QUICK ANSWER
What changes the risk for a courier business?
Relevant differences include fleet size, vehicle type, employed or subcontracted drivers, delivery radius, overnight storage, parcel types and maximum values, time-critical contracts, depots and the degree of control over drivers and vehicles.
PROPOSAL INFORMATION
- Fleet size, vehicle types and ownership.
- Drivers and subcontractor arrangements.
- Annual turnover and largest contracts.
- Goods carried and maximum values.
- Routes, territories and overnight storage.
- Depots, security and tracking.
- Claims, thefts, accidents and service incidents.
CONTROLS
Useful evidence can include driver selection, licence checks, vehicle maintenance, route and fatigue controls, proof-of-delivery systems, vehicle/depot security, telematics and incident investigation. Return to Occupations.