Same Day Parcel Courier

How a same day parcel job runs

We dispatch anywhere in the UK, and we run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. That includes nights, weekends and bank holidays, so an urgent parcel is not held until the next working morning because of when it was booked.

Once the job is booked, a vehicle is allocated to it alone. It goes to the collection address, loads, and drives to the delivery address. There is no consolidation with other customers’ goods and no stop at a depot on the way.

Choosing the right vehicle for a parcel

Most parcels fit a small van, which takes one pallet or up to 350kg. It is the most economical dedicated option, and for a single box, a set of documents or a small component it is usually all you need.

Step up when the parcel is not really a parcel. Several boxes that together fill a pallet footprint, a heavy item, or something long all point to a larger van. Tell us the size and weight and we will match the vehicle, rather than sending a small van that cannot take the load.

What to tell us when you book

• Collection and delivery addresses, with postcodes
• Number of parcels, and the size and weight of each, measured rather than guessed
• Whether anything is fragile, valuable or must stay upright
• The latest time the parcel must arrive, and why it matters
• A contact name and mobile number at both ends
• Any access limits: appointment-only sites, loading bays, security or reception sign-in

Packing an urgent parcel so it arrives intact

A dedicated vehicle removes the rough handling of a sorting hub, but the parcel still travels on the road, so pack it as though it will be moved around. Use a rigid outer box that is not bulging or crushed, and fill empty space so the contents cannot shift.

Put heavy items at the bottom, wrap fragile contents individually, and tape every seam. Mark the box clearly with the delivery address and a contact number, and put a second copy inside in case the label is damaged.

If you are sending several parcels, number them (1 of 4, 2 of 4) so the receiver can check the count on arrival.

Common mistakes with urgent parcels

• Booking a van for a parcel that is far larger or heavier than described
• Leaving out the contact number of the person who will actually receive it
• Forgetting that the delivery site closes before the parcel can arrive
• Sending items that are not ready, so the driver waits at collection
• Putting a business name on the label but no floor, unit or loading bay

When a different service is the better fit

Same day is for parcels that cannot wait. If the delivery is not time-critical, our next-day courier service may suit better. If the load is larger than a van, a larger vehicle is the answer instead.

The easiest way to find out what a job needs is to put the details into the instant quote tool, or tell us what you are sending and we will advise.