Put simply, couriers move packages and hauliers move freight!

So, what do couriers do?

Courier companies provide parcel delivery services throughout the nation and some of these companies also offer international delivery. There are almost 3,000 courier service companies in the United Kingdom and nearly all delivery needs are catered for --  express and same day delivery, next day services, as well as emergency deliveries. The customer has the option to arrange for parcel pick up as well as delivery. For example, some companies offer an eBay delivery service for the use of their customers who wish to ship the goods they sold online.

Courier insurance can be a major expense.  Many different types of policies are offered by insurers, but by  using an insurance comparison site like Quotiva, a company will discover a broker whose policies are appropriate and affordable. Couriers spend a lot of time on the road and make multiple stops throughout the day, so as well as motor insurance, they will need general liability cover and also goods in transit insurance if they want to protect the goods they carry. Some policies will offer emergency van replacements should a courier experience a break down -- their business may depend on it!

What about Hauliers?

Rates for truck insurance are also costly if firms don't shop around. Some companies offer a policy which bases its rating and price on the cost of each vehicle and the firm's operational area. Haulage firms will also be interested in goods in transit coverage. Various other cover options such as business interruption insurance, cover for  attached and detached trailers and commercial motor insurance on company vehicles is sold to hauliers.

Couriers carry and deliver parcels, important papers and items that can be loaded in a small van or even on a scooter or bicycle in the city. Hauliers are used to transport heavy and/or large loads of goods and materials. Generally a haulage trip is from one destination to another, rather than the multiple stops and starts carried out by couriers. One reason haulage Insurance can be costly  is due to the sheer amount of physical and financial damage that can be caused with a large HGV should an accident take place. Typically hauliers specialise in hauling freight in large heavy vehicles, they also handle container shipping.