

Last mile work is paid by the drop, and the rate per parcel is set by the networks rather than by you, so everything depends on drops per hour and on how many go wrong. Vans under 3.5 tonnes need no operator licence, which is why the trade is crowded and why undercutting is constant. Most drivers are self-employed, and how you engage them decides whether you have a flexible fleet or an employment tribunal.

Setup costs
£8,000 to £60,000
Competition
Very high
Category
Transport & Logistics

Related businesses