FIRST OF ALL, YOU NEED A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE

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A Full UK Driving Licence is essential to operate as a courier.  You will be asked to provide your driving licence information and a DVLA share code for approval prior to being accepted for a position with The Courier Alliance. 

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You can obtain your DVLA share code HERE

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YOU WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A DBS CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK

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All Couriers operating in the UK are required to have relevant insurance to carry customer goods.  This insurance is called Goods In Transit Insurance.  Anybody can apply for Goods In Transit insurance.  This has created an unfortunate situation whereby some individuals do not disclose all the relevant information to the insurer, resulting in the policy being invalid.  

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To help counteract fraud, all Couriers with The Courier Alliance are required to provide a DBS criminal disclosure.  This costs £25 and is paid to a UK Government Agency.  

Once we are in receipt of your criminal record check, we can offer you a position with The Courier Alliance.

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YOU MUST BE ABLE TO FUND THE START UP OF YOUR BUSINESS

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Becoming a self employed courier does carry some costs.

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We have developed a Career Plan to help you build your business and keep these costs to a minimum.

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The costs you need to consider are:

DBS CHECK - £25

Goods In Transit Insurance (minimum £25,000 cover) - £200

Van hire Deposit - £250 - £400

Weekly Van Hire (LONG WHEEL BASE) - £200

Weekly Fuel - £300

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TOTAL COSTS - £975 - £1125

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THE COURIER ALLIANCE WILL NEVER ASK YOU FOR ANY MONEY UP-FRONT

WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN OBTAINING GOODS IN TRANSIT COVER

WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN SOURCING A SUITABLE VAN HIRE COMPANY