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Dedicated vans · Open 24/7
Same day courier services across the UK
One van, one driver, your consignment only. We collect when you need us and drive straight to the delivery address, with live updates on the way and signed proof of delivery at the end.
- Open now · 24/7
- Signed proof of delivery
- Live job updates
- Goods in transit cover
- Mainland UK and Europe
What we do
A courier that goes straight there
Most delivery services are built around sorting. Your parcel is collected on a round, taken to a depot, scanned, loaded onto a trunk vehicle, sorted again and delivered on another round the next day. That works for anything that can wait and fits the size bands.
A same-day courier works differently. When you book with us, a single vehicle is assigned to your consignment. The driver collects it, secures it and drives directly to the delivery address. Nobody else's goods are added, there is no hub in the middle, and the person who loads your goods is the person who hands them over and takes the signature.
That is why businesses call us when a production line is waiting for a part, when signed contracts must reach a solicitor before completion, when a pallet missed the network cut-off, or when a chilled consignment cannot sit in a depot overnight.
Mainland UK and EuropeAny address in England, Scotland and Wales, with direct road services into Europe
Small van to LutonPlus refrigerated vans for chilled and temperature-sensitive goods
24 hours, 365 daysCollections and deliveries at night, at weekends and on bank holidays
Pay per job or on accountApproved businesses can book on account and pay on invoice
Courier services
Services for every kind of urgent delivery
Choose the service that matches the job, or tell us what you need to move and we will recommend one. Every service uses a dedicated vehicle unless you book multi-drop.
Urgent courier
A dedicated van sent for your consignment and driven straight to the delivery address, any hour of the day.
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Dedicated courier
Exclusive use of a van and driver, direct from your door to theirs, with wait and return available.
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Pallet delivery
One to five pallets moved the same day in a dedicated van, with tail-lift vehicles for sites without a forklift.
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Large item courier
Furniture, heavy kit and bulky loads moved directly in the right size van, up to a Luton with tail lift.
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Refrigerated courier
Refrigerated vans for chilled food, samples and medicines, driven directly from collection to delivery.
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Document courier
Tenders, contracts, passports and court papers hand-delivered to a named recipient the same day.
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Overnight and early-morning courier
Evening collection, a drive through the night and delivery before the working day, with out-of-hours access arranged.
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European courier
A dedicated van from your UK premises straight to the delivery address in Europe, by Eurotunnel or ferry.
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How it works
From phone call to signature
You do not need an account, a label printer or a drop-off point. A booking usually takes a few minutes.
- Tell us the job
Collection and delivery postcodes, what you are sending, its size and weight, and when it needs to arrive.
- Agree a fixed price
We confirm the vehicle, the price and an estimated collection time before you commit.
- We collect
The driver checks the goods against the booking, loads and secures them, and sets off directly.
- Follow the journey
You get updates while the job is live, and we call you if anything affects the delivery time.
- Signed delivery
The recipient signs, and we send you their name and the delivery time as proof of delivery.
Read the full booking process, including what happens if nobody is available to receive the goods.
Our vehicles
The right van for the load
Sending a bigger van than you need costs more. Sending one that is too small means a second trip. We ask for dimensions and weight because they decide the vehicle, and we would rather check than guess.
A useful rule: if you can lift every item on your own and the whole load would fit in an estate car, a small van will do. Pallets, furniture and long items need a larger van, and anything one person cannot lift safely is a job for the tail lift. Figures vary by model.
If you are moving pallets, how many pallets fit in a van works through the numbers.
Small vanBoxes, parcels, one pallet
SWB vanTwo pallets, machinery parts
MWB vanBulkier loads, small furniture
LWB vanLong items, three pallets
Luton with tail liftFurniture and heavy items
Refrigerated vanChilled food and medicines
Industries
Couriers who understand your deadlines
A legal completion, a clinical sample and a stand graphic for a trade show all have a deadline, but the risks are different. We plan each job around what matters in your sector.
Medical and pharmaceutical
Samples, medicines, clinical trial supplies and equipment moved directly between healthcare sites, with signed handovers.
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Legal and financial
Contracts, court bundles, deeds and year-end papers hand-delivered to a named recipient and signed for.
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Manufacturing and engineering
Line-down parts, tooling, castings and JIT shortfalls driven direct from supplier to goods-in.
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Automotive
VOR parts, dealer transfers, wheels, tyres, panels and drained engines driven direct to the workshop.
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Construction
Fixings, hire kit, small plant and drawings delivered to your site gate and booked slot.
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Retail and ecommerce
Stock transfers, launch-day stock, VIP orders, pop-up kit and returns moved the same day by dedicated van.
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Events and exhibitions
Stand kit, graphics and forgotten build-day items delivered to the hall and collected at breakdown.
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Film and TV production
Camera kit, rushes, costume and props moved between hire houses, set, location and post, at any hour.
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Printing and publishing
Proofs, event print, signage, advance copies and palletised runs delivered dry, flat and on deadline.
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Why dedicated
When a same-day courier is the right choice
A dedicated courier is not always the cheapest option, and we will tell you if a parcel network would do the job. For typical market prices and what affects them, see how much a same-day courier costs. This is how the two compare.
| Item | Dedicated same-day courier | Standard parcel network |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery time | Same day, often within hours of collection | Usually next working day or later |
| Handling | Loaded once, unloaded once | Several scans, sorts and vehicle transfers |
| Size and weight | Anything that fits the van, up to Luton size | Strict size bands and weight limits |
| Collection | When you need it, day or night | Fixed collection windows or drop-off points |
| Delivery to a named person | Standard, with signature | Often left with a neighbour or in a safe place |
| Cost | Priced per job by distance and vehicle | Lower per parcel for small, non-urgent items |
If the consignment is urgent, valuable, fragile, heavy or awkwardly shaped, a dedicated vehicle removes most of the things that go wrong in transit. If it is a small box that can arrive tomorrow, a parcel service will be cheaper. Our guide to dedicated couriers and parcel networks covers this in more depth.
Coverage
Collections anywhere in mainland UK
We collect from and deliver to any address in England, Scotland and Wales, from city-centre offices to farms and industrial estates. Vans are dispatched from wherever the nearest suitable vehicle is, and long routes are planned within drivers' hours rules. For Europe, we run dedicated vans across the Channel.
London
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Birmingham
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Manchester
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Glasgow
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Edinburgh
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Bristol
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Liverpool
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Leeds
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Nottingham
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Cardiff
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Cambridge
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Leicester
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Newcastle
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Brighton
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Milton Keynes
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Northampton
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Sheffield
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Norwich
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Southampton
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See full UK coverage, including towns and regions without their own page, or read about our European courier service.
Guides
Practical guides for sending goods
Packing, paperwork and planning advice from the people who collect and deliver every day.
EuropeBusinessProof of delivery explained: what it is and why it matters
What a courier proof of delivery records, why it matters for payment, claims and legal deadlines, how to handle a disputed POD and how long to keep the records.
PlanningHow much does a same-day courier cost in the UK?
Typical UK same-day courier costs per mile by van size, minimum charges, surcharges to ask about and worked examples, plus how to get an accurate fixed quote.
How quickly can you collect?
It depends on where the nearest suitable vehicle is when you call. We give you an estimated collection time before you confirm the booking, and we keep you updated if anything changes. If the timing matters, tell us the latest acceptable delivery time and we will work back from it. Here is how a booking runs from start to finish.
Is a same-day courier the same as express parcel delivery?
No. Express parcel services still put your item through depots and sorting hubs, usually with a size and weight limit and a delivery window. A same-day courier sends a dedicated vehicle that collects your goods and drives directly to the delivery address. Nothing else is loaded, so there are no transfers and no waiting for a route to fill. Our guide to dedicated couriers and parcel networks compares the two in detail.
How far can a same-day courier go in one day?
Most journeys within England and Wales, and many between England and Scotland, can be completed on the same day. Van drivers in Great Britain can drive for up to 10 hours a day, so for very long routes such as London to Aberdeen we will tell you at booking whether we need a second driver or an overnight plan. Courier coverage explains how we handle remote areas.
What can't you carry?
We do not carry hazardous goods that need ADR handling, live animals, firearms, cash or illegal items. Our largest vehicle is a Luton van with a tail lift, so loads beyond its size or weight need a lorry, and we will say so rather than overload a van. Anything else is usually fine if it is packed for transport. The terms and conditions list prohibited items in full.
Do you deliver outside the UK?
Yes. We run dedicated vans from any mainland UK address into Europe, handling the Channel crossing and working with your customs agent on the paperwork. For destinations outside Europe we arrange shipment through partner carriers, with our driver handling the urgent UK collection. See European courier services for timings and documents.
Can my business book on account?
Yes. Approved businesses can book by phone or email and pay on invoice, with your purchase order or job references on each line. Accounts are subject to a credit check. Business accounts explains how to apply.