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Guide: Choosing the Best Van for your Delivery

It can be confusing knowing which van is best to serve your needs; please read our handy guide to choose the best type of van to suit your delivery

gofersnationalNovember 27, 2025

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Guide to Safety when Driving for Work

Our Guide to Driving Safely for Work will help you understand how both employers and employees have responsibilities under current road traffic legislation when driving for work as to the hours and policies they adhere to, and how this leads to safer roads and less accidents (and risk of accidents).

gofersnationalSeptember 30, 2025

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Why It’s Important to Insure Your Goods for Transit

Transit insurance is important as it protects against loss or damage to your items whilst they are being couriered from the pick-up location to the drop off. For further information on the transit insurance we offer, please visit our website

gofersnationalAugust 12, 2025

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Choosing a Document Courier

Sending important paperwork via courier is extremely common and a practical way for businesses to deliver files to both clients and other firms quickly and securely, so it's important to choose the right document courier first time!

gofersnationalApril 30, 2025

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What are fragile goods?

“Fragile goods” is the term used to describe items that can be easily broken or damaged, including (but not limited to) glass, marble, tiles, porcelain and electricals such as TV screens. While we at GOfers ship fragile goods, anything classed as fragile must be correctly packaged to go into the courier network. We do have a comprehensive guide available for…

gofersnationalJanuary 11, 2025

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Van Loading Safety Guide

Our Van Loading Safety Guide will help you understand why it is so important that loads are safely secured before transit, and who is responsible for ensuring this happens correctly. If a load is not correctly secured, it can lead to a road impact accident and penalties against the driver!

gofersnationalApril 29, 2024

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The most common fines for delivery drivers (and how to avoid them)

The most common fines for delivery drivers (and how to avoid them) - including recommendations for parking apps, how to sign up for free reminders and more

gofersnationalApril 22, 2023

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How to package food ready for shipment

If you plan to ship food, you need to make sure that it is protected during transit. Read further for how to package fresh, frozen and baked goods for delivery

gofersnationalNovember 30, 2021

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Parcel delivery guide for small businesses

Running a small business can be stressful, so don’t let the delivery process add to it. Here are some tips to prepare your small business for parcel delivery

gofersnationalJuly 28, 2021

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GOfers Guide to Packaging Heavy Items

Heavier items are prone to damage when they move through the supply chain. Make sure you package yours efficiently for a smooth delivery

gofersnationalMay 19, 2021