Peter Coath

Pete is a courier driver throughout the U.K. He posts videos about where he has been, what he is delivering, and what he has learnt to help you make money. You can find Pete on YouTube.

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Ask the Expert: How Much to Charge Per Mile for Delivery in the UK

Learn how much to charge per mile for delivery from Pete the Courier Driver.

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Ask the Expert: How to Save Money on Fuel – Advice for Courier Drivers

A few hints and tips from the road to help couriers save money on fuel

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Ask the Expert: What Are The 5 Biggest Problems Faced by Independent Courier Drivers?

Are you considering becming an independent courier driver? Here’s 5 common pitfalls to avoid.

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Ask the Expert: How to Buy the Best Vehicle for Courier Work

Buying versus leasing the best vehicle for courier work, along with their advantages and disadvantages and the best way to buy

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Ask the Expert: How to Make Money as a Courier in the UK

Pete teaches you which courier methods to choose, why it matters, and what money you should expect.

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Ask the Expert: How Much Do You Need to Start as an independent Courier?

You need to make money as a courier. Here are the five things you need to as an independent courier to save time.

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Ask The Expert: Every Courier Driver Needs These 27 Essentials

Pete the Courier Driver tells you exactly what you need to take in your vehicle and why.

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Ask the Expert: The 3 Best Vehicles for Independent Delivery Drivers

Independent delivery drivers need the right vehicle before they can succeed. Here’s what every driver should know.

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Ask the Expert: The 7 Greatest Habits to Adopt on Your First Multi-drop Delivery

In this video, Pete the Courier Driver tells you the 7 habits you need to make you a faster delivery driver.

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Ask The Expert: The 5 Best Things About Being a Courier Driver

Pete’s 5 favorite things about being a courier driver and why he left office work. So you’ll know whether to make the jump yourself.

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Ask the Expert: 3 Easy Ways to Keep Courier Work Flowing in Winter

Generating income is hard. Here, Pete gives you the three specific things you can do to keep the money flowing form your courier work after the holidays.

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Ask the Expert: What’s It Like Being a Christmas Delivery Driver?

Are you wondering what it’s like to be a Christmas delivery driver? Not sure how busy it’s going to be? Then, this is the post for you.

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Ask the Expert: How to Save Time by Optimizing Delivery Routes

In this video we break down the best ways to save your time and optimize delivery routes.

6 Top Delivery Trends with Pete the Courier Driver

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Ask the Expert: 6 Top Driving Trends for Delivery Drivers in 2023

In this post you’ll discover what I think the six top driving trends will be, along with what you need to think about to include them in your daily work.

5 Sneaky Parking Tips for Courier Drivers

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Ask the Expert: 5 Sneaky Parking Tips for Faster Delivery

Need parking tips? Even as an experienced delivery driver, there’s always a chance that you might struggle to park. Here's insights from our expert to help.

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Reduce fuel costs: 10 Ways to Save Money for Delivery Drivers

Every delivery driver needs to reduce fuel costs right now. So here's 10 tips from Pete the Courier Driver to help you drive more efficiently and save money.

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How to Prevent Shipping Damage for Drivers: 4 Easy Ways With Examples

Shipping fragile or breakable items needs extra care. These four tips will help you prevent shipping damage and make sure your freight arrives in perfect condition.